Tucson Mole Removal doctors

	Steven Turkeltaub, MD Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon 10290 N 92nd St Suite 207, Scottsdale		5 answers
	Todd C. Case, MD Tucson Plastic Surgeon 4741 E. Camp Lowell, Tucson		1 answer
	Remus Repta, MD Phoenix Plastic Surgeon 9250 N 3rd Street Suite 1003, Phoenix
	Lawrence Shaw, MD Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon 8913 E. Bell Rd Suite 201, Scottsdale
	Mireille Algazi, M.D. Tucson Dermatologist Tucson

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Mole On Upper Lip- Is Shaving The Best Option For Removal To Keep Lip Shape? I am considering removing two moles on my upper lip because they can be irritating when I shave. I have been told by a friend that shaving would be the best course of action because they are raised and excision could distort my lip. I wanted to know if shaving would be the best course of action and what are my options for removing the mole, but keeping the shape of my lip? I know their will be scaring and possible pigment left over, but are their any other concerns I should be aware of?

A: You will probably be happiest with upper lip mole excision

Shaving these moles will not insure they will not recur (I.E. If you shave off the top half of a ball even with the skin surface the bottom half under the skin may still grow). Thus, excision will likely give you the best cosmetic result. You should discuss the options with a board certified plastic surgeon

Todd C. Case, MD

Tucson Plastic Surgeon

Possible to Remove Raised Mole Without a Scar? 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...

A: Issues regarding a mole removal between the eyebrows

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.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Moderate Atypia. Is It Melanoma? 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?

A: An atypical mole is not cancer. Should avoid tanning bed and sunbathing

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.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon