Eyelid Surgery - mole on eyelash line. Safest way to remove it? (Photos)

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What started as a small, hardly-noticeable bump on my eyelid 2-3 years ago has slowly grown into a full-fledged eyelid mole. Obviously, I am simply looking for the best/safest way to remove this mole and improve my appearance. Some general questions / concerns: - Would I be risking my vision with this kind of operation? - Would there be any major scarring? - Would my eyelashes be expected to go back to normal "alignment"? (See pictures below) - How much would a procedure like this cost?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

this mole can be removed by a cosmetic dermatologist or plastic surgeon with expertise around the eye.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Damon B. Chandler, MD · Answer

Removing a mole along the edge of the eyelid requires expert care.  Seek out a board certified, fellowship trained Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon -- an expert that can work precisely and safely near the eyeball -- avoid entirely doctors that do this sort of procedure part-time.  The main things to try to prevent are a notch in the edge of the eyelid and loss of the eyelashes.  In proper hands, you should have a very nice cosmetic result. I have had patients travel from around the country to have me treat them for this kind of challenging removal - especially after they were turned away by dermatologists, general plastic surgeons, and family doctors.  Cost for this sort of procedure probably ranges from $750-$1500. I have removed thousands of moles like the one in your photograph throughout my career.
Best of luck in your search!
Damon B. Chandler, MD
Harvard-Penn Trained Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon

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