Covering Moles

[DarceyK123]

I have a big mole on my face, its not always been there just come up in the past year or so.

I've let the Dr take a look as i was worried, she says she doesnt think its anything sinister so to just leave it alone.

But it looks horrible and I'm really conscious of it.

I asked if i could have it removed but she said on the face, the scar would be worse than the mole.

Any ideas appreciated.

[calmck]

Go to the make up section of any large store and ask at the different counters for their advice. Try as many as you can to see which is best

[Sqad]

Yes....see a Plastic Surgeon who will remove it, biopsy it and the scar will be minimal as a skin graft would probably be necessary.

It is that OR nothing.

[douglas9401]

Ask to be referred to a surgeon for an expert opinion on the outcome of an op.

You have to live with your appearance, not the doctor.

[Calicogirl]

My husband has a mole, he used to hate it when he was younger now it doesn't bother him at all and no-one seems to think it's unsightly so I imagine yours looks worse to you than to anyone else, however you want to feel your best obviously so you could try Dermablend (a super cover foundation used in film for covering Tattoos and birthmarks) and then see how you feel prior to what Sqad and Douglas suggest.

[Calicogirl]

Duh sorry meant to add a link...

https://www.dermablend.com/body-makeup/by-concern-body-makeup/tattoo-cover-up?GeoRedirectOff=null&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3PLnBRCpARIsAKaUbgvCGynne2vDeWY9EYygcTKXdtXzNvLIfCFsXhIYOWjmBwSi6f712mAaAisvEALw_wcB

[DarceyK123]

Yes, its probably worse in my eyes, so probably wont go down the surgery route, thanks for the link calico, will look into that.

[Cloverjo]

I think a new mole is something that needs to be looked at by a dermatologist.
Ask for a referral from your GP, or go private if you can afford it.
Or see another GP if yours won’t refer.

[Cloverjo]

I hope it does turn out to be fine.
I have a small mole that I used to absolutely hate when I was young, but it doesn’t bother me at all now.

[gness]

Darcey. My doctor told me the growing mole on my face was nothing to worry about.....let it be.
When it had doubled in size I insisted on an expert opinion. The expert said it should be removed. Arrived for the removal and expert changed his mind. I was being vain and removal would leave me with a large scar and looking like Elvis.
My instinct said some sort of cancer so I refused to leave until he at least biopsy it. Part way through the biopsy he changed his mind again. It was a BCC. Go with your instinct but find a good plastic surgeon. It can be done so it’s hardly visible at all....by a good surgeon....not the clown who did mine. :-(

[DarceyK123]

Thank you all for your advice, i will go back and ask again, I'm more worried now than i was.

[ladybirder]

How expensive would it be to have it removed privately?