Rochester Mole Removal doctors

	Robert L. Kraft, MD New York Plastic Surgeon 112-03 Queens Blvd Ste 205, Forest Hills		17 answers
	Beth Lertzman, MD Rochester Dermatologic Surgeon 300 White Spruce Blvd, Rochester		1 answer
	William F. DeLuca Jr, MD Albany Plastic Surgeon 711 Troy Schenectady Rd Suite 123, Latham
	Scott E. Newman, MD New York Plastic Surgeon 1035 Park Avenue - Manhattan, Westchester, Roslyn, New York
	Elizabeth Arthur, M.D. Rochester Dermatologist 500 Helendale Rd. Ste 100, Rochester

Recent Answers

Can a Dark Flat Mole Right on the Mucosal Lip Tissue Be Removed by Q Switch Laser? I have a round dark flat mole right on my lip. What are my options of removing with minimal scar. How much would this cost?

A: Switched lasers work great

Q switched lasers are great at removing pigmented mucosal lesions. Just make sure an experienced dermatologist diagnoses the lesion as benign before it is layered.

Beth Lertzman, MD

Rochester Dermatologic Surgeon

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: Lesion excision and implant puncture Injection of local anesthesia to numb the breast area for removal of a skin lesion will not be in the area of the implant cavity and will not result in implant rupture. If it very important, however that you tell the dermatologist or other surgeon who is injecting the anesthesia about the presence of the implant. If the lesion isn't superficial and is being biopsied to rule out breast cancer, care can be taken and if you are really concerned, you can have your plastic surgeon perform the biopsy.

Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

Cost of Removing a Mole Under the Eyebrow? I have a mole (not sure what kind) below my eyebrows. It's really huge. I have insurance but not sure if it covers mole removal. How much would I have to pay to get it removed? I live in Rome,Georgia.

A: Cost of upper eyelid lesion removal Most health insurance covers removal of lesions. The cost for a plastic surgical excision and closure is between $750 and $1000. Any lesion should also be sent for pathologic analysis after its removal. The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia in the office.

Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon