I'm having a breast reduction and I have a mole on my breast. Can it be removed at the same time?

Hi. The simple answer is yes. Make sure it is sent to pathology for examination along with the breast tissue removed. Good luck, Dr PG

It's really up to your surgeon. Call him or her and ask if removing the mole is feasible. Best, Dr. Nazarian

A breast reduction includes removing skin and breast tissue and moving the position of the nipple higher to create a more perky look. If the mole is within the area of tissues to be removed, it will automatically be removed. I have removed moles not in the area of surgery on my patients as well. Best to double check with your surgeon to see if this is possible in your case.

Occasionally I perform is so my own patients and I don't see any contraindication to doing so.Your surgeon will explain the feasibility in your particular case to you.

If you are having a breast reduction and you have a mole on the breast then this can be removed at the same time.  It would be unusual that it could not.  Please double check with your plastic surgeon.