Please help! not sure what to do!

NicoleN82

Hi Ladies!

quick questions....I just received word that I have an appointment with a plastic surgeon to do a secondary biopsy/cut on a suspicious mole.  They are going to be using a local anaestetic to freeze the area, and one google search i did said this can be linked to birth defects?? what should i do? (i am waiting for my doctors office to call back, but I am worried!).

Thanks!

cowgirltu

Just tell the plastic surgeon that you are pregnant.  He will use something safe.  Also, google is the worst thing to use sometimes for medical advice, its almost always cancer.

caymanianseminole

I would call the Drs office and advise them that you are now expecting.  They may choose to do another alternative (such as a general anaesthesia) or have an anaesthesiologist come in and assist with it to reduce the risk of complications.  They definitely need to know there is a baby on board - because then they can advise you on what's the best way forward.  Hope everything goes well!

Akorn3

I just had two moles removed last week and one came back as pre-cancer. I have an appointment to have the rest of it cut out next week. My OB and the dermatologist agreed that using the litocain (sp?) is perfectly safe. I was worried but once I talked to my OB she assured me it was perfectly fine and she had seen it hundereds of times.

 

Don't worry:)

ilenegrace

They inject the area to numb it. Same with like if you go to the dentist but there is also a topical they can rub on the skin to numb just doesn't work as well. I would def call the dr to make sure it is safe and you can also verify with your ob.

NicoleN82

thanks...whew! they have cancelled the surgery, and are bringing me in for a consult instead at the end of july.  i will be closer to 2nd tri there, and they will decide what to do and when.  obviously, i dont want to leave it too long, but i'm so glad i asked...thanks

ericalea511

I had a mole removed my first pregnancy. I actually had my OB do it... not sure he was the best person but I know the baby was safe!