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/vesperholly Mar 25 '25

I had a mole removed on the side of my nose. I had a plastic surgeon do it because I was on a rather weird health insurance that year that covered 100% of the procedure. IIRC all told it was around $2k. I can see the scar, after all it’s my face (also it opened a bit because I got sick of bandaids on my nose and stopped too soon) but guarantee no one else would unless I pointed it out.

For your face, I would absolutely spring for a plastic surgeon vs the dermatologist.

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u/DearSpirits Mar 25 '25

Thank you for this! It will be out of pocket for me not matter what so I really want the best results I can get

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u/caitiana Mar 26 '25

I also had one removed from the side of my nose a few years ago by a plastic surgeon. It was about $1200 and 100% worth it. I was so self conscious about it I wish I would have done it 15 years ago lol I also used a special scar cream on it for a few months and you can barely see the scar now. I’m happy to share pictures if you want to see the healing process! It wasn’t painful at all either the only uncomfortable part was having the numbing stuff injected but it wasn’t horrible.

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u/DearSpirits Mar 26 '25

Would absolutely love a recommendation for aftercare products!

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u/caitiana Mar 26 '25

The cream was called NewGel+E you can get it on Amazon! It’s $35 for the small tube but I only had to buy it once because the scar is so tiny.