Removal by shave excision or hyfrecator or Erbium/CO2 laser would all be effective and less likely to leave a scar compared to excision. I would go with the method that your dermatologist feels most comfortable with and is most experienced with.
I feel that it is never appropriate to use a laser as
your primary treatment for removing a mole. Regardless of how
"benign" a mole may appear, a biopsy may still reveal it to be
atypical. There are many ways to surgically remove a mole with a minimal scar
and have tissue to send for...
Nose moles can be removed safely and sent to a laboratory to determine the type of growth and any need for further treatment. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACSLos Angeles