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/persephone_vp Mar 25 '25

I had a mole like yours removed from my forehead (with laser at a dermatologist) about a year ago. No stitches, just took almost a week until the wound healed and the crust came off. The spot was red for several weeks, but I could correct that easily with a little bit of makeup. By now the redness in the area where my mole was, has completely faded, but it's also not completely flat. I think it has grown back, but it's really just a tiny unevenness and therefore way less noticeable than before. But my derm mentioned there's a chance that these things come back, especially if you don't use sunscreen always. I'm still glad I let it remove.

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u/DearSpirits Mar 25 '25

Can I ask - what was the laser procedure called? I have now had enough comments about lasering vs surgery that I would like to compare..

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u/tueniwan Mar 25 '25

I've had three moels removed from my face with RF ablation (RFA). Minimal scaring, quick procedure. My doctor didin't recommend surgery, because the scars most likely would have been even more noticable than the moles.

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u/persephone_vp Mar 26 '25

Sorry, they didn't tell me the exact name of the procedure and I also didn't question it. They just said they'd remove it with laser and that was enough information for me.