Face Mole Removal- Excision or Shave? (Photo)

You really have only 1 choice. You have to shave it flat and dermabrade the edges under local. The ugly scar from excision would be unacceptable. Cost is about $500 and so worth it. There is only a 50% chance it will grow back in 5-10 yrs and then just shave it down again.

Hi there, thank you for your detailed question. I completely understand your concerns, especially with the location being in such a central and visible area like the glabella.

Both excision and shave removal have their pros and cons, and the best choice often depends on the size, depth, type of mole, your skin type, and your personal aesthetic goals.

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