Best Doctor for Mole Removal?

Your dermatologist can tell you what the skin lesion is and all the options available whether he or she does the procedure or not. Some flesh colored moles are shaved off with no stitching needed and cosmetically look much better than excising them and leaving a scar. Some bumps are not moles at all and are really seborrheic keratoses or barnacles which are curretted off without leaving a trace under local anesthesia or are certain types of warts which may only need freezing or burning off... more

Dermatologists are the physicians most highly trained to address skin issues - from diagnosis of skin conditions to performing skin biopsies and skin surgery. Sure, other specialists, such as surgeons, may do a good job at handling skin disorders, but without knowing more about the surgeon you visited, I would recommend that you follow the advice of the dermatologist. The difference in price is quite large, so I am assuming that the surgeon intends to surgically excise the mole and repair... more

Both dermatologists and plastic surgeons are experts in removing moles, both benign and malignant. The outcome of the surgery is based on the experience of your physician along with your healing ability. As well, the location of the mole being removed is important as some areas heal much better than others. Also, the older you are, the better the healing is on the face.

There are several ways to remove skin lesions on the face. Most frequently, they are "shave off" flat with the scalpel or excised, meaning cut out completely. Option number one, or shaving, usually involves getting them flat with the surrounding skin, It takes a little longer to heal, leaves the "roots" in place, meaning they can come back in several years, but if done well, it is least likely to leave a scar. Option number two, cutting it out completely, involves... more

Dermatologists are experts in diagnosing and treating skin conditions and lesions, benign or malignant. A dermatologist specializes in skin surgery, including cosmetic removal of moles . That being said, all skin surgeons are not created equal. You need to see before and after pictures from your surgeon to get an idea of what their work usually looks like. Lastly, I recommend that for any mole you have removed it should be examined under the microscope to be certain it is benign... more