Developed dog ears after mole removal from jaw line. What causes them and will improve anymore? (Photo)

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12 months ago I had a mole removed from my jawline. After the stitches were removed I was upset at the dog ears that had formed either side of the scar. I was told to give it time to heal and massage daily. It’s now been a year, I massage daily and use a silicone gel. And whilst the scar has improved, I still have the dog ears. Can someone please explain what causes them and if they will improve anymore? Also, why would a surgeon cut vertically along a jawline and not horizontal?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Mole removal begins with a comprehensive examination and consultation to determine the likelihood of a mole being worrisome. Excisional and incisional biopsies are reserved for suspicious moles. But it’s good news that most moles are not problematic and are only cosmetic, thus leading to the option of scarless or non-surgical mole removal with lasers and RF and plasma. Our office specializes in non-surgical mole removal.

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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian
Realself 100 Surgeon

Viktoryia Kazlouskaya, MD · Answer

The surgeon did vertical excision likely attempting to position the scar along the tension lines. They indeed mostly flatten with time. Sometimes they improve with non surgical approach- a small amount of steroid injecting into bulging may help to flatten it followed by resurfacing lasers. Otherwise see a plastic surgeon for scar repositioning.

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