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What Are The Options Available For Removing Deep Flat Moles? (photo)

I have a flat mole on the right side of my nose which has been there since birth. I always thought it was a birthmark but lately realize it wasn't and is considering getting it removed. I do not mind scarring just want it removed as im tired of being starred at weirdly, called names such as ''moley'' etc. Its lowering my self esteem and i have little or no confidence whatsoever in what i want to do career wise. What procedure method would be best for removing it?

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by ambitiouskid8 in London

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Mole needs surgical excision

Removing this mole completely will require surgical excision. Excisions in this area are standard procedure for Dermatologists, particularly those with Mohs fellowship training. Wounds in this area can be repaired either by moving nearby skin into the wound, applying a skin graft, or allowing it to heal in on it's own. A scar is inevitable and it's appearance will improve over the coarse of at least one year. Laser resurfacing procedures can effectively... more

Mole removal

For a complete removal of a mole, the only option for you is to have the mole completely surgically excised. This can be done under local anesthetic. I would advise that you see a board certified facial plastic surgeon for an evaluation.

Sam Naficy, MD

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Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Dark moles do well excised and the edges dermabraded.

Excision of your mole under local anesthesia is your really only option to remove it and I would dermabrade the edges of the wound to help blend the scar as nice as possible. Cost $500. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

David Hansen, MD

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Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

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Options to remove flat moles

The best method to remove a flat mole is to surgically excise it. The location of your mole makes the excision a little more difficult in terms of closing it. I would consult with a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon to discuss the possible surgical excision and go over the different surgical options.

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ambitiouskid8
21 Nov 2012

I've followed all your advice and book a consultation with a plastic surgeon locally that explain what type of mole it is, the size etc. Now that I know it can be removed and don't mind the scar there's another set back I'm facing, the price. I've got a quotation for the proposed surgery which includes all your hospital, anaesthetic, surgical fees, post-op care, and all the follow-up consultations for £3407.00 *jaw dropping* just to have a mole removed. Is it that expensive? Is there any other way.

ambitiouskid8
7 Nov 2012

Ok. Would it be possible removing such mole with a mole removal cream or other methods apart from plastic surgery?

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7 Nov 2012

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Mole Removal: Q&A