Should I have my mole removed?

Jonith Breadon, MD answers: Mole removal concerns

Hi Dr. I'm about to turn 21 very soon and have made the decision to have my mole removed. I've had my mole since I was seven. It is located right in between my eyebrows, and is a bit smaller than a pencil's eraser.

Because of its location, I am extremely nervous about having it removed, but I feel as though it is now or never. How can I go about finding the right doctor? Should it be a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon? Any important questions I should ask a doctor? Please help!


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Jonith Breadon, MD
6 months ago
By Jonith Breadon, MD - Chicago Dermatologist

Anytime the skin is cut or incised, there will  be a scar; in other words, the skin won't look like it did before the surgery. That being said, there are ways to minimize the scar both during the surgery as well as during the healing period. If you are willing to trade off a decent looking scar in exchange for having that mole that bothers you removed, then I would go for it. I would consult with both a plastic surgeon as well as a surgically oriented dermatologist, before moving forward.

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