Oklahoma City Mole Removal doctors

	Ivan Wayne, MD Oklahoma City Facial Plastic Surgeon 13908 Quailbrook Drive, Oklahoma City		1 answer
	Anureet K. Bajaj, MD Oklahoma City Plastic Surgeon 6205 N. Santa Fe Suite 105, Oklahoma City
	Craig Leon Abbott Oklahoma City Dermatologist 3500 S Western Ave Ste 312, Oklahoma City
	Melissa Clements, MD Oklahoma City Dermatologist Oklahoma City
	Nicole DeCamp, MD Oklahoma City Dermatologist 6201 N. Santa Fe Ste. 2015, Oklahoma City

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Mole Removal by Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon? I have a mole on the border of my lip that I need to have removed because it is malignant, but I'm not sure if I should let my dermatologist remove it. Because it is located on my face (and because I don't want to look deformed after it is removed), I am wondering if I should go to a plastic surgeon or a facial plastic surgeon instead. What type of doctor is most qualified to remove a mole from my face without making me look deformed?

A: Both are qualified

Either or a dermatologist or a facial plastic surgeon is qualified to remove skin cancers and repair the defect. What you need to do is find a doctor with a good reputation that you feel comfortable. In my city I work closely with several specialized dermatologists that remove skin cancers where I am consulted for cosmetically sensitive reconstructions. This arrangement works out well for the patient.

In your case you have a more unusual case if you do indeed have a malignant mole which implies a melodic carcinoma. These types are much more tricky to treat and there is debate about how much of a margin (extra skin) you need to take. I advise you to seek several consultations and find someone in your area that treats a lot of melanoma for their opinion. You should also educate yourself on the current therapy for you cancer as this is an evolving science. Hope this helps.

Ivan Wayne, MD

Oklahoma City Facial Plastic Surgeon