I have 2 flesh-colored raised moles on my face. Derm has looked at not suspicious for malignancy. I want them removed Derm didn't want to do it, didn't think scar would be worth it. Do I find another derm or go to facial plastic surgery?
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Answer: For minimal scarring, recommend having mole removed by a plastic surgeon.
I recommend getting an in-person formal evaluation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist. Moles can be removed with a laser, radiowave or shave. If there is any scarring or pigmentation following the removal, your dermatologist can treat those conditions as well. See an expert. Best, Dr....
This is a recurrent nevus. In simple terms there were a few nevus cells that didn't get removed and they have grown in the scar. There is nothing about the recurrence that makes it likely to be different than the pathology showed, which was benign. Scar tissue does not cause benign nevi to turn...
Mole removal begins with a comprehensive examination and consultation to determine the likelihood of a mole being worrisome. Excisional and incisional biopsies are reserved for suspicious moles. But it’s good news that most moles are not problematic and are only cosmetic, thus leading to the o...
