I Have a Slightly Raised Mole on the Tip of my Nose. Would It Be Possible to Have It Removed with out Major Scarring? (photo)

For a mole on this area of the nose, I would recommend a shave excision method.  If need be to achieve better contour, a laser ablation can be performed immediately after the shave.    

Flesh colored moles when shaved flat under local look great and don't leave any ugly scarring. cost is roughly $85 for the office visit and $250 for the procedure and is so easy. Sincerely,

David Hansen,MD

These types of moles can usually be removed by a "shave excision" method. With this technique, the mole is actually "shaved off" at a very superficial level just below the surface of the skin. This method is quite effective and typically leaves a minimal scar as noses usually heal well from shaving. The procedure typically takes less than a minute and is fairly painless. It is frequently covered by insurance when the mole is removed for certain "medically necessary" indications. Dermatologic surgeons are experts at doing this procedure.