To have the skin mole removal you can select several different procedures. Usually the surgeon inspects the mole and offers suggestions about the best method to use. Frequently the surgeon requests that you have a skin specialist check the mole first to make sure it’s not cancerous. Most moles aren’t but it’s always a good precaution.

The first method is a surgical incision where they cut the mole out of the skin. They will go outside the mole border and make sure they cut out all connective tissue so that the mole cannot regrow. Then you will receive stitches and depending on how deep the mole cut is the stitches will be on the outside of the skin or the inside.

The 2nd type of skin mole removal has the surgeon level off the mole by scraping it with a scalpel. This procedure will then be cauterized so that the bleeding will stop and then you won’t need any stitches. This method planes the mole to be level with the skin again.

The next method is only done if the mole is shallowly on the surface. It will be done with a laser. A laser will not leave scars but if the mole is deeper in the skin it may regrow. The laser cannot penetrate deep into the skin tissue.

All the methods listed above can be quite painful. If you talk to your physician first they can prescribe pain medication for the skin mole procedure and for after the removal. Talk to your doctor about the best pain medications.

A skin mole can have a scab for 1 ” 2 weeks. Afterwards, the area will be red but you shouldn’t be able to tell there was a mole there previously. If there are any scars from the removal process talk to your doctor and he can do procedures to remove those too.

Always prepare to pay for the procedure out of your own pocket. Most insurance companies believe that mole removal is a cosmetic surgery and won’t cover the expense. Request an estimate of the cost ahead of time, including the potential of scar removal.