18 year old female with a benign nevus (mole) on her face. This round mole was excised in a football shaped pattern in order to avoid puckering at the ends of the scar. The direction of the excision was placed in a natural skin fold in order to minimize the scar. Result seen is 4 months after removal. The scar is pink as is anticipated, for several months. Sunscreen protection SPF 30 or higher is important during the initial healing phase, and for the remainder of the face in general.
18 year old female with a benign nevus (mole) on her face. This round mole was excised in a football shaped pattern in order to avoid puckering at the ends of the scar. The direction of the excision was placed in a natural skin fold in order to minimize the scar. Result seen is 4 months after removal. The scar is pink as is anticipated, for several months. Sunscreen protection SPF 30 or higher is important during the initial healing phase, and for the remainder of the face in general.