I have several small, flat moles that I would like to lighten. They are not raised at all--they are literally brown dots. I went to see a dermatologist today who recommended that I not use laser to treat them, as the effects of laser on moles is unknown at this time and could prompt cancer later in life. Do you agree with this recommendation? Thanks.
September 18, 2012
Answer: Lasers for skin lesions
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September 18, 2012
Answer: Lasers for skin lesions
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October 3, 2014
Answer: Lasers for skin lesions One of the biggest mistakes that can be made in terms of skin lesions is to treat them improperly. Moles and other pigmented lesions are best treated with excision and if there is any question as to the potential for malignancy, a biopsy specimen can be sent for pathological diagnosis. Treatment of moles with laser will give no such specimen. Trust your dermatologist and take a pass on the laser. If the excision site is difficult to close, consult a surgeon with experience in facial reconstruction.
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October 3, 2014
Answer: Lasers for skin lesions One of the biggest mistakes that can be made in terms of skin lesions is to treat them improperly. Moles and other pigmented lesions are best treated with excision and if there is any question as to the potential for malignancy, a biopsy specimen can be sent for pathological diagnosis. Treatment of moles with laser will give no such specimen. Trust your dermatologist and take a pass on the laser. If the excision site is difficult to close, consult a surgeon with experience in facial reconstruction.
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