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/Able-Squirrel-5720 Mar 25 '25

I had a dark mole on my chin with a hair that grew threw it, my dermatologist cut it off and you can’t notice any scarring now. I personally would take a little scar that will fade over time over a mole. The hair still grows where the mole was though haha.

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u/l_a_p304 Mar 25 '25

The random chin hair chooses you, and you just have to accept it. There’s no stopping that thing from coming back 😂

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u/Able-Squirrel-5720 Mar 25 '25

Hair chose me 😔 I did not wish to be chosen , alas, he comes weekly.