I've had a flat facial mole on my upper lip ever since I was a child and want to get rid of it. I had it removed when I was younger with what looked like an electric needle instrument, but it grew back. Now my dermatologist is telling me that lip skin scars more easily so I should do a laser treatment. I'm not really certain on which method would be best for removing a flat mole from the upper lip.
Answer: Lip Mole For the lip, I believe that moles respond really well to excision and closure. This would be done surgically but under local anesthesia and typically in the office. You would be trading the mole for a straight scar but most people are very happy with this trade off- you need to determine whether you find this acceptable. Other methods- laser, burning, freezing, shaving- can remove the mole but will do so incompletely and you risk it coming back with a greater likelihood than excising it.
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Answer: Lip Mole For the lip, I believe that moles respond really well to excision and closure. This would be done surgically but under local anesthesia and typically in the office. You would be trading the mole for a straight scar but most people are very happy with this trade off- you need to determine whether you find this acceptable. Other methods- laser, burning, freezing, shaving- can remove the mole but will do so incompletely and you risk it coming back with a greater likelihood than excising it.
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August 5, 2017
Answer: Upper lip mole removal options Your options in general include some type of shaving with cautery or surgical removal- its hard to say unless you post a picture. That will be more helpful.
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August 5, 2017
Answer: Upper lip mole removal options Your options in general include some type of shaving with cautery or surgical removal- its hard to say unless you post a picture. That will be more helpful.
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August 4, 2017
Answer: See a Cosmetic Dermatologist for Mole Removal--lasers, radiowave, shave This needs an in-person evaluation. I recommend following up with your cosmetic dermatologist. Moles can be removed with laser, radiowave or shave. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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August 4, 2017
Answer: See a Cosmetic Dermatologist for Mole Removal--lasers, radiowave, shave This needs an in-person evaluation. I recommend following up with your cosmetic dermatologist. Moles can be removed with laser, radiowave or shave. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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November 11, 2017
Answer: Mole removal Fortunately, there are multiple options for removing a mole from the upper lip, and typically either involve a laser or surgical excision. No matter the approach, it's impossible to remove a mole without some kind of scar, and it's up to you what kind of scar you'd rather have. In my opinion, surgically removing a mole is best, because it gives the most control, and most predictable result, that is, a straight line scar. Other techniques, like laser, or a shave, are less predictable in their outcome.
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November 11, 2017
Answer: Mole removal Fortunately, there are multiple options for removing a mole from the upper lip, and typically either involve a laser or surgical excision. No matter the approach, it's impossible to remove a mole without some kind of scar, and it's up to you what kind of scar you'd rather have. In my opinion, surgically removing a mole is best, because it gives the most control, and most predictable result, that is, a straight line scar. Other techniques, like laser, or a shave, are less predictable in their outcome.
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Answer: Removal of unwanted moles Mole removal is a little bit more complicated in terms of the mole's color, whether the mole is in a crease or line as well as whether the mole is raised or flat. Treatment options including various lasers, such as an Alex laser or CO2 or erbium laser, shave removal using a special technique, or a simple surgical excision of them mole.
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Answer: Removal of unwanted moles Mole removal is a little bit more complicated in terms of the mole's color, whether the mole is in a crease or line as well as whether the mole is raised or flat. Treatment options including various lasers, such as an Alex laser or CO2 or erbium laser, shave removal using a special technique, or a simple surgical excision of them mole.
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