Stories

Stitches

He numbed my knee (“you’re going to feel a slight ‘pinch’ here” which is usually the 2nd biggest lie in the world), and set about with his needle and heavy-duty thread. Read More

David, male, 40, Pennsylvania

Mole (Dysplastic Nevus) Removal

The dermatologist saw a dark freckle he didn’t like the look of. He stuck me with a Novocain needle which did not hurt, just a fast prick, and then burned off the freckle. He put the freckle in a vial for testing. A week later I called, the nurse looked up my file, paused, and said she had to get the doctor. I almost fainted. Read More

Adrienne, female, 40, New York

Mole (Dysplastic Nevus) Removal

I went to the dermatologist for a full-body check. The doctor noticed a mole on my arm that appeared suspicious. Read More

Amy, female, 21, Connecticut