I have two "fleshy" moles on my face, and I've heard that laser procedure can remove them. I have been to two doctors; and one wanted to "shave" them off, the other wants to have them "cut". I'm confused--which of these techniques should I choose? Since it's my face, I don't want to risk getting the wrong procedure.
April 26, 2010
Answer: Pathology key in mole removal Most board-certified dermatologists would share with you that every year, there are few surprises of what seem to be benign appearing 'fleshy' moles whose pathology come back as malignant. Lasers such as Nd:Yag lasers may be used only if pathology confirms benign nature of the moles. Shave excision is fine to proceed first because if you are not happy with the way it looks afterwards, you always have a chance to re-excise it; however if you excise first, you are going to be stuck with a tiny line and there is no going back.
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April 26, 2010
Answer: Pathology key in mole removal Most board-certified dermatologists would share with you that every year, there are few surprises of what seem to be benign appearing 'fleshy' moles whose pathology come back as malignant. Lasers such as Nd:Yag lasers may be used only if pathology confirms benign nature of the moles. Shave excision is fine to proceed first because if you are not happy with the way it looks afterwards, you always have a chance to re-excise it; however if you excise first, you are going to be stuck with a tiny line and there is no going back.
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November 2, 2009
Answer: Flesh colored moles are best removed by 1 of 2 methods Flesh colored moles rarely ever turn bad and are very easy to be removed. A dermatologist can look at the moles and tell you what it is and how the best way to remove it cosmetically. If it is shaved off, half the time it never recurs and looks great at a cost of $150-250 each. If it recurs in 5-10 yrs then you just shave it down again. If it is in an area that allows itself to be excised with minimal tiny line scar then it is roughly $350-500 and almost never comes back. Both methods are done under local anesthesia and in a matter of only a few minutes with NO pain afterwards. Never laser a mole if you can help it.
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November 2, 2009
Answer: Flesh colored moles are best removed by 1 of 2 methods Flesh colored moles rarely ever turn bad and are very easy to be removed. A dermatologist can look at the moles and tell you what it is and how the best way to remove it cosmetically. If it is shaved off, half the time it never recurs and looks great at a cost of $150-250 each. If it recurs in 5-10 yrs then you just shave it down again. If it is in an area that allows itself to be excised with minimal tiny line scar then it is roughly $350-500 and almost never comes back. Both methods are done under local anesthesia and in a matter of only a few minutes with NO pain afterwards. Never laser a mole if you can help it.
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