Skin Cancer & Mole Removal

Excision and biopsy of skin cancers, moles, and other skin lesions — with a plastic surgeon's attention to the final scar. For years, Dr. Li removed skin cancers during her time at a busy cancer center, always striving for a beautiful scar, and she brings that standard to patients across Arcadia, Pasadena, and South Pasadena.

What gets removed here

• Skin cancers — excision with appropriate margins, and biopsy when a lesion needs a diagnosis first.
• Moles — raised, changing, catching on clothing, or simply unwanted; removed cleanly under local anesthetic.
• Other skin lesions — cysts and benign growths assessed and excised in the same visit where appropriate.

Why a plastic surgeon

Any removal leaves a mark; the difference is what kind. A plastic surgeon plans the excision along the skin's natural lines and closes it in layers, so the lasting result is a fine line rather than a patch — a difference that matters most on the face, neck, and chest. Where a diagnosis is involved, specimens go to pathology and results are explained plainly.

Simple, local, in-office

These procedures happen under local anesthetic in the office — no hospital, no general anesthetic, and you drive yourself home after. A dedicated procedure room arrives with our new South Pasadena office.

To have a skin cancer, mole, or other lesion assessed, book a consultation or call 626.888.9728.