Question 1

when removing a body mole how long does it take to heal ?

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Depends: First, it depends how large the mole is. Next, it depends on how it is removed (shaved from the surface of the skin or punch biopsy or excised).  Was it cauterized or were sutures used?  What part of the body is the mole located? If it is small and shave removed, it could heal in two weeks. If it is large, excised and on the lower leg, it could take as long as 2 months.

Question 2

how much time it take to recover if a mole is removed by radio wave

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ComingtoViaRadioKHT: If the mole was removed flush to the skin surface (and not below), the remaining skin will undergo re-epithelialization (a thin covering of skin) over the next seven days or so. By 30 days, the lesion is often indistinguishable from surrounding skin. It's a lot about the judgement of the operator and how the small probe is used. Usually a small amount of ointment is used each day until all healed.

Question 3

how long does it take for a mole to grow back to normal if accidentally nicked off?

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It may not grow back: Depending on the depth of the "nicking off" it could be akin to having the lesion.mole excised, so there is the chance the mole may not grow back.  have it looked at if it does not heal.

Question 4

what's a fast way to take care of moles on my face?

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Mole removal: A small injection of numbing medicine such as Lidocaine is used prior to the procedure.  An instrument is then used to remove the mole ( this is painless now that area is numb)   sometimes stitches are placed other times the area is allowed to heal on its own. Talk to a dermatologist to determine which technique is best for certain moles in certain locations.

Question 5

how long will it take for a cauterized mole to heal?

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Mole: It will take 6 months however it will look pretty good in 2 weeks.

Question 6

how long does it take for a mole to become cancerous?

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Hard to say: There are many kinds of pigmented lesions that are called moles. Most are absolutely benign, so i can't give a time frame. There are estimates of how long it takes different types of early melanomas to become invasive, but that's a long answer. The best thing to do is to see your doctor and have a skin check. Tell them about any moles that worry you, so that you can be relieved.

Question 7

how long does it take to heal after having mole removal?

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7-10 days : Depends on what technique and the location of the mole removal but generally 7-1o days.

Question 8

what are the steps to take to get a suspicious mole checked?

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Suspicious moles: "the moles look unusual, clinically, and they have some features in common with melanoma, so they may get biopsied. When they get biopsied, they may have some cytologic atypia, which is reported as mildly dysplastic, moderately dysplastic or severely dysplastic. This report may cause the dermatologist to re-excise the lesion to make sure that it is all gone.

Question 9

how long would it take for a changing mole to become cancerous and spread?

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It's moot: If a mole is changing, or shows any sign of being a melanoma, you need to make an appointment and be seen now. I would not accept a waiting period of more than two weeks, and would try to be seen at once. Progression from a benign-looking mole into a lesion capable of metastasizing is known to take as little as a few months. Get seen now.

Question 10

how long would it take for a mole to go back to its usual look after scraping it?

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It may not: It might not as you may have changed it by scraping. If you are really concerned, have it looked at by your doc.  Live healthy. Stay positive. Be well!

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