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Mole Removal on Face?

I have had this mole for as long as I remember. Over the last 10 years (I'm 27 now) I have noticed that it has become raised. I would like to have it removed for various reasons. What options should I consider for mole removal? Should I see a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon? What kind of scarring should I expect after it has been removed?

4 Doctor Answers | Asked by BAYAREAGUY in SF BAY AREA, CA
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Mole removal

I would highly recommend that you see a board certified facial plastic surgeon for an evaluation and possible treatment.
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Mole removal - a few options

You would definitely be well served by seeing a dermatologist or plastic surgeon for evaluation and removal of the mole on your left cheek. Close inspection will likely reveal that it's benign, but it should be looked at in the office under good lighting to be certain. If you decide you'd rather have it gone, you have a couple of options: Shave removal - this would shave it flat, and the scar would likely be the same size as the mole, only flatter. This causes the least scarring, but the... more
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Excision of facial mole

Excision of the facial mole can be completed by any skilled professional with a layered repair. Excision of the lesion itself is the first course of action. The specimen should be submitted for histologic evaluation. Subsequent additional surgery may be needed depending on the results of the pathology. Expect that the scar may be red for up to 2 years.

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Facial Mole Removal

Either a Plastic surgeon or a Dermatological surgeon could deal with your problem mole. The extent of the scarring would depend on the surgical technique used and direction of the scar placement. Despite the low likelihood that this is more than a pigmented nevus, there is always a small chance it could be malignant. Therefore, the mole should be sent to be reviewed by a Pathologist. Dr. P. Aldea
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