I have hundreds upon hundres of moles on my arms, legs, back, and chest. My derm won't remove them as they are benign and insurance won't cover the cost as removal is considered cosmetic. It is really affecting my self esteem and I don't like to go out in public. I am considering trying to get some liquid nitrogen to remove them myself. How well does it work to remove lots of flat, brown moles? Some are very large, slightly bigger than a pencil eraser. What about radiofrequency surgery?
Answer: Depending on how many moles you may have, this can be done via hyfercation and possibly under general anesthesia 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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Answer: Depending on how many moles you may have, this can be done via hyfercation and possibly under general anesthesia 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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September 2, 2016
Answer: Doing It Yourself What you are suggesting could be life threatening, especially if one of the lesions you self-freeze is a melanoma and you leave part behind.There is an old saying that any doctor who treats himself has a fool for a patient. It goes double for any patients who treat themselves.Taking off hundreds of moles is impractical and expensive. Any removals you want should be done by a board certified dermatologist.Having said all that, the problem is not the moles, but your inner belief that somehow they make you look bad or ugly or weird. It's your negative self-talk that is causing the pain, not your skin.I work with patients all the time on these inner emotional and spiritual issues. I suggest you find either a doctor who can help you with the real problem -- your inner dialog -- or work with a therapist to reprogram your false beliefs about yourself.
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September 2, 2016
Answer: Doing It Yourself What you are suggesting could be life threatening, especially if one of the lesions you self-freeze is a melanoma and you leave part behind.There is an old saying that any doctor who treats himself has a fool for a patient. It goes double for any patients who treat themselves.Taking off hundreds of moles is impractical and expensive. Any removals you want should be done by a board certified dermatologist.Having said all that, the problem is not the moles, but your inner belief that somehow they make you look bad or ugly or weird. It's your negative self-talk that is causing the pain, not your skin.I work with patients all the time on these inner emotional and spiritual issues. I suggest you find either a doctor who can help you with the real problem -- your inner dialog -- or work with a therapist to reprogram your false beliefs about yourself.
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December 26, 2010
Answer: Self-Treatment Of Your Own Moles Is A Bad Idea
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December 26, 2010
Answer: Self-Treatment Of Your Own Moles Is A Bad Idea
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October 10, 2010
Answer: How to Remove Hundreds of Moles From My Body?
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October 10, 2010
Answer: How to Remove Hundreds of Moles From My Body?
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October 3, 2010
Answer: Be careful what you ask for.
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October 3, 2010
Answer: Be careful what you ask for.
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