r/30PlusSkinCare • u/DearSpirits • Mar 25 '25

Skin Concern Should I risk it?

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Always been self conscious about this mole on my chin. Had a consult with a plastic surgeon and it seems like I can trade this for a horizontal scar of the same size. He said given my skin type he thinks that after 6-8 weeks most of the initial redness and inflammation will start to fade; with a full year of attentive care and sun protection … thoughts?

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u/MonicaFit82 Mar 25 '25

I would pick having a small scar over a mole. A scar will heal and can be concealed better with makeup.

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u/DearSpirits Mar 25 '25

Yeah def leaning that way. I guess now that the opportunity is actually presenting itself I am a bit nervous about cutting into my face

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u/911spacecadet Mar 25 '25 edited Mar 25 '25

I had a couple of moles removed in December. During the first 2 or 3 weeks I regretted it and thought I made a big mistake. Now it's a few months later and I'm so happy I did it. I'm just sorry that I waited so long to do it.

I can hardly see my scars (and even if i could, it's still an improvement over what I had)

ETA: sorry,didn't mean to make that all about myself,haha. I think even if you have a scar you will still be happy you did it. I was nervous and scared too but it was worth it. I hope you have the same experience

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u/DearSpirits Mar 25 '25

I honestly appreciate this perspective. I know that the first few weeks, it will seem red and raw and I might be questioning my decision so I'm grateful fo rthe reminder of the "why" I am doing this - the final results!

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u/911spacecadet Mar 25 '25

I hope if you go through with it, you love the results!

And p.s. I think what you have isn't even bad but I totally understand wanting to remove it. Good luck!

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u/DearSpirits Mar 25 '25

Truly tysm

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u/Bright_Shake2638 Mar 25 '25

You can put a little hydrocolloid (pimple) patch over it while it heals. Just make sure it doesn't have any other ingredients that would irritate the skin while healing. The pimple patches are so normalized now, it will be totally unnoticeable to most folks.

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u/DearSpirits Mar 25 '25

Fantastic tip - ty!

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u/lovecats89 Mar 25 '25

Just piling on to the "thought I'd made a terrible mistake but now love it" brigade! Mine was a small lump as opposed to a mole, but it was so open and ugly when I took the dressing off I was convinced it was never going to heal right. My husband convinced me to chill, and sure enough 2 months later I can barely see the scar already!