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Mon Sep 27, 2010 5:31 pm  |
Hi ladies,
My friend has a birthmark right above her lip that bothers her and she wants to have it removed. She made an appointment with a dermatologist but since it's quite a big birthmark she is worried that it will leave a scar. I was wondering if it might be better to go to a plastic surgeon?
She doesn't know any dermatologists as she never had any skin problems, and just chose the one she made the appointment with willynilly 
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Mon Sep 27, 2010 5:44 pm |
Hi Penta,
My best friend had a few moles removed (largest baby pea sized in diameter) they really bothered her. She used a plastic surgeon and you couldn't see any marks or scars after she healed! My suggestion would be for your friend to get a recommendation for a good plastic surgeon!  |
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Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:04 pm |
Penta,
I second DarkMoon's recommendation -- hands down! My daughter had some wart-like growths on her side a few years ago that needed to be removed. I would not have considered having a dermatologist do it. I really wanted a plastic surgeon because I thought she would be more meticulous. |
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Mon Sep 27, 2010 8:06 pm |
I would say a reputable dermatological surgeon or a good plastic surgeon, but I would not let the dermatologist do it (with emphasis on recommendations preferably from colleagues or patients).
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Tue Sep 28, 2010 12:31 am |
Hi Penta,
Friend of mine had multiple sunspots removed from his face and neck, largest of which being approximately the size of a pea. Had it done at a dermatologist. Initially in the first two weeks, there were visible scars due to the healing process, but now you cannot see any scarring at all.
Recommendation would be to go to a reliable/recommended dermatologist. Same goes with a plastic surgeon as there are varying degrees of skill out there. |
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