Best way to remove flat moles/freckles on face/lips?

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What is the best way to remove flat moles and/or freckles on the face (non cancerous, checked) and lips? Is there a different preferred method for freckles vs flat moles, face skin vs lip skin? I’ve been recommended CO2 laser by my derm but am scared of scarring as I have light skin. I’ve also heard about cryotherapy and taking them out by scalpel? Are there other better methods?

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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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian
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