I have a mole on the tip of my nose. What's the best method of removal with least scarring & cost? (Photo)

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My husband has had a raised mole on the end of his nose for many years. He's going to have it removed and has been to both a dermatologist and a plastic surgeon with one suggesting shaving it and the other cutting it out and stitching it. We are unsure what is the best approach for this particular mole due to it being on the end of the nose and of course it's not a flat area. It also has a few hairs that grow out of it and some large pore areas that produce a blackhead now and then.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Mole removal begins with a comprehensive examination and consultation to determine the likelihood of a mole being worrisome. Excisional and incisional biopsies are reserved for suspicious moles. But it’s good news that most moles are not problematic and are only cosmetic, thus leading to the option of scarless or non-surgical mole removal with lasers and RF and plasma. Our office specializes in non-surgical mole removal.

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James Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSC · Answer

Hi there, excellent question. This is something I see weekly. The method I use has yet to fail me. I use what is called Radiofrequency tissue ablation. I know, sounds fancy! Basically what this is, is you use something similar to electricity to remove the mole and make it level with the skin. In the end, you dont remove the whole mole, which is good because if you did that, you'd be left with a scar. Using this method, you don't get a scar unless you make a mistake. I hope that was helpfull,James P. Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSCHead and Neck Surgerypracticing in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAssistant Professor, University of OttawaOttawa, Ontario, Canada

Mitchell Schwartz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

A shave excision is
typically the easiest and most cost effective way of removing the majority of
moles on the nose. It will also give the best chance of minimizing the
scar. With this method the mole is actually "shaved off" at a
level just below the surface of the skin. The tissue that has been removed can
then be sent for microscopic examination to make sure the mole was benign. This is very important and is something that can not be done with any form of mole removal that involves tissue ablation.

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