Cherry Angioma Removal

[tspice21]

I have a cherry angioma on my lower leg just below my knee.  I am 31 and it has been there for probably 6 or 7 years.  It is roughly ½” inch in diameter but irregularly shaped (photo attached with dime for size comparison).  I went to a dermatologist approximately 3 years ago to have it examined and the doctor “removed” it during the office visit.  I didn’t watch the procedure closely, but I believe that it was simply cut out with a scalpel and two sutures were used.  Unfortunately, I believe the sutures were removed too soon (2 weeks) because the wound opened up slightly and bled within 24-48 hours after the sutures were removed.  Now, approximately 3 years later, the angioma is larger than it was before it was “removed” and it is painful if pressure is applied.  Other than the pain under pressure, it is not causing me any problems.  I would like to have it removed permanently and hope to achieve results that are cosmetically better when compared to the last time.
What I would like to know is, would it be better to go to a cosmetic surgeon as opposed to a dermatologist?  Or should I really go to a dermatologist?  If the answer is to go to a dermatologist, I would like a recommendation as to which procedure should be used to achieve the best results to prevent the angioma from coming back.

Also, I read the article below that said cherry angiomas most frequently appear after age 40.  I believe I have two other very small angiomas that have appeared in the same general area (lower leg just below the knee).  Should this be a cause for concern given my age?  Should I have any other concerns with developing multiple angiomas?  Or because they are in the same location?

http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/18/main.html

[nobby626]

I had two cherry angiomas about the size of a felt pen tip removed painlessly last year. I went to a local med spa and they used the same laser they used for spider vein removal. It only took a second. See if you have a local med spa where they have actual doctors who treat the patients ( as opposed to staff). I'm sorry your dermatologist did that to you!  My friend just had some skin tags removed by her dermatologist and they left big scars. Then, she got the rest removed at my med spa with no scarring at all.  I think many old-school dermatologists aren't so concerned about the aesthetic. Good luck!