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@alishamarie 1 year mole removal update without makeup!! the other day, I made a video on the anniversary of removing the iconic alisha marie molina mole and emphasized how much it had grown. here’s an update without makeup, but if you’re thinking of doing this, do your research and make sure you’re going to a good dermatologist that your trust!! #dermatologist #skin #update #skincare

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Length · 13 Jun 2026
1:29

Video #33594 · Talking Head Edit

Creator gives mole removal updatefrom @alishamarie

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Overview

The creator provides a one-year update on her facial mole removal, starting by showing the scar up close without makeup. She explains that she got it removed because it had grown significantly, shares that the biopsy was benign, and encourages viewers to get skin checks. The creator then offers advice based on her experience, discusses her initial nervousness and ultimate satisfaction with the decision, and uses before-and-after photos to show the transformation, concluding with a humorous tribute to her old mole.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Announce past transformation
  2. 2Show authentic 'after'
  3. 3Justify the 'why'
  4. 4Contrast with 'before'
  5. 5Validate audience feelings

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Related videos

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Classification

Concepts
Journey DocumentationStorytimeBefore/After Transformation
Elements
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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 55%

1 YEAR MOLE REMOVAL UPDATE

Verbal hook · 40%

A year ago, I removed my iconic mole.

Visual hook · 5%

A medium close-up of the creator speaking directly to the camera, followed by a quick cut to an extreme close-up of the mole before it was removed.

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[NUMBER] YEAR [PROCEDURE / DECISION] UPDATE

  • — 1 YEAR HAIR TRANSPLANT UPDATE
  • — 2 YEAR INVISALIGN UPDATE
  • — 1 YEAR SOBRIETY UPDATE

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

Announce the one-year anniversary of a significant, visible personal change, immediately establishing the video's purpose and timeline.

Payoff

The Nostalgic Eulogy: Conclude by personifying the 'before' state, giving it a humorous or sentimental send-off that rewards long-term followers and adds a memorable, personal touch.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Anniversary Update Blueprint

Leveraging the anniversary of a significant personal transformation to provide an authentic update, justify the original decision, and connect with an audience considering a similar change.

  1. 1

    The Authenticity Contract

    Promise a more raw, unfiltered look at the results by referencing a previous, less-revealing update, thereby building trust and anticipation for the 'real' reveal.

  2. 2

    The Present-Day Reveal

    Show the current state of the transformation up close, providing a factual, non-dramatic description of the outcome.

  3. 3

    The Rationale Reveal

    Explain the core motivation for making the change, addressing the audience's primary 'why' question and preemptively handling potential judgments.

  4. 4

    The Visual Climax

    Provide stark visual proof of the transformation by contrasting 'before' and 'after' states, delivering the most impactful and satisfying moment of the narrative.

  5. 5

    The Community Connection

    Directly address the audience's shared interest, fears, or questions related to this type of transformation, making the personal story a relatable case study.

  6. 6

    The Verdict & Endorsement

    Deliver a clear, decisive judgment on the outcome (e.g., 'no regrets,' 'wish I did it sooner') to provide a strong emotional takeaway and final validation.

Themes

  • Body positivity
  • Personal choice
  • Health awareness
  • Vulnerability

Techniques

  • Direct address
  • Personal storytelling
  • Before and after comparison

Trends

  • Personal journey documentation

Post caption

1 year mole removal update without makeup!! the other day, I made a video on the anniversary of removing the iconic alisha marie molina mole and emphasized how much it had grown. here’s an update without makeup, but if you’re thinking of doing this, do your research and make sure you’re going to a good dermatologist that your trust!! #dermatologist #skin #update #skincare

Text overlays

  • title · beginning

    1 YEAR MOLE REMOVAL UPDATE

  • contextual · middle

    2015

  • contextual · middle

    2025

Transcript

A year ago, I removed my iconic mole. I know if you've followed me for a while, you know how iconic she was. The other day, I did a little bit of an update because I realized it's been over a year since I got her removed, and I had makeup on at the time. I still did an update, but I told you guys I would do an update with no makeup so you can see exactly how she's looking. But this is my scar. As you can see, she kinda looks just like a little scar. Even from a distance, it kinda still looks like a little bit of a beauty mark because it still is, like, there. It's just so flat. Like, the reason I wanted it gone is because it got so big, and there was nothing wrong with it. It came back completely fine. Obviously, go get your skin checked. I have moles all over my body, so I'm constantly having to go to the dermatologist, which is really important. I wanted to document the healing process and I feel like it's healed really well. I wasn't anticipating how a lot of you guys had mentioned you're also wanting to get something removed or you've been debating it and you were really nervous or scared. Obviously, talk to your doctors. I went with the dermatologist. Some people recommended a plastic surgeon, and I'm really happy with the doctor that I went to. I don't regret it. I always was, like, nervous because it just felt like a part of me, and it's obviously my face. And it's really scary, but I I love it. I honestly would do I wish I did it sooner. This is my favorite part, though. Like, look how flat. She was a big girl. But you know what? We love her. So, yeah. I know. Where did the year go? I named my mole Molina. As you guys know, she is gone better not forgotten. Please leave some flowers in the comments for her. She was really there through all the back to school videos, the DIYs. She was my number one.