Can a Mole Be Removed Without Leaving a Scar?

Anytime a lesion is removed there will be a scar. Scars can be placed in ways that minimize how noticeable they are and various things can be done to minimize their visibility (such as scar gels) but there is no way to remove something surgically without leaving some sort of mark. You have to decide whether you would rather have the mole or a scar where it once was. The only way to know for sure what your likely result will be is to book a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon near you. Best of luck! 

Anytime the skin is cut a scar will be left behind. However, these types of scars are usually very small when it is from mole removal. There are great treatments for mole removal scars, such as microneedling or fraxel laser treatments which can virtually erase any scars left behind from having a mole removed. 

Much of this depends on how well you (the patient) heals. Some folks just scar less than others. Some of the scarring depends on the technique of your surgeon, and can be reduced with good skill. What remains can be treated by laser therapy, for example.The good thing about moles is that generally the repair is not done under tension, so that really helps with reduced scarring.Take a look at the before/after photos of noses I have under "Mohs"….no, they are not photo shopped! There really is practically no scar. So yes, it is possible. Ask your surgeon to tell you ahead of time what to expect--they should know.