Best option to lighten/remove the mole/freckle on the tip of my nose? (Photos)

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It wasn't on my nose 4 years ago and it keeps growing and getting darker. Is laser an option, or minor surgery? Thanks for your help. It's right on the tip of my nose, which I happen to like a lot (the nose not the mole) and I worry that a scar there would be worse than a dark mole. Thoughts?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

You may qualify for a non surgical mole removal or surgical hyfrecation of the mole. The tip of the nose does not respond well to surgical excision. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This can be removed with either laser or biopsy, and if done by a cosmetic dermatologist you will likely have a very little spot if not one at all.  Best, Dr. Emer.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Zapping dark spots with either a laser or electro fulguration will lighten dark spots up enough so they will be barely there but will be needed to be done usually a couple of times then yearly.

Douglas Hendricks, MD · Answer

I have been using a very gentle laser that allows me to shave the mole down one layer at a time. Because the laser is so gentle i rarely have to inject any anesthesia and the whole process may take 5-10 minutes. Once it heals it is difficult to see any signs that anything was ever there.I would encourage you to check the link below for an example of a patient before and after treatment.

Best option to lighten/remove the mole/freckle on the tip of my nose? (Photos)

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