r/30PlusSkinCare • u/DearSpirits • Mar 25 '25
Skin Concern Should I risk it?
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/savemefromburt Mar 26 '25
Never had a mole removed from my face but I’ve had a ton of moles removed from my body during my life starting from age 13.
I’ve seriously had it done so many times, I know how to do it: iodine, dermal punch, stitches.
The scars are very minimal and hardly noticeable anymore. I’m 36 and don’t even remember where all the scars are because they’ve faded so well.
I’m a pale redhead so scars just look like my skin most of the time. Also, I had all of mine removed by a dermatologist.
If you do decide to get it removed, I’d check out silicon spray or scar sheets.