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Most mole removal treatments do not require any more anesthesia than just novacaine or lidocaine injections. Best, DR. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
It would be extremely unusual for an adult patient to need to be put to sleep for removal of a mole. Normally, this procedure can be done just with local anesthesia in a surgeon's office. If a mole needed to be removed from a child or infant for some reason, then it might be necessary to put the patient asleep for the procedure.
Thank you for your question.Typically a mole is removed under local anesthesia. Your physician will evaluate the mole and decide on the best option for you.Hope this helps
Your surgeon will know best about aftercare after the procedure. In my practice, I ask patients to use Plato's Scar Serum twice daily once the skin is healed over. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Superficial biopsies have a finite risk of mole recurrence. If you are concerned about the mole coming back, it may be a good idea to have it recut. Best. Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Moles can traumatize kids very easily when their classmates tease or make fun of them. The sooner you get it removed, the less potential problems your daughter may have.
Moles on non sun-exposed areas need to be evaluated. I perform mole removals and surgical biopsies on all parts of the body. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Most of these are cosmetic moles that can be addressed with non-surgical means including laser or hyfrecation. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
There may be an internal suture, an infection, or the signs of early inflammation. Your symptoms prompt an immediate answer. See if your dermatologist has a referral to evaluate the problem. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
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