Chevy Chase Mole Removal doctors

	Houtan Chaboki, MD Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon 2021 K Street NW #206, Washington D.C.		1 answer
	Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgeon 5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1625, Chevy Chase		1 answer
	Eric Chang, MD Baltimore Plastic Surgeon 8860 Columbia 100 Parkway Suite 206, Columbia
	Navin K. Singh, MD Washington DC Plastic Surgeon 5454 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 1710, Chevy Chase
	Brenda J. Berberian, MD Washington DC Dermatologist 5530 Wisconsin Ave. #1443 , Chevy Chase

Recent Answers

Can a Mole Be Removed Without Leaving a Scar? What can I expect in terms of scars after mole removal? Is it possible to do it with no scars whatsoever?

A: Mole Removal will Leave Scar

Mole removal will always leave a scar, as with any surgical procedure. However, scars are usually not bothersome. Certain body areas tend to scar more than others. It's important to follow your physicians care instructions after treatment to help reduce scarring. Only after a comprehensive evaluation can a specialist appropriately advise you.

Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Laser Removal of Small, Flat Moles I have several small, flat moles that I would like to lighten. They are not raised at all--they are literally brown dots. I went to see a dermatologist today who recommended that I not use laser to treat them, as the effects of laser on moles is unknown at this time and could prompt cancer later in life. Do you agree with this recommendation? Thanks.

A: Lasers for skin lesions

One of the biggest mistakes that can be made in terms of skin lesions is to treat them improperly. Moles and other pigmented lesions are best treated with excision and if there is any question as to the potential for malignancy, a biopsy specimen can be sent for pathological diagnosis. Treatment of moles with laser will give no such specimen. Trust your dermatologist and take a pass on the laser. If the excision site is difficult to close, consult a surgeon with experience in facial reconstruction.

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD

Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgeon