Mole Removal: Q&A
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I have a raised mole on the right side of my face. I don't know if the mole is malignant, but I really want it removed for various reasons. I want to know, what procedure is best for removing my raised mole and how much will it cost?
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Roldan
in Chicago, IL
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Probably regular excision
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...
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Mole Removal and best treatments
Your photo is hard to distinguish the exact nature of your mole. The safest method would be to have a shave biopsy of the lesion performed under local anesthesia. The mole would be sent for the pathology lab to determine if it is benign or malignant. A mole such as yours would never be lasered off. The treatment should generally run $400. Be certain to find an experienced board certified dermatologist.
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It is difficult to evaluate from this photo what option would be best. There are a variety of factors involved. One option would be to have the lesion completely surgically excised and sent to pathology. Another option is to do a shave biopsy and have that sent to pathology. It's difficult to see if the lesion is raised or not.
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