If cells are left over after treatment, a mole can regrow or, even more seriously, cancerous cells from a mole can spread to other areas. Never attempt to remove a mole at home, which is ineffective and can lead to injury. For benign or non-cancerous moles, we can employ cautery, which safely burns the mole from the skin, or cryosurgery, which freezes the mole and causes it to fall off. Whichever technique we use, we always administer local anesthetic to ensure your comfort during your appointment.
Before you receive treatment, we sit down with you for an initial consultation. This appointment allows us to examine your skin and take note of any moles that may be candidates for biopsy or removal.
Our doctor may recommend collecting samples for a biopsy during this appointment if they notice any concerning moles. They will also review your medical history, especially any previous experience with cancerous moles, and explain in detail the process of removing your moles and what you can expect during recovery. Once you are approved for treatment, you will be given instructions to follow before your appointment. The most important thing we recommend is staying out of the sun as much as possible to minimize irritation and damage from harmful UV rays.
As you follow these instructions, you can begin looking forward to your appointment! On the day of your appointment, we recommend not wearing any makeup if the target area is on your face or neck. Your doctor will administer a local anesthetic, which typically takes just a few minutes to numb the area. Then, depending on the type of mole and the removal technique required, your doctor will excise, burn, or freeze the area. You may feel minimal pressure, but you should feel no discomfort thanks to the anesthetic.
Removal usually takes less than 10 minutes. Once your doctor has completely removed your mole, they may place several stitches to help the healing process.
They will bandage the treated area and give you instructions to follow during your recovery. However, you may choose to have days of social downtime if your mole was removed from a noticeable area.
You may notice some mild tenderness in the treated area for the first days after your mole removal. This is normal and typically subsides as the skin begins to heal.
You should plan to keep the treatment site clean and covered with a bandage for days to protect the area. After this time, you can remove the bandage and continue to keep the area clean and moisturized. Your doctor will inspect the area weeks after your appointment to check on your healing progress.
Removing a mole, especially a cancerous or pre-cancerous mole that can require a deeper excision, comes with the possibility of scarring. However, there are several ways you can help your skin heal and minimize scarring. First, you should avoid touching or stretching the treated area as much as possible to keep the skin tight and undisturbed as it heals. You should also avoid the sun, which can damage the healing area, and always wear sunscreen when you spend time outside.
Once about 2 weeks have passed and any stitches are removed, you can gently massage the scar, being careful not to disturb any scab which has formed. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content. To learn more about Healthwise, visit Healthwise. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.
Updated visitor guidelines. Top of the page. Topic Overview Moles are skin growths made up of cells that produce color pigment. Why remove a mole or skin tag? How do doctors remove moles and skin tags? Your doctor may remove a mole or skin tag in any of these ways: Cutting it off. Skin tags may be snipped off with a scalpel or surgical scissors. Some moles can be "shaved" off flush with the skin. Other moles may have cells that go underneath the skin, so your doctor might make a deeper cut to remove the entire mole and prevent it from growing back.
This cut may require stitches. Freezing it with liquid nitrogen. Your doctor will swab or spray a small amount of super-cold liquid nitrogen on the mole or skin tag. Shaving or laser for these may improve them initially, but they often grow back. Definitely recommend consulting face to face with a Plastic Surgeon who has experience with mole removal on the face. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Community Home ask a surgeon patient community.
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