Mole or bump removal (experienced help wanted)

[THier]

I have a bump,, not really a mole,, on the back of my head I nick almost every shave, also a smaller bump up top I get sometimes. Both have been looked at by doc,, (before slyness) and thought to be no problem. If I get them removed, for convenience, how long would that keep me from shaving??

Thanks,
Tom

[Brkeatr]

Tom, I would think that would depend on how big the bump is and how deep they would have to go.  I'm not a Dr so that's about all I can say, but I think it would be a couple weeks anyway. Maybe Warhawk would know more about something like that

[marty22]

Depends on the size and deepness. Probably a few weeks. But if you dont like it; get it removed.,

[baldy46]

I recently had a bump removed and had five stitches.  I just shaved around it.  It wasn't a big deal.  The doctor removed the stitches in about a week and you can't even tell where the bump was.  He did a good job.  Before I went sly, I had two other bumps removed, so I guess I'm a veteran.  The most recent bump appeared a few years ago, before I started shaving.  I didn't mess with it then, but it bothered me once I was bald.  The doctor told me I may have less of a tendency to get these bumps now that I'm sly.  It's a common thing in a lot of guys.

[herronm]

Tom, I've had several.  It depends on the type and size.  Some can be frozen or burned off - that may take about 2 weeks to really heal.  It may take a bit long if it needs to be cut out.    The good thing is that you've had them looked over.

[THier]

Thanks everyone, they don't bother me,, the one on the back is a pain because I usually nick it to one extent or another, last time I got it real good,, so recently I have been putting my finger on it and shaving to it. The one on top is no biggie.

Tom

[joergHH]

the one on the back is a pain because I usually nick it to one extent or another, last time I got it real good,, so recently I have been putting my finger on it and shaving to it. The one on top is no biggie.

Tom

I recently had a bump removed. I also used to put my finger on it when shaving. My dermatologist removed it by Laser and two days later I could shave my head- a little cautious - as before resp. much better without fears of nicking and cutting the bump. 

J

[THier]

the one on the back is a pain because I usually nick it to one extent or another, last time I got it real good,, so recently I have been putting my finger on it and shaving to it. The one on top is no biggie.

Tom

I recently had a bump removed. I also used to put my finger on it when shaving. My dermatologist removed it by Laser and two days later I could shave my head- a little cautious - as before resp. much better without fears of nicking and cutting the bump. 

J

Thanks ,,, I will look into Laser.   Wait,, just thought of something,, Seeing I work for Verizon,, doing FIOS,, maybe I could go into the CO,, and use that laser,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Nah better leave it to the pros.

Tom