Bay Area Mole Removal doctors

	William Ting, MD Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon 2262 Camino Ramon Suite #200, San Ramon		7 answers
	Vincent D. Lepore, MD San Jose Plastic Surgeon 2581 Samaritan Drive Suite 102, San Jose		2 answers
	Kimberly Lee, MD Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon 433 North Camden Drive Suite 780, Beverly Hills		1 answer
	Joseph N. Togba, MD Oakland Plastic Surgeon 3300 Webster St Ste 1109, Oakland		1 answer
	Kenneth Bermudez, MD San Francisco Plastic Surgeon 525 Spruce St Suite 2, San Francisco		1 answer

Recent Answers

Will Local Anesthesia to Remove a Mole On My Chest Puncture my Breast Implant? I have mole on the inner breast cleavage area and need to have it removed. Is there any chance they will puncture or pop my breast implant by using a small needle to numb to area? I am very worried and don't want to take any chances of them doing this , but also afraid of having skin cancer?

A: Mole over breast implants

Dear Calhoun 32. It's highly unlikely that removal of a mole over the inner cleavage of the breast will result in puncturing the underlying implant. I would suggest that you see a plastic surgeon who does breast implants or even the plastic surgeon who did the implants for you. My only concer for you would be the formation of an unfavorable scar in this region. Make sure that the mole really needs to be removed. Discuss this with your surgeon. Good luck.

Joseph N. Togba, MD

Oakland Plastic Surgeon

Is 6 weeks Too Long Between Laser Mole Removal Sessions? My plastic surgeon suggested having 6 weeks between every Laser Mole Removal session. Why so long? Wouldn't 6 weeks help the mole recover or something?

A: Mole removal, need thorough evaluation by a dermatologist

Ideally, moles should be examined by a board-certified dermatologist prior to laser ablation. If at all possible, biopsy should be performed to rule out skin cancer. If pathology reveals nonmalignant nature of a pigmented lesion, then laser mole removal may be considered using a Q-switched Nd:Yag laser every 4-6 weeks or so.

William Ting, MD

Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon

Mole Removal - Cheek Area, Pencil Eraser Sized. I have a mole on my cheek that is the diameter of a pencil eraser and is raised 4mm or so. I've had it checked, and have no troubles with it, but is it getting larger with age, and cosmetically, I do not like it. I'm apprehensive to have it removed, but want to. Are there concerns other than scarring? How do I go about finding a doctor qualified to remove it?

A: Mole Removal

Because the mole is getting larger in size, it would be prudent to have it removed. I would seek a Facial Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, or Dermatologist with cosmetic experience in the face to remove this and minimize any potential scarring. In addition, some offices, including mine, will recommend a scar minimizing ointment following removal

Kimberly Lee, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon