A couple of weeks ago, I had this mole removed, as well as a rather obvious one I’ve had on my nose since childhood.  I promised Jane I would have this done, like, a year ago.  But I wasn’t insured a year ago, and then I was lazy, and then we were moving, and then I was still lazy.  I have a dedication to Lazy, it seems.  So I’m just now getting around to it.

My dermatologist, who I hadn’t seen before, is also a Lyposculpturist.  Apparently.  Imagine my surprise when I received the appointment reminder and the caller ID read “Lyposculpture & Laser Center” - I was afraid I’d made an appointment with the wrong doctor.  But I kept the appointment anyway, because if I accidentally ended up in an appointment that led to the removal of my stupid stubborn tummy bulge, then … well, accidents happen.

As it turns out, I was in the right office and the moles were removed without incident.  He did not try to sell me on lyposuction, but did inform me that apparently I have mild adult acne.  I didn’t realize that 1 or 2 stress blemishes qualified as acne, but I suppose I’m at an age where I’m supposed to be past that.  Fortunately, he really likes to give me samples so I came home with cremes and washes and a prescription just in case I like the products and want to use them.

Today I went back for my followup appointment and was told that both biopsies came back benign.  My wounds are healing pretty nicely though they’re a little red and not completely even.  He gave me more samples of cremes to take the redness away and prevent scarring.

All in all, for an experience I’ve been dreading for a year, it wasn’t so bad.

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