What do you need to know about mole removal?

Most people wish to remove the moles because they think moles might give a less aesthetic appearance.

Nonetheless, the most important thing one should bear in mind before removing a mole is that the non-surgical and surgical removal method will leave scars on the skin.

Most moles are removed by a dermatologist or a board-certified plastic surgeon. There are surgical and non-surgical options to remove moles.

Non-surgical mole removal includes laser treatments such as carbon dioxide laser. Depending on the size and location, moles can be removed or not. After laser mole removal, the mole area is taped with a medical water-proof pad. One should change those pads when they turn white until the scar completely heals.

Mole excision surgery entails cutting out the mole and closing it with the sutures. One might need to repeat the surgery 2 ~3 times with a 6-month interval after each surgery. Recovery time depends on the person’s age and size of the mole.

If one tries to remove the entire mole in one surgery, the post-surgery scar might turn out to be bigger than the mole itself. 

That is why most dermatologists and plastic surgeons inform the patient during the consultation.