Punch vs. full excision: Which is cosmetically better?

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Punch vs. full excision: Which is cosmetically better?

Postby SDDJ » Fri Aug 31, 2012 5:14 am

Hi Dr. Lam,

I have an oval-shape mole that is 3/16 inches long that is 0.5 inches away from the corner of my mouth. Between using a punch and a full excision, which method of mole removal produces better results cosmetically?
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Re: Punch vs. full excision: Which is cosmetically better?

Postby dr. lam » Sun Sep 02, 2012 7:35 am

i would not use a punch. there is no reason for it since you need an ellipse shape not a circular punch to get the best healing.
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