Mole Removal Options?

The "kits" are caustic chemicals that basically "eat away " the mole and can leave horrible scars.   The appropriate thing to do is to see a dermatologist - the mole will be cleansed with alcohol and numbed with lidocaine.  Usually the mole can be easily removed with a shave excision (like a scrape ) that will heal in 1 week.  The mole should be sent for pathology to verify that the mole is ok The  risk is minimal - there is a possibility... more

At our Atlanta facility if you are having one mole removed under local anesthesia the cost could be as low as $300.00 - $500.00 per mole. We would need to see you for a consultation first to determine the severity of your lesion. The range of pricing quoted above is a cosmetic quote only.

It is always best to see a dermatologist to evaluate a new or changing growth.  Your "mole" could simply be an irritated mole, but it could also be a dangerous mole, a skin cancer, a wart, or another type of irritated growth.  A dermatologist may recommend a biopsy, or may be able to remove it using non-surgical methods.

First, I am absolutely astounded that such kits should exist. The hawkers of such kits should be thrown in jail! I would call around and find a reputable physician who will remove the lesion and send it off for pathology. You should expect to pay something. I do this for $125, which includes the office visit, procedure and pathology reading by a board certified pathologist. I am sure you might find others who will give you a similar break or maybe even less. There are also a... more