Mole Removal

[Sindhu732]

I have a flat, black mole on my face since many years. Now i want them to be removed. How can it be removed? Will it cause any scarring?

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Moles, or nevi, are frequently removed for a variety of reasons. They can be removed by 2 surgical methods:

- Excision (cutting) with stitches: Click here to view step-by-step photos of this type of mole removal.
- Excision with cauterization (a tool is used to burn away the mole): Click here to view step-by-step photos of this type of mole removal.

Although laser has been tried for moles, it is not usually the method of choice for most deep moles because the laser light doesn't penetrate deeply enough.

Typically, the doctor or dermatologist (a skin specialist) may choose excision with or without stitches depending on the depth of the mole and the type of cosmetic outcome desired.

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for this and then decide the further plan of management.

Let us know if you need any other information.

Regards.

[sillybilly03]

go to a dermatologist. they can remove it by using nitrogen, i believe. moles should be looked at cuz sometimes they can be cancerous. if it is real black in the middle, it should be shown to a  dermatologist.