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Is There a Special Procedure to Have Multiple Moles Removed?
asked 1 year ago by CC65 in Chicago
Latest answer by Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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Tags: face
I need dozens of moles removed. In the past I have had injections to numb the area, but the injection are quite painful (especially on the face). Is there some type of "twilight" type procedure where they could do them all in one shot?
2 answers to Is There a Special Procedure to Have Multiple Moles Removed?
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Multiple moles removed
Yes there is a oral sedation with Valium, intramuscular injections, I.V. sedation, Face Mask sedation + local. Discuss with the surgeon to selrect which makes you more comfortable.
From MIAMI Dr. B
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Express Concern To Physician
If a number of moles are grouped together, you might have the area numbed with a nerve block. Otherwise, there is no magic way to numb all your moles at once.
Express your concern regarding pain to your physician. There are a number of remedies at our disposal. Anxiety drops the pain threshold. Thus, taking a drug such as Valium ( be sure you have someone to drive you home in this case), may ease the pain.
Using a good topical anesthetic...
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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist