Hi Dr. I'm about to turn 21 very soon and have made the decision to have my mole removed. I've had my mole since I was seven. It is located right in between my eyebrows, and is a bit smaller than a pencil's eraser. Because of its location, I am extremely nervous about having it removed, but I feel as though it is now or never. How can I go about finding the right doctor? Should it be a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon? Any important questions I should ask a doctor? Please help!
October 9, 2010
Answer: Mole removal
A Facial Plastic surgeon, Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist can all have the training to perform a facial mole removal. You want someone with extensive experience with doing this, especially on the face. Whether or not it is removed via a shave technique (and left to heal without sutures) or excision and suture closure depends on its location and how deep within the skin it extends. No matter the technique used, there will be a scar. The hope is that you trade a pigmented mole for a fine, faint scar.
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October 9, 2010
Answer: Mole removal
A Facial Plastic surgeon, Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist can all have the training to perform a facial mole removal. You want someone with extensive experience with doing this, especially on the face. Whether or not it is removed via a shave technique (and left to heal without sutures) or excision and suture closure depends on its location and how deep within the skin it extends. No matter the technique used, there will be a scar. The hope is that you trade a pigmented mole for a fine, faint scar.
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August 31, 2010
Answer: Mole removal needs to be discussed with a plastic surgeon or dermatologist
Not all moles are created equal. If the mole is pigmented and if the goal is aesthetic removal, simple excision is the way to go by either a board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologic surgeon. Completely flesh-colored moles however, may benefit from shave excision by an experienced dermatologist where there will no stitch mark and if you are not completely happy with the cosmetic outcome, simple excision is always an option. But if you cut it out and repair it surgically, there is no going back.
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August 31, 2010
Answer: Mole removal needs to be discussed with a plastic surgeon or dermatologist
Not all moles are created equal. If the mole is pigmented and if the goal is aesthetic removal, simple excision is the way to go by either a board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologic surgeon. Completely flesh-colored moles however, may benefit from shave excision by an experienced dermatologist where there will no stitch mark and if you are not completely happy with the cosmetic outcome, simple excision is always an option. But if you cut it out and repair it surgically, there is no going back.
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