I want to remove a mole on my nose. What are my options? (photos)

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I went to see a dermatoligist about a mole on my nose and was told that in removing this mole i will be left with a scar because i will require stitches.

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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Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, the mole on your nose appears raised.  Raised moles can be shaved off and would not require stitches.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

bumpy moles with color can be done on the nose but need a few sessions. I would shave the mole flat under local $250 and then lightly freeze the base of it in 2 sessions $100/session to help lighten up the resultant freckle appearance. That should minimize scarring and leave a very nice appearance.

Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC · Answer

This lesion is almost certainly a benign angiofibroma. Your dermatologist can remove it simply and safely using a variety of techniques, and a scar would be very unlikely if done by experienced & highly trained hands. Minor shave excision and electrocautery or laser are the best treatment. There are no creams or pills or injections that would remove this lesion.

Kenneth W. Alanen, MD · Answer

The differential diagnosis here is non-cancerous mole (likely), angiofibroma (a non-cancerous spot) and basal cell carcinoma (unlikely, but a possibility). A shave excision should suffice - i.e. you should not need sutures. On occasion, there is persistent redness at the removal site - this is easily fixed with laser (but give it several months to heal before laser is considered. This type of lesion should NOT be treated with ablative laser - there needs to be tissue sent to the laboratory for assurance that it is not a skin cancer.Although a "scar" is expected, it should be much less noticeable than what is there

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 such as yours. 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. Stitching is not required. The tissue that has been removed can
then be sent for microscopic examination to make sure the mole is benign.
Dermatologic surgeons are experts at doing this procedure.

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