Story
A 20-year-old woman with naturally clear, healthy skin has had a small facial mole since early childhood. She first noticed it around age five, and over time it became the one feature she couldn’t “unsee” in photos. Although she has a few moles, this particular one consistently drew her attention—especially in selfies and group shots.
For nearly eight years, she went back and forth about removing it. She wanted a cleaner look on camera, but she also wanted to understand the safest option, what healing would look like, and whether scarring was possible. She attended our clinic today for a check-up and professional advice.
After discussing her goals and priorities, she chose to proceed on the day—fully informed and prepared for the normal healing process that follows a lesion removal.
Consultation insight
The consultation and clinical assessment were completed by the doctor. A focused history and close examination of the lesion and surrounding skin were performed to determine suitability and to confirm the patient’s goals.
Based on the doctor’s assessment, the lesion appeared clinically appropriate for laser removal. Importantly, not all lesions are suitable for laser: any lesion with concerning features requires an alternative pathway, which may include biopsy/excision and histopathology.
A thorough informed consent discussion was completed, including realistic expectations and key risks such as scarring, redness, delayed healing, infection (uncommon), recurrence/incomplete clearance, and pigmentation change—particularly relevant for darker or ethnically diverse skin types.
Treatment was then performed by a qualified therapist in accordance with the doctor’s clinical plan and clinic protocols. Local anaesthetic (xylocaine) was used for comfort, and the mole was removed using laser as shown in the video.
Visible Results
- Immediately post-treatment: The area looked clean and well-controlled, with a good immediate outcome on the day shown in the video.
- Days 1–7 (expected): A small scab/crust is expected as the skin repairs. Typical recovery is around 7 days, though healing varies.
- Ethnic skin considerations: It is common for the treated area to look red initially and there may be temporary mild pigmentation. This usually settles gradually over time with appropriate aftercare and diligent sun protection.
Doctor
Dr Chun-Yen Huang – AHPRA registration number: MED0001187421
Registration type: General and Specialist Registration – General Practice
Role: Cosmetic doctor providing non-surgical facial rejuvenation and skin-focused care, surgical blepharoplasty.
