San Ramon Mole Removal doctors
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William Ting, MD
Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon
2262 Camino Ramon Suite #200, San Ramon |
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Gary H. Manchester, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
3720 Fourth Avenue, San Diego |
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Michael Tomcik, MD
San Francisco Dermatologist
101 Park Place Ste 101, San Ramon |
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M. Dean Anthony, MD
San Ramon Dermatologist
5575 W. Las Positas Blvd. Ste. 260, Pleasanton |
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Minh O. Dang, MD
San Ramon Dermatologist
5720 Stone Ridge Mall Ste. 100, Pleasanton |
Recent Answers
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?
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.
Hi Dr. I'm about to turn 21 very soon and have made the decision to have my mole removed. I've had my mole since I was seven. It is located right in between my eyebrows, and is a bit smaller than a pencil's eraser. Because of its location, I am extremely nervous about having it removed, but I feel as though it is now or never. How can I go about finding the right doctor? Should it be a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon? Any important questions I should ask a doctor? Please help!
Not all moles are created equal. If the mole is pigmented and if the goal is aesthetic removal, simple excision is the way to go by either a board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologic surgeon. Completely flesh-colored moles however, may benefit from shave excision by an experienced dermatologist where there will no stitch mark and if you are not completely happy with the cosmetic outcome, simple excision is always an option. But if you cut it out and repair it surgically, there is no going back.
I have two "fleshy" moles on my face, and I've heard that laser procedure can remove them. I have been to two doctors; and one wanted to "shave" them off, the other wants to have them "cut". I'm confused--which of these techniques should I choose? Since it's my face, I don't want to risk getting the wrong procedure.
Most board-certified dermatologists would share with you that every year, there are few surprises of what seem to be benign appearing 'fleshy' moles whose pathology come back as malignant. Lasers such as Nd:Yag lasers may be used only if pathology confirms benign nature of the moles. Shave excision is fine to proceed first because if you are not happy with the way it looks afterwards, you always have a chance to re-excise it; however if you excise first, you are going to be stuck with a tiny line and there is no going back.