This section of the forum is dedicated to discussions on mole removal, Dr. Lam’s philosophy, technique, and results regarding removal of facial moles, nevi, and other facial lesions. (Also see, Scar revision and keloid management forum.)
Hi, I had a mole removed about 10 days ago from just above my smile line (about hlf a cm above it). It now seems that when i smile my smile line is slightly distorted on thatside of the face. I had it done by a plastc surgeon and I have a line about 1cm long that sits just above that smile line. I was just wondering if that distortion will always be there or if that will go back to being the same as the other side of my fae in time?
i make it a point not to answer questions from individuals who have just had a procedure done. it is best to ask your surgeon otherwise i am interfering with proper physician-patient relationship, and that is not right. best, sml
Samuel M. Lam, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
Thanks for your reply i appreciate you can't comment on another surgeons work. Could you suggest what results you would expect from one of your patients who wanted to have a mole removed from above the smile line but not on it? Many thanks, Becs
in one of my patients, there can be variable recovery depending on how much swelling. sometimes i can distortion patterns around the removal sometimes i don't. i know that sounds wishy-washy but it is true. there is too much variability i healing to make any judgments in most cases in my opinion. best, sml
Samuel M. Lam, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery