Yes. When a mole is considered severely dysplastic, that means it isn't melanoma but is getting close. Removal again with more tissue for safety is what's done.
I would ask whether the slide was read by a dermatopathologist (pathologist specializing in skin.) Other than that, I'd be sure to get a full body check for other moles every 6 months, and be careful in the sun.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
If my labs were not read by a dermapathologist, how do I find one to read it?
Thanks!
You can submit a written request and the slides will be sent. If the doctor who did the biopsy is a dermatologist, I would bet that that's who read the slides in the first place.
Dr. Rockoff