I have moles in my eyelashes, Can I be put under anesthesia for removal or does it have to be a local?

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I have had a mole on my eyelid eyelash area for maybe 10 years. I have noticed it is getting bigger. And I also recently grew two little new moles on the other eyelid also in the eyelash area. I have read about who to see and plan to get them removed and sent to a pathologist. My question is regarding the procedure.

Andrew Kaufman, MD · Answer

Best option is to have a dermatologist evaluate the pigmented lesions. Sometimes people develop seborrheic keratoses on the eyelids, and those may be treated with cryotherapy. If the lesions are nevi or moles, they can also be removed with local anesthesia. If you truly want general anesthesia, I'm sure the dermatologist can discuss this with you and if necessary refer to a plastic surgeon. But the first step should be to see a dermatologist and have them evaluated. Good luck.

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