Inexpensive, Low-risk Method of Removing a Mole Near the Eye?

First of all, it would depend on the cause of the mole. The word mole is generic and could denote a benign or malignant lesion. Most benign lesions close to the eye,can be shaved off, cauterized, frozen excised or lasered. If in doubt the mole should be biopsied.

Least expensive is shave biopsy, often with good cosmetic results.  An advantage of this method is that you get pathology to review your mole to be sure it is not malignant (this is always a good idea) and that there are no stitches to deal with.  It heals like a scratch heals.  Also, there is no need to be concerned about general anesthesia costs/risks when you choose the shave biopsy technique.

The most important factor is finding a surgeon with experience in the face and he/she will suggest the best method of removing a mole, as the characteristics of each mole are different.  I would focus on what is the best method to both remove the mole, as well as leave as imperceptible scar as possible.  Their are multiple techniques for removing a mole including a modified shave technique as well as direct excision and closure.

Most lesions around the eyes are skin tags or warts which only require a 2 second snip for about $150 and is painless. True moles can be excised under local anesthesia which takes only a couple of minutes for about $250-350. 

The easiest way is to have a shave biopsy done. The mole is injected with lidocaine and then shaved off like a sliver with a scalpel. The base of the wound is cauterized with a bovie (hot rod like instrument). The removed mole is sent for biopsy.  Regards

The location may be a tip off that you may not have a mole ( this is a lay term...but we dermatologists have adapted it to generally mean a pigmented lesion..the proper name for it being a melanocytic nevus in that there can be nevi which are not melanocytic such as a connective tissue nevus). Now that I have cleared up the nomenclature: you may have a small growth called a papilloma. This is a benign excrescence, often due to rubbing the eyes. This is a very common growth around the eyes.Remova more

There are many lasers out there that can remove your mole including q switched lasers anywhere from 650nm to 1200nm. Intense pulse light is another possible way but with less evidence and experience out there. Excising the mole is the most assured way to fully remove it but with the cost of a visible incision. If done right you can make that incision look super however. One thing to think about if there is any recent change to the mole you should consider getting it looked at by a... more