Paradise Valley Mole Removal doctors
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Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
10290 N 92nd St Suite 207, Scottsdale |
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Paul K. Holden, MD
Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon
9522 E. San Salvador Dr. Suite 301, Scottsdale |
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Remus Repta, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon
9250 N 3rd Street Suite 1003, Phoenix |
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Julie Kadonaga Salmon
Paradise Valley Dermatologist
Private Ste 603, Paradise Valley |
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Robert J. Spies, MD
Paradise Valley Plastic Surgeon
5410 N Scottsdale Rd C-100, Paradise Valley |
Recent Answers
I have a raised black mole between my eyebrows as seen in pic and would like to get it removed without any scarrs left. Please help me. 1. Is it better to contact a plastic surgeon or dermotologist for this kind of moles? I live in Tampa, if you could suggest somebody it would be great. 2. how much does it cost? is it covered under insurance? i have cigna insurance (HMO) 3.Does it heal without any scarrs left? Thanks in advance...
Any time that you cut something off, you will leave a scar. It is just a matter of how conspicuous or inconspicuous it is. For you, the trade-off will be what you have which is quite apparent even from a distance versus a line which should be less obvious. In most situations, when it is excised with meticulous technique, the trade-off should be worth it.
Typically, it removal is something that you would want to have performed by a plastic surgeon. It has been my experience that most dermatologists prefer sending an individual like yourself to a plastic surgeon.
It is unlikely that your insurance plan will cover this benign lesion though you can call and check.
I am almost 22 and have been tanning in beds since I was in a preteen. (I won't be anymore) I got the results back from a biopsy and the mole was "moderate atypia." I have to go back in a couple weeks so my Dr can remove the skin around where they cut out my mole on my stomach. They said I would get stitches from this. Does this term "moderate atypia" mean I have cancer? What does it mean? Will I have a big scar from this next procedure where they remove more skin around it? Should I be worried?
Moderate atypia of a mole means that it is abnormal and must be removed. It does not represent a skin cancer but if left untreated, may progress into a melanoma.
Tanning booth usage, particularly for a long time as you indicated, is notorious for leading to these atypical moles and even melanoma in addition to causing significant premature aging of your skin. Complete cessation of usage of tanning booths - and sun bathing is mandatory. You should also regularly use a high factor sun screen and minimize your sun exposure in the future.
It would also be prudent to have a dermatologist check you on a regular basis.
I'm 22 next week & have had numerous Melanoma scares. I've had surgery on my hand (severe atypia) & surgery on my stomach (mild atypia). Just got results back from a mole on my head & a mole on my lower back & they are both moderate atypia. My dermatologist said I have to have surgery on both. (All of this has happened in the past 3 months) I dont want to have surgery again if it isn't necessary. (the 2 previous surgeries came back with clear margins) Is surgery necessary for moderate atypical moles?
If a mole has been diagnosed pathologically as atypical, whether moderate or severe, it definitely should be removed - and totally with clear margins. The findings indicate an abnormality that can ultimately progress to a melanoma which can be lethal. An atypical mole is not lethal.
You should have fairly close follow up with your dermatologist who can screen for these atypical moles or even for a potential melanoma. It is better to trade off multiple scars and live then miss a melanoma and not be so lucky.