A 32-year-old female asked:
had a large mole removed 3 months ago and the area around it still looks quite discoloured/pinkish. will this heal better? scarred?
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Dr. Darryl Blinski answered
46 years experience Plastic Surgery
3 Month old scar: Are you sure there are not edges of the lesion still present? Or is this scar tissue forming. Best to see the doctor who did the surgery.
Answered on Jul 7, 2015
Dr. Louis Gallia answered
45 years experience Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Yes. Yes: Pink color normal for this stage. All mole excisions leave scars. Amount of scarring dependent on patient age, body part and individual variability.
Answered on Jul 11, 2015
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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
44 years experience Pathology
That's fine: It means the tissue is still building strength.
Answered on Jul 11, 2015
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Dr. Darryl Blinski commented
46 years experience Plastic Surgery
Better to have area examined again....
Jul 8, 2015
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Go to dermatologist : Go back to the derm who did those biopsy and discuss the results and use plenty of sunscreen!
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Need to be seen: A mole that was removed and does not heal is suspicious for skin cancer. You should be seen by a dermatologist for an evaluation.
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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
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Go easy for now: You might want to work some other body parts for the next two weeks, and leave the sutures in a bit longer, if you don't want the scar bigger than it ... Read More
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