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Which is a Better for Cosmetic Purposes for a 2mm Mole on Nose, Dermal Punch or Cutting with Knife?
We are asking this question because we have had 2 consultations with 2 different doctors. One of them prefers punching it since it is small and the other wants to cut elliptically. We are aware we can not avoid the scar and we would want to know which scars less.
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Best Cosmetic Result for Mole Removal: Dermal Punch or Direct Excision
You might be somewhat confused with all of the available techniques offered for mole removal. If your objective is 1. less scarring 2. faster healing 3. No disfigurement of tissue after lesion removed then I suggest the following: 1. Avoid the dermal punch or direct excision methods 2. Utilize the microscopic shave excision method. I abandoned the direct excision method (except for questionable moles) 15 yrs ago and never looked back. Have done approximately 6,000 radiofrequency...
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Mole removal and biopsy of the nose
There are many variables to answer this question. I perform a lot of mole removal biopsies and would differentiate the nose moles between raised and non-raised moles, epidermal or dermal, and whether it is located on the concave or convex surface of the nose.
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Mole removal
Depending on whether the mole is raised or not a shave excision or a dermal punch can be done. Without seeing a photo of the mole, it is difficult to really assess.
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Mole removal requires surgical skill
There is no best way to remove a mole from the nose or face. This being said, there are ways that are better than others depending on the location and size of the mole. The best way to increase your chances to get the best possible results is to have a doctor that understands plastic surgery techniques. A board certified plastic surgeon is a physician that should be able to choose the right treatment and would have the surgical skills to apply it your unique mole.
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Best method for removing a small mole on the nose
It is usually not the procedure but the skill of the doctor that will determine the final result. Punch biopsies, elliptical excisions, and shave removals can all work well to remove a mole with the least amount of scarring, depending upon its size and location. The doctor doing the procedure will know what works best based on their experience. Dermatologic surgeons typically do all of these procedures expertly and can decide which would be best for your particular mole.
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Cosmetic mole removal
I am a cosmetic dermatologist and perform all of my traditional dermatology services under the same cosmetic philosophy - minimizing as much scarring as possible. I don't use punch biopsies - they take out too much skin (you have to go wider than the lesion) and remove unnecessary amounts of tissue (they are predetermined to a certain depth). Removing with a blade allows me to get exactly off what I need to, and nothing more, thereby minimizing scarring and divets. Also, please follow...
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Cosmetic mole removal
90% of the time we can shave remove moles and the the result is improved cosmetic appearance. Reserving excisions with sutures as a last resort makes the most sense for most moles. Excisions can have great results for certain but are more invasive than shave removals. Also be sure your dermatologist looks at the mole first to be sure it is not a skin cancer or other lesion that needs to be biopsied. If there is any question, would recommend you have your mole sent to a lab for...
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