Skin Colored Raised Mole, Not Too Noticeable, What Do You Recommend?

Wanting to remove a mole from the face is not silly at all. In fact, it is one of the more common things patients ask me about. Especially when moles are raised above the skin, they can be more noticeable and even become irritated. I always tell patients that any mole can be removed and usually this requires a very minor surgical procedure. The one thing to keeo in mind is that you cannot cut the skin without leaving some kind of mark. Basically, you are trading your mole for a scar... more

I would recommend that you see a board certified facial plastic surgeon or dermatologist for an evaluation and possible treatment. There are several treatment options that can be discussed.

Depending on its size and location, facial moles can be easily removed by one of two methods. One is a "shave excision" where the mole is actually "shaved off" at a level just below the surface of the skin. The other is an excision with suture closure which uses both dissolving and non-dissolving sutures to give the best cosmetic result. All methods of surgery will leave a scar but the trick is to minimize the scar using the proper technique.