Removal Options for Raised Mole?

This does not seem like the mole that can be easily shaved off since from the view given it looks a little suspicious and it would be important to have the entire specimen. Thus, an excision with a double layered closure would be the procedure of choice. Other factors to consider, would be weather the mole is changing, family history of melanoma and whether there are symptoms like itching. If examined closely, and using an insturment called a dermatoscope, which allows a... more

You would probably want to have a procedure which completely removes the mole along with the roots. Then have it biopsied so that a doctor will look at it under the microscope because you need a specific diagnosis for this dark colored growth. Cost varies greatly, so sorry, I couldn't hazzard a guess. If you have health insurance, this would be the way to go. All the best ," Dr. Joe"

A mole can be removed by a number of different ways. If malignancy is not a concern, the mole can be frozen off (cryotherapy) or burned off (diathermy or by LASER). In your case an excision biopsy (cutting out the whole mole and sending it for histology) will be a better option.

Given that the pigmented lesion on your cheek is darkly pigmented, I would recommend that it be excised and sutured closed. Other options, namely shave removal and lasers, are, in my opinion, less optimal for a couple of reasons. The amount of pigment in the lesion suggests that if you remove the lesion by shaving it flush with the surrounding skin there will likely be a recurrence of pigment at the surgery site. And most likely that pigment will not come back as evenly pigmented but... more

There are several options for removing a mole (laser, shaving, and cutting). Given that raised moles can grow deeper than just the surface of the skin, I would suggest excising the entire mole via cutting method (best way to ensure all mole cells are removed above and beneath the skin so you won’t see the mole grow back again!) During mole removal, I will mark the area around the mole to be removed in the shape of an ellipse (oval), and then numb the area around the mole with... more

The size, color, and depth of a mole determine how is can be removed. Your skin color and whether or not you are trying to get rid of the mole because it has hair growing out of it also determine how it can be removed. In general, there are two appropriate ways to remove a mole. One it so shave it flat, or flush, with the skin. If done well, this method can lead to a scar-less mole removal. These moles sometimes will slowly regrow several years down the road and they can be removed... more

Moles (nevi) do naturally grow over time, and some people prefer to have them removed. No matter what, the removed mole should be sent for a pathologic evaluation to ensure it is benign (removal of benign moles is sometimes not covered by insurance). There are two methods to consider for removal. The first, quicker, less expensive, and with an excellent cosmetic outcome in many situations, is a shave removal. This allows the raised portion of the mole to be removed without stitches, and... more

Moles, or nevi, are dark, oval-shaped “beauty marks” or “birth marks.”  Most are benign. If you’ve always wanted to have these things removed, but hesitated because of the fear of stitches, scarring, or the expense of surgery, the quick and simple, minimially invasive, no-stitches-required techniques described below may be just right for you. Scalpel Sculpting is an excellent method for removing growths elevated above the skin surface.... more

This is a fairly large mole from the picture. You should probably have it excised and closed with suturing. It should definitely be sent for histologic examination to make sure it is benign. It probably is benign, but it should still be examined after removal.  

I agree with Dr. Oppenheim. The mole should be examined clinically and histologically to assess the cellular characteristics of the lesion. The type of surgical excision vs. shave excision depends on clinical findings and the depth of the lesion, whether purely epidermal or dermal.

Direct excision with simple closure is the best way to go. Shaving ,laser, freezing etc. could compromise pathological examination and not recommended in this case. Suspicious lesion gets darker, irregular, and larger. Hope that helps!