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Dr. Sam Lam - Lam Facial Plastics, Plano, TX

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Dr. Sam Lam - Lam Facial Plastics, Plano, TX

Natural, Passionate, Specialized.

"I see every patient with an artistic eye"

Natural, Passionate, Specialized.

"I see every patient with an artistic eye"

Natural, Passionate, Specialized.

"I see every patient with an artistic eye"

Natural, Passionate, Specialized.

"I see every patient with an artistic eye"

Natural, Passionate, Specialized.

"I see every patient with an artistic eye"

Natural, Passionate, Specialized.

"I see every patient with an artistic eye"

Natural, Passionate, Specialized.

"I see every patient with an artistic eye"

Natural, Passionate, Specialized.

"I see every patient with an artistic eye"

Natural, Passionate, Specialized.

"I see every patient with an artistic eye"

Mole Removal

Conveniently located to serve Dallas and Plano, TX

Moles, medically known as nevi (nevus, in singular), are benign conditions of the skin that can be raised or flat, pigmented or flesh colored. Mole removals should only be undertaken after considerable deliberation and thought. Since they oftentimes occur in highly conspicuous areas like the central face, the recovery following a mole removal may be several months before they are not immediately obvious to an observer that you had surgery. Mole removal techniques are graduated and adjusted depending on the type of mole, location of mole, and how unsightly it is aesthetically. Dr. Lam believes that excellent mole removal is predicated not only on superior surgery but also on meticulous and frequent follow-up care to ensure the incision heals well.

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Key Points:

    1. Dr. Lam performs careful mole removal based on the type of mole one has. If the mole is relatively flat and not very unsightly, he may elect to cauterize it off to minimize the cost and recovery compared to a surgically incised mole removal. However, if the mole is elevated and/or unsightly, he may excise the mole to ensure that it is properly eradicated since cautery can lead to recurrence. As seen in the Figure, elevated moles have a portion that remains under the skin that will lead to recurrence if not excised, so cauterization of raised moles most oftentimes fails.

  1. It is important to perform a mole removal that respects the relaxed skin tension lines also shown in the Figure and that is closed in multiple layers to minimize wound widening.
  2. After-care is vital to achieve excellent outcomes. Dr. Lam does not charge extra for this care but believes it is important for you to return several times throughout the year to ensure proper healing. It may be only 1 to 2 times but typically 4 to 6 times over a year about every 1 to 2 months depending on how the wound heals. Dr. Lam uses KTP laser (no downtime) to manage any raised or red scars and injectable scar dissolvers also as needed. He may also further refine the incision with dermabrasion or micro silicone injections to ultimately finesse the result, again only as needed and without charge.

FAQs

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Will Dr. Lam perform a mole removal for me if I am out of town?

The answer is most likely not. He is concerned that you will not be present for follow-up visits (which can be many) to ensure the mole incision heals optimally.

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Will there be a scar where the mole was removed?

Yes, there will always be a line there. The goal is to make this line very hard to see and that is why expert surgery and attentive after care are needed. In essence, you are trading a raised mole for a line.

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Your Cosmetic Surgery Procedures will be performed by Dr. Lam's surgery center located in Plano, TX.

Dr Lam and staff are amazing. Had a mole removed on my cheek. He explained everything in detail, spent time with me each return visit and made sure I was comfortable and relaxed. This was the best experience I have had with my first plastic surgery. Today I am almost a year post op and you can’t even tell I had surgery on my face. Highly recommend.

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Mole Removal Before & After
Mole Removal Before & After
Mole Removal Before & After
Mole Removal Before & After
Mole Removal Before & After
Mole Removal Before & After
Mole Removal Before & After
Mole Removal Before & After
Mole Removal Before & After
Mole Removal Before & After
Mole Removal Before & After
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All Mole removal procedures are performed by Dr Lam personally, at his Cosmetic Surgery center in Dallas Texas. To schedule a Mole removal consultation call 972.312.8105 or email us. The details of your Mole removal (both the limitations and the benefits in your particular situation) will be explained to you during your Mole removal consultation with Dr. Lam and his team.