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Cheek Mole Removal - St Helens, Merseyside
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After years of debating whether or not to have a...
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After years of debating whether or not to have a large raised 1cm mole removed from my left cheek I finally plucked up the courage to have it done.
I knew it would leave a scar but I didn't mind as I was fed up with it being a brown lump that Stuck out. It made me self conscious, I felt like people stared at it and although everyone told me it was part of me I hated it.
Here's my pics for those who are thinking of having this done. I've been warned it will look worse before it looks better ????
I knew it would leave a scar but I didn't mind as I was fed up with it being a brown lump that Stuck out. It made me self conscious, I felt like people stared at it and although everyone told me it was part of me I hated it.
Here's my pics for those who are thinking of having this done. I've been warned it will look worse before it looks better ????
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August 17, 2015
I would be interested in seeing its healing process. Would you be willing to post up future pictures? Thanks
August 17, 2015
Definatley. I debated for years over this procedure. I've had no regrets so far even though the sutures look scary at the moment. Lol. I'll post another pic on Friday when they come out.
August 17, 2015
Thank you for posting! Glad to hear you are doing well and happy with your decision to remove it.
When do you get your stitches out?
August 17, 2015
Thanks chris, I'm really happy with it at the moment. I'm getting them out on Friday. I'll put more pics up over the next few weeks to help others. It was researching peoples stories that helped me make my decision
August 17, 2015
Just to add, my mole had grown and was indented. It was also throbbing occasionally and itchy!!! Sometimes you've just got to act rather than be vain. Feeling fabulous about my surgery at the moment x
August 17, 2015
Just to add, my mole had grown and was indented. It was also throbbing occasionally and itchy!!! Sometimes you've just got to act rather than be vain. Feeling fabulous about my surgery at the moment x
UPDATED FROM mwal
1 day post
Day 1- at its worst as expected
The area was sore overnight but not too bad. It's swollen this morning, I've taken a pic with the plaster off so you can see it at its worst. Sutures are due out on day six ????
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August 19, 2015
I had one like that removed a few years back, and the stitches looked similar just after the procedure. With time it disappeared almost completely. I actually forget it was ever there. And I'm very glad I did it. Hang in there and be patient. You did the right thing.
August 19, 2015
That is a very severe scar! Where you given an option of laser or was mole considered to have a high malignant potential? X
August 19, 2015
I was reviewed by a dermatologist and two plastic surgeons. I have a strong family history of cancer and when the mole changed I got it looked at asap. It looks worse on the pic compared to reality. Just looking for some good concealer now, lol x
August 19, 2015
It was dodgy so it needed to be excised, to be honest it looks better in reality. I've also been taking antibiotics due to the swelling . I'll update more pics in time x
UPDATED FROM mwal
6 days post
Day 6 post suture removal
On day three the swelling was worse and my GP started me on a course of antibiotics. On day four and five blood stained pus oozed from the wound. On day six I returned to hospital due to the infection. The area had calmed and the sutures were removed. The small opened areas have been closed with steristrips which I must wear for another 5 days. I'll keep you updated.
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August 21, 2015
Oh gosh...were you given a topical to put over it in the meantime? I was given an antibiotic gel for my eye sutures and used aquaphor or a patch on my mole, even though it was only a shave. Keep us updated. This should only be a bump in the road and hopefully the infection heals soon.
August 21, 2015
...and actually looking at it now it doesn't look bad considering what happened.
August 22, 2015
Lol, thanks. It isn't too bad. The swelling has gone today, I'm gonna leave the strips on though until next week to help close it all.
August 24, 2015
Agree that it should be no big deal. I had the same (swelling, minor infection, ooze) on my wound, dealt with it with a topical antibiotic, and it cleared up nice and quick and didn't seem to negatively affect the final result.
August 23, 2015
so are you keeping your post-sutural wound moist and covered? also you're lucky you have no suture marks!
August 23, 2015
Yes, it's kept covered at all times. The sutures were tiny. I'm just hoping the small areas of the wound close with the strips.
far no regrets. I made sure I kept it moist and it completely filled in. It's darker right now but I'm seeing it slowly fade. Mine was totally raised and huge...like a big black pimple haha! Can't wait to see your updates photos!!