I have a mole near my eye, in close proximity to the tear duct. I am just wondering if it is possible to get this mole removed and whether I should see a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon. Thanks for any reply.
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Dear me, don’t do all 10 at once! Each surgery WILL leave a scar, every time. The question becomes what kind of scar. Best suture techniques, best sterility techniques, and techniques designed to reduce tension on a wound will yield a less noticeable scar to be sure, but a scar will n...
The cost of mole removal like other cosmetic surgery varies considerably across the country and even in the same area. South Florida tends to have lower fees then more expensive areas such as New York or Los Angeles. We charge starting at $150 for mole removal.
Patients often come to me as a plastic surgeon for mole removal because they "don't want a scar." It is impossible to make a surgical cut and not leave a scar. What plastic surgeons and anyone who pays attention to getting the best possible cosmetic outcome do is to allign scars...
