Which is Better Option for Removal of Moles on Face: Radiofrequency Ablation/or Laser?

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Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

I would highly recommend that you see a board certified dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon for an evaluation and possible treatment.  The mole should be biopsied prior to doing any laser on it.

Andrew Kaufman, MD · Answer

Neither radiofrequency or laser provide tissue for examination. A better option is to remove the lesion surgically, either by tangential excision or excision with repair. In those cases the specimen is sent for microscopic evaluation to assure that the lesion is benign. Ablative treatments such as radiofrequency, laser, liquid nitrogen or electrodesiccation are not the best option for removal of moles. Talk to your dermatologist. Good luck

John DeSpain, MD · Answer

Surgical removal ( excision or save removal depending upon type) is what you need, never laser or other destructive methods, to remove moles ( nevi)

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

Moles should be surgically removed in total and submitted for pathology for examination.

	Moles should never be destroyed by any means.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

Well if you trying to remove true "moles", then neither of these is good! Using either of these methods will not allow any pathology of the site, so it cannot be determined if the mole is in any way abnormal.

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