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What qualifications should I look for to do cosmetic mole removal surgery?

cna2018Nov 1, 2018
I've found facial plastic surgeons that are board certified by the ABOHNS and/or ABFPRS (which one is better?) and board certified dermatologists that can do the job with good before and afters. However, consultation prices for some of them are high and I can't afford to do much shopping around. I'm wondering what are the most important qualifications a doctor should have for removing a ~3mm slightly raised dark mole on the cheek in an aesthetic way.

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George C. Skandamis, MD, FAAD

You should make an appointment with a board certified dermatologist to evaluate and remove that mole if necessary.  It should be sent for a biopsy and have a pathologist look at the mole under the microscope to make sure it was a normal mole and not cancerous.    This could...

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Michael A. Greenberg, MD

I cannot answer directly if it should be removed, but I can tell you that a new dark mole should be examined by a dermatologist.  

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David Hansen, MD

Both derm surgeons and plastic surgeons can do nice mole removals but a doc who has both training is truly an expert. Get those 3 moles excised and sutured nicely followed by superficial dermabrasion to help blend marks.

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