What kind of doctor should I see and how do they remove it, and how much does it cost? It hurts when I accidentally scratch it and it doesn't look good on me anyway. Please help. Thanks
2006-07-28 12:25:44 · 21 answers · asked by Meru B 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Hey i had the exact same thing done to me... you have to go to a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon. Depending on the size of the mole they usually do it in the office and you can go home right after. The cost will depend on the doctor but a mole really shouldn't hurt if accidental scratched (I don't want to freak you out) but you should really get it checked. If you worried about cost your insurance may pay for it or the doctor may let you make payments (that what I did). Plus it doesn't hurt that much. :) Promise.
2006-07-28 12:32:53 · answer #1 · answered by ttcangel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it hurts or has changed any, you should see a doctor right away. Your family doctor can send you where ever you may need to go. If it is a healthy, raised mole, you can tie a piece of thread around it- tightly and it will fall off in a couple of days. I did this to a mole under my arm. Your best bet is to see your doctor first.
2006-07-28 19:31:47 · answer #2 · answered by Jacks036 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your regular family doctor first. He/she will refer you to a dermatologist, or, if the mole is very large and in a place where scarring is an issue, to a plastic surgeon. It will probably be removed in that doctor's office. Cost will vary depending on where you live, which doctor you go to, whether you have insurance to cover it, etc.
2006-07-28 19:30:15 · answer #3 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dermatologist is the best doctor for removing the mole. If you have medical insurance it should be covered. If not call around and check out the prices.
2006-07-28 19:29:17 · answer #4 · answered by Kali_girl825 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a dermatologist. Depending on the size, depth, and condition they may freeze, burn or cut it off. I've had all three. Burning stung a little, freezing stings a lot, but doesn't last long, and if they cut it off (usually for lab testing - skin cancer) they numb the area first which isn't too bad. I don't' know about the costs, my insurance has always covered all but the copay.
Good luck.
2006-07-28 19:31:18 · answer #5 · answered by sandysstyles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well there is a cheaper way alright check this out you take a knife one without a seraded edge and heat it over the stove and once it is hot simply cut the moleoff of your face the heat kills the nerves in the wound and also seals it up so less chance of infection I did it once with an infected cut and everything is dandy now hows that for some redneck medical skills. or you could see a dermotologist they could point you in the right direction.
2006-07-28 19:31:20 · answer #6 · answered by Treygermeister 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a dermatologist who can surgically remove your mole. Request also for a biopsy of the mole removed to make sure it is benign. I had mine removed two years ago and it was not a painful process.
2006-07-28 19:30:54 · answer #7 · answered by Belen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a dermatologist. It depends on the size of the mole, and the dermatologist. Good Luck
2006-07-28 19:29:29 · answer #8 · answered by Pirate_Wench 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get it checked out to make sure it is not cancerous (because if it was or potentially become - then your costs go way down and insurance picks up most of it)
Don't screw around, go to a really good plastic surgeon. This is your face you are talking about.
2006-07-28 19:29:20 · answer #9 · answered by kpizura 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might not want to because you might look cute with it and people might like you with it, but if it's like Mt. Helen on your face, then see a certified doctor, don't take any of those idiot get a razor or freeze it off advices. Good luck.
2006-07-28 19:30:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋