My mole was shave excised and cauterized about one week ago and has yet to scab up. I've been cleaning the site with Bactine disinfecting spray, applying Fougera brand antibiotic ointment 2-3 times daily, and covering with a bandage ever since the removal. I keep the area pretty well moisturized which might be why I haven't developed any scarring.
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You most likely had a shave biopsy of your mole which typically leaves a minimal scar and sometimes will heal with a central area of hyperpigmentation. The mole will rarely regrow and the appearance with the central dark spot should not be objectionable. This is because the mole is actually...
For over twenty-five years, I have been removing moles from all parts of the body, including the eyelids, nose, genital region and buttocks via "scalpel sculpting." Briefly put, a tiny drop of local anesthesia is injected directly under the mole (can be used for other growths, as...
I would recommend that you have a shave biopsy with laser ablation done. These can be done at the same time and most often produce good results.
