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  1. #1
    Registered User

    Oct 2006
    Sydney
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    Question Mole removal... who to see?

    Would you go to a skin specialist or a plastic surgeon or...?
    I have one I'd like removed, mainly because I hate it and cause DD1 used to pick at it while BF (it is high up on my right breast - you can see it unless I wear a high neckline) and I'd prefer to get it removed before DD2 gets to the 'picking' age.
    Who do I see? I'd be pretty sure it's not cancerous - I've had it for years and it hasn't changed much (just seems to get uglier each time I look at it).
    TIA for your advice.

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Dec 2008
    8,986

    I've had several removed by my GP. My sister had one on her chest which required a plastic surgeon, she was referred to one by her GP. So see your GP.

  3. #3
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    Sep 2007
    travelling
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    I think you need to go to your gp first don't you? Then they'd refer you on?

  4. #4
    BellyBelly Member

    Jan 2008
    In beautiful chaos!
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    I had one removed when I was in grade 3 and we just went to our Gp. They then put you in the right direction

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Jan 2008
    SE suburbs, Vic
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    I had mine done by a GP but I have a horrible scar now so ask for a referal to a plastic surgeon

  6. #6
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    Oct 2006
    Sydney
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    I had mine done by a GP but I have a horrible scar now so ask for a referal to a plastic surgeon
    That's what I was worried about. It is in quite a prominent spot if I'm wearing a lower cut top (not plunging or anything). I did mention it to the GP at my 6 week check, but she brushed me off... I guess I'll try again.
    Thanks everyone.

  7. #7
    Registered User

    Oct 2008
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    I've had a number removed, including one on my nipple a month ago. The first on my tummy were done by a skin specialist, the next on my back by a plastic surgeon and the last on the nipple by a breast surgeon. I have tiny scars, the worst on my back due to the type of skin, but am happy with the results. I suggest getting a referal to one of them, the GP's often don't have the experience to do it really well, particularly if it is in a very visible place.
    Good luck!

  8. #8
    Registered User

    Dec 2006
    In my own private paradise
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    i've had them removed by GP - my dad had three done last week by GP - if they are large and may need reconstruction you may be referred to a surgeon but i think most are just booked as long appointments and done under a local with your GP