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Silicone Scar Gel
Used as part of the postoperative scar-care routine.
Mole Removal • Transformation Story
Chin Mole & Birthmark Removal with Molectomy™
A nearly 2-year transformation focused on complete removal, thoughtful repair and natural-looking healing in a highly mobile area of the face.
Actual patient shown before treatment and nearly two years after chin Molectomy™. Individual healing and results vary.
Treatment
Molectomy™
Area
Chin
Follow-up
Nearly 2 years
01 | Case at a Glance
A Complex Area. A Long-Term Result.
This 17-year-old patient traveled from the San Francisco Bay Area with her mother for removal of a raised, brown birthmark mole on the chin that she felt distracted from her facial aesthetics.
Treatment
Molectomy™
Area
Chin
Patient Age
17
Primary Concern
Raised pigmented birthmark mole with unwanted hairs
Pathology
Benign nevus
Repair
Advanced facial plastic surgery closure
Follow-up Shown
Nearly 2 years
Travel Context
San Francisco Bay Area
The Concern
Complete Removal in a High-Movement Area
The chin mole had become a long-standing aesthetic concern. Because the chin is central to the lower face and constantly involved in speaking, smiling, eating and expression, treatment required careful planning not only for removal, but also for how the area would be repaired and how the scar would mature over time.
02 | Pre-Procedure Assessment
Planning Around Movement, Tension, and Anatomy
Dr. Ardesh evaluated the mole's size, shape, location and projection. He also observed the patient while talking, smiling and opening and closing her mouth. These movements matter because the chin is not a static surface—the repair must tolerate normal facial motion while healing.
Multiple views document the mole's position, projection and relationship to the surrounding chin.
03 | The Molectomy™ Approach
Complete Excision, Followed by Thoughtful Repair
Dr. Ardesh performed Molectomy™ to completely excise the mole, including its deeper components and unwanted hair follicles. Once the lesion was removed, the remaining defect was repaired using advanced facial plastic surgery techniques designed for a high-movement area of the face.
Individual procedure visuals are shown as separate clinical media modules.
Why the Closure Matters
Special attention was given to creating a strong closure while minimizing the final scar length. This is particularly important on the chin, where the skin and underlying tissues move repeatedly with expression, speech and eating.
Pathology Confirmation
Benign Nevus
The removed tissue was sent to a laboratory for microscopic examination by a board-certified pathologist. The pathology confirmed a benign nevus.
04 | Healing & Scar Maturation
Supporting the Skin Through Long-Term Healing
After surgery, the patient used Beauty Mark MD skincare and other scar-supportive measures as part of the healing and scar maturation process.
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Retinol Renewal Complex
Included later in the healing plan to support skin quality.
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Microneedling
Used as part of scar maturation after the initial surgical healing phase.
05 | Nearly 2 Years After
A Smooth, Natural-Looking Chin Contour
Nearly two years after chin Molectomy™, the raised pigmented mole and unwanted hairs are no longer present. The chin has a smooth, natural-looking contour, and the mature surgical scar blends with the surrounding skin.
Long-term follow-up views demonstrate the mature result from front, three-quarter and profile angles.
06 | Before & After
See the Change From Matching Angles
Each comparison is shown separately with clear labels so the original chin mole and the nearly two-year result can be reviewed from similar angles.
Comparison 01 — Front View
Before
Nearly 2 Years After
Comparison 02 — Profile / Side View
Before
Nearly 2 Years After
07 | Clinical Perspective & Patient Story
Add the Voices Behind the Transformation
Clinical Perspective
Dr. Ardesh Reviews the Case
A concise two-year follow-up discussion focused on the Molectomy™ approach, the challenge of operating in a high-movement area, scar maturation and the final natural-looking result.
Patient Story
Patient Experience at Nearly 2 Years
The patient interview adds lived experience and emotional context to the case, including why she pursued treatment and how she feels about the long-term result.
Clinical Context
For this case, the treatment goal extended beyond removing the visible mole. The surgical plan had to account for the chin's complex anatomy, the patient's tight skin and the constant movement created by normal expression, speaking and eating.
Patient Perspective
Hear about the experience directly from the patient, including why she pursued treatment and how she feels about the long-term result.
The Journey
From Raised Birthmark Mole to Long-Term Healed Result
Before
Raised, pigmented chin birthmark mole with unwanted hairs
Planning
Lesion size, projection, chin anatomy, skin tension and facial movement
Treatment
Molectomy™ with complete excision and advanced facial plastic surgery repair
Healing
Long-term scar maturation supported by postoperative skincare and microneedling
Outcome
Nearly two years later: smooth chin contour and a mature scar blending with surrounding skin
Why This Chin Case Required Careful Repair
The chin is a highly mobile region with overlapping muscles and nearby nerves that influence the smile. At age 17, the patient also had tight skin with limited laxity available for closure.
Planning therefore had to balance complete removal with a strong repair, minimized scar length and preservation of natural facial movement through healing.
Considering Mole Removal?
Every mole and every treatment area is different. A consultation with Dr. Ardesh can help determine an appropriate treatment approach based on the characteristics of the lesion, its location and individual treatment considerations.