Can removing moles cause new ones to appear in areas close to initial moles?

Question

Dear doctor I had 8 small moles removed from my head with a laser about 10 months ago. And I notice that new moles appear in other areas of my scalp since then. Can removing moles cause new moles to appear in areas close to the areas from which moles were removed?

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.

Best,
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian
Realself 100 Surgeon

Best,
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian
Realself 100 Surgeon

Can removing moles cause new ones to appear in areas close to initial moles?

Answers (1)

More Mole Removal Questions

Can removing moles cause new ones to appear in areas close to initial moles?

Answers (1)

More Mole Removal Questions

Can this mole be removed? (Photo)

Is this skin cancer? (Photo)

Raised Mole Removal -Plastic or Derm?