You’re
unhappy
with
the
appearance
of
a
mole
on
your
face
I understand
that surgical
removal of a
facial mole or lesion can
be anxiety producing.
Your face is
physically the
“window”
as to who you
are. I am a
trained head
and neck surgeon
with a strong
background in
plastic and
reconstructive
facial surgery.
I am very concerned
about your appearance
but more importantly
I am concerned
about the health
of the mole.
If I find that
the mole looks
in the least
bit suspicious
I work with
great care to
remove the mole
in its entirety.
It doesn’t
do a patient
any good to
have great cosmetic
results if cancer
is still lingering
underneath the
surface.
Appointments
last approximately
30 minutes and
normally there
are no restrictions
in regards to
returning to
work or school.
I carefully
show patients
what I am going
to do prior
to starting
the procedure
and address
any concerns
that they may
have. I work
carefully to
make my incisions
along natural
skin creases
in order to
minimize scarring.
Post removal
pain is minimal
and can be controlled
by simply taking
Tylenol. The
only follow-up
that is normally
necessary is
a short appointment
to remove the
stitches a week
later. Do not
take aspirin
prior to and
or after your
appointment
because it can
increase bleeding.
