LAM FACIAL PLASTICS

Hello Doctor

First I'd like to thank you because your forum is a great source of information and knowledge.

Here my problem. I have a mole on the right side of the nose just above my nostril that I'd like to remove.

I consulted a platician a year ago who said that technically it would be very hard to remove it because if he does a fusiform opening when he'll close the borders, my nostril will probably go a little bit up as the skin is not really flexible at this location. So for him no way (2 minutes consultation, 50 euros, good bye .

Last week I had a consultation at my new derm's office who is also specialized in surgery. He told
me he can do it using one of two methods. Either a full excision and he said he can perform a fusiform opening that follow the line of the nostril, it will left a tiny line scar in the same line of my nostril. Or a shave excision. According to him second method is the best since it will leave a hardly noticable scar and it does not require any stiches. The minus is there is a 50% chance that the mole come back over the years... but we can do it again and again.

So my question is what is your opinion about a full excision ? Is it possible using a traditionnal method (fusiform excision) ?

Thank you for your answer and all my best wishes.

PS : sorry for my poor english I live in France

honestly, both surgeons are somewhat right. i would not cut it out as i think it would be very hard to close the incision and it would not be a good result. i agree to burn it and just come back to burn it again as needed if and when it comes back. safety first.
bonne chance,
s.

Thank you so much Dr for you prompt answer, I will follow your opinion and shave it .

I just want to add how your website is valuable and all the respect I have for people such like you who give time with no interest.

I send you a lot of good vibes from Paris !

Bye

Cyril

merci.
s.