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Severe atypical mole excision
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Severe atypical mole excision

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    • January 6, 2020 at 12:17 am
    Brookemarrie
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      Hello, I know this really isn’t the best place to be asking this but I don’t really know where else to go. I had a mole removed that came back severely atypical and my dermatologist told me I have to go in and get it all taken out. I forgot to ask how much would be taken out and how big of a cut I should expect. It’s scheduled for this week and I’m just wondering if I’ll be able to go to work after. I’m a server. Any one who had this done that can give me some insight that would be helpful. Thanks in advance.
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        • January 6, 2020 at 2:57 am
        tedtell1
        Participant
          Hi;
          When they do a WLE, wide local excision, they want to ensure you have clear margins, so it will be a pretty large incision depending on the size of the original mole. I guess going back to work and discomfort, difficulties really depend on where the excision is located. Mine was on the back of my left shoulder, so I went to work the next day. I am a teacher though, so was able to sit down a good bit. You being a server might find that more challenging. You will just have to see how it feels. Good luck and here’s hoping you never have melanoma, just nasty moles!
          Ted
            • January 6, 2020 at 3:35 am
            Brookemarrie
            Participant
              Thanks so much for the reply! He didn’t say anything about a wle so I guess I just wasn’t expected a huge incision…this is what I get for not asking more questions I guess ! The mole was right in the middle of my back so not sure how uncomfortable I’ll be I guess I’ll just have to wait and see. Thank you !
              • January 6, 2020 at 1:26 pm
              ed williams
              Participant
                Here is a link to a video that explains margins for melanoma patients and how surgeon decides on margins, first 6 min are on topic that you are asking about. I hope this helps!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7X8v6HvfMg
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