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For a lesion that is on or near your eyelid, I recommend that you see a board certified facial plastic surgeon or an oculoplastic surgeon.
Choose between a board certified plastic surgeon of one of the following disciplines: Plastic Surgeon, Oculoplastic Surgeon, or Facial Plastic Surgeon. I would NOT go to someone less trained such as a Dermatologist, Family Practice, or General Surgeon
I would first have the lesions looked at and examined by a board certified dermatologist. If they are genuinely medically concerning, a biopsy will be taken in which a small sample of tissue is gently removed and sent to the lab to see what type of lesion it is (ie, benign or cancerous). If it is simply a skin tag, it can be easily removed. If it is truly a mole that you are having removed for cosmetic purposes, then it can be done by a dermatologist, ophthalmologist, or plastic surgeon--a physician with expertise in treating this part of the body.
Since this is a very delicate area I would recommend for you to see a board certified facial plastic surgeon that has in depth knowledge of facial procedures. "Dr.D"
You could see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon to have the lesions removed. The most common type of "mole" on the eyelid is called "seborrheic keratosis." Removal of these may not be covered by your insurance because some plans consider it cosmetic.
In this instance, you can likely have these removed successfully by either a Dermatologist, a Plastic surgeon, or and Oculoplastic Surgeon.
If the mole is as you described it, I would consult an oculoplastic surgeon. Although a regular plastic surgeon would be fine, as would a dermatologist with much skin surgery experience, my choice would be an oculoplastic surgeon.
Flat brown moles on the face can be removed with hyfrecation if they are purely epidermal or excision if a surgical specimen is required. Mole removal can be easy if the right treatments are undertaken.
Each insurance carrier and plan has different rules about what is considered medically necessary and covered. You have to check with your individual plan. Cosmetic mole removal is generally not covered by any plans.
Sometimes if not all of the mole is removed, there is a chance for the pigmented cells to return. I would recommend that you see a board certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation.
