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Who to See for Mole Removal?
My dermatologist does not seem very interested in removing my moles. He tells me it is unnecessary, none of the moles are on my face but one is in my pubic area.
Do you think it will make any difference if I tell the doctor how big of a psychological problem it is for me and who is better suited for this, dermatologist or plastic surgeon? Thanks alot.
Asked 32 months ago by
3fhm in Louisville, KY
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Skin lesions and moles should be first evaluated by a board-certified dermatologist
Not all skin lesions are approached the exact same way. When you get evaluated by a plastic surgeon, the skin lesion in question will almost always get excised with sutures whether or not it may be the best technique in each situation. It makes sense that a skin lesion in question be evaluated by a board-certified dermatologist who can recommend the best options that are appropriate for each type of skin lesion to maximize eradication and to minimize scarring. For example, vascular laser...
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