Houston Mole Removal doctors

	Anthony Perri, MD Houston Dermatologist 9305 Pinecroft Dr. Sadler Clinic , The Woodlands		7 answers
	Narin (Joe) Apisarnthanarax, MD Houston Dermatologist 450 Medical Center Blvd. Suite 309, Webster		1 answer
	James F. Boynton, MD Houston Plastic Surgeon 12727 Kimberley Ln Suite 300, Houston		1 answer
	Raghu Athre, MD Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon 1015 Medical Center Blvd. Ste. 1500, Webster
	C. Bob Basu, MD Houston Plastic Surgeon 6400 Fannin Suite 2100, Houston

Recent Answers

Moderately Atypical Nevus with Several Focal Atypia- Do I Need Surgery? How serious is it? Should i get surgery for it?

A: Treatment of atypical nevi

If your mole is moderately atypical I would recommend elliptical excision with clear margins. Dysplastic or atypical nevi are controversial in the sense that it is not possible to predict whether a certain atypical mole will progress to melanoma so they are not necessarily pre-cancerous. However they are in a spectrum of change between a regular mole and melanoma. No one would want to leave a moderately or severely atypical mole on their body and take the risk of it turning into melanoma.

Narin (Joe) Apisarnthanarax, MD

Houston Dermatologist

What is the Best Way to Remove Pigmentation After Laser Mole Removal? I had a number of moles removed 3 months ago from my face. These where raised moles and had some pale brown pigmentation in them. After Laser removal of these moles, they came back heavily pigmented and in one case, larger than the original mole and it seems to be spreading. My cosmetic surgeon advised for me to do more laser treatments or exerision, but told me he cannot guarantee that it will improve. Any advice as to the best way to remove the pigmentation? See before and after photo. Thanks.

A: Do not laser moles

Lasers are an effective tool for certain skin conditions but should be used selectively and in my opinion mole removal should not be done with a laser. Mole removal needs to be done surgically to leave the most optimal scar and to evaluate the mole histologically to rule out any abnormalities.

Anthony Perri, MD

Houston Dermatologist

How Safe is It to "Tie Off" a Raised Mole? I have a VERY raised mole on my neck the size of a pencil eraser, that has been there ever since I can remember. It has never changed size, color, shape. The mole is dark brown in color but has a flat "neck" much like a skin tag - it is as tall as it is in diameter. I did some research and decided to remove it at home by tying it off with dental floss, similar in technique to a livestock castration. I am not concerned about scarring. Are there serious risks to this that I should be aware of?

A: Recommend against tying off a "mole"

I do not recommend tying off a "mole." Most importantly, I would seek the help of a board certified dermatologist who can provide a diagnosis to your neck lesion. If it is a mole that is raised, the dermatologist may elect to remove it with a shave biopsy technique in which the mole is anesthetized and removed flat with the skin. The mole can then be sent to the pathologist for histological evaluation and the biopsy site will heal in approximately one to two weeks.

Anthony Perri, MD

Houston Dermatologist