Can my 13 Year Old Remove a Small Mole Under the Corner of herEyebrow?

Most moles are very easy to remove and can help self-esteem a lot in a teenager. It takes only a pinprick and a few minutes with parental consent and runs roughly $350 for a small mole. Sincerely,

David Hansen,MD

As long as your child is okay with it and you consent to the procedure this can be removed. If it is not suspicious, some feel that it is better for the child to wait until they are 18 to make their own decision. But the removal of it should not affect growth in anyway, but this also depends on where it is and what it look like. The situation is better determined during a consultation.

As long as your 13 year-old is willing and able to handle a local anesthetic needle (very mild quick discomfort), then they can certainly have their mole removed at a dermatologist or plastic surgeon's office, typically within 10-15 minutes, and really minimal risk other than a slight mark. Dr. Benjamin Barankin, Toronto Dermatology Centre.