Tacoma Mole Removal doctors

	Daniel Levy, MD Bellevue Dermatologic Surgeon 4455 148th Ave NE, Bellevue		1 answer
	Lisa L. Sowder, MD Seattle Plastic Surgeon Suite 1650 901 Boren Avenue, Seattle		1 answer
	George Marosan, MD Bellevue Plastic Surgeon 11820 Northup Way Suite E190, Bellevue
	Sam Naficy, MD Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon 1110 112th Ave NE Suite 150, Bellevue
	Brenda F. Kodama, MD Tacoma Dermatologist 1703 S. Meridian Ste. 101, Puyallup

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Best Treatment for Black Moles on Face? I Have Lot of Black Moles on my Face How Can I Get Rid of Them What Kind of Treatment is Best?

A: Scarless removal of black facial growths

I agree with the initial post: These are likely benign, genetic facial growths which are variants of seborrheic keratoses. These can be safely and completely removed with electrodessication or an Nd-YAG (1064 nm) laser. These treatments are effective and unlikely to leave a scar or discoloration.

Daniel Levy, MD

Bellevue Dermatologic Surgeon

How to Minimize Scar After Mole Removal? I have a mole on the side of my face, by my chin. I had it looked at, and been told it doesn't look cancerous. I really don't want a scar there. What is the best way to have it removed? I've been told cutting it out, shaving, etc. If I can't avoid scarring, is there anything I can do after mole removal to minimize it? Thank you.

A: Scar after mole removal

After removing a facial mole, it is important to close the incision using a deep layer of stitches that dissolve over time and a superficial layer to bring the skin edges together just right. The superficial stitches should be removed in 5 - 6 days. Leaving them any longer can result in Frankenstein "rail road tracks". After removal of the superficial stitches, the deep layer helps to maintain some strength of the wound so it does not break open.

I always have my patients wear tape on their scars for 3 - 12 months after surgery. The tape protects the scar from the sun (VERY IMPORTANT) and also provides a little pressure on the scar so the scar will flatten and fade ASAP.

No matter how careful the surgery and post op care is, some patients just scar a lot. It is much more about their biology than the surgeon's skill.

I always tell my patients that they will be trading their mole for a small but permanent scar. It's a trade off.

Lisa L. Sowder, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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	“Great Experience - Bellevue, WA” I had a huge mole in my eyebrow, it had been there since I was young and I was always worried about getting it removed because of the size and location, I finally decided to do it and after researching drs. I found Dr. Naficy and I am so glad I chose him and sooo happy I have the mole gone, its made such a difference and I get so many compliments on it now. more
	“Bye-Bye Sketchy Mole” I had a mole that fit the "concerning" criteria that you always read in all the beauty magazines. I made an appointment to have my regular doctor look at it. She said it was suspicious looking and that I should see a dermatologist to have it evaluated. I found Dr. Jennifer Reichel here on RealSelf. I went to see her this morning. She said because it had changed over the last... more
	“Facial Mole - Is the Redness After a...” Mole Shave Pros - I was told the chance of scarring was lower, they did it quickly (within five minutes) and I was able to drive out with the mole removed that afternoon. It was relatively inexpensive ($300, covered by insurance).Cons - I may have scarring but I am unsure.I had a facial mole removed (shaved) a little under a month ago (size of a pencil eraser). The scab fell off about two weeks a more