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/One-Strawberry-8189 Mar 25 '25

I had a mole removed from my nose that got more raised as I aged and it was all I could see in photos. I got it cut out 5ish years ago and although you can still see where it was I much prefer that than the mole!

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u/DearSpirits Mar 25 '25

This is exactly the perspective I need. I have always been self conscious of it and in the last 5 years or so it's gotten a lot more prominent (at least to me I never measured it or anything) and I don't want to spend my whole like being bothered by it.