Montgomery gland removal - Would this be something a dermatologist could do or a plastic surgeon?

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My Aerolas are covered in Montgomery glands. I know they are completely normal but having so many makes them unsightly. I would love to have some of the more noticeable ones removed if possible. Would this be something a dermatologist could do or a plastic surgeon? Also could this be a procedure that could be done while awake with just some numbing injections. I'm having a hard time finding answers or pricing info. They bother me so much because it looks like acne.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

I perform Montgomery gland removal frequently using a 3 millimeter punch.  It is important to get down to the full depth of the gland.  In your case, you have so many, you may be better off doing a circular skin resection, which removes the glands rather than having multiple incisions from the punch biopsies.  Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is a very rare request to have Mongomery glands removed. Our experience with excision of glands is  such that it may result in scars that are even more visible. I would not take that risk in your case. Good luck.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Montgomery glands can be easily removed under local anesthesia. My advice would be to let a plastic surgeon do it. A plastic surgeon is more likely to have the exoerience  than a dermatologist.

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