2007-01-06 16:07:33 · 11 answers · asked by Jon H 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
No, a local anesthetic at most, that's all that's needed.
2007-01-06 16:09:03 · answer #1 · answered by Bored Enough To Be Here 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had one removed from my back when I was 20. I got a small shot of lidocaine (ask the dr to blend it with sodium bicarbonate-it takes the sting out!). Then he clamped a circular device around the mole to isolate it, like what body piercers use to hold up the navel for piercing. Then he used a knife like a window scraper, and sliced it off. It took all of 5 minutes. Then he put some antibacterial ointment and a bandage on it. It didn't hurt a bit and I didn't feel a thing....
2007-01-07 00:18:22 · answer #2 · answered by Angela M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the size of the mole. i would guess that they will just do a local around the mole. i have had several removed that way. currently i am experimenting with compound w.
2007-01-07 00:09:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't think so. My son had a mole that was 3inches long and 11/2 inches wide, they shot him 18 times with novacaine and went to work. He was five at the time and loved every minute of it!
2007-01-07 00:34:12 · answer #4 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most often for the removal of just one no. sometimes sure.
sometimes they will remove all the moles from a person at one time for some this can be lots so they do sleep through it .
2007-01-07 00:10:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doubt it. Why would you need to be put to sleep for getting a mole removed? That's ridiculus. Getting put to sleep is for major surgeries.
2007-01-07 00:09:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, they give you a shot around the mole though to numb it. it doesn't hurt at all.
2007-01-07 00:09:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I had mine done they deadened it. I was awake but it wasn't bad at all and I am a big wimp when it comes to that stuff. I have had 2 done.
2007-01-07 00:10:22 · answer #8 · answered by E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they do not knock you out. They do numb the area though and you will not feel it.
2007-01-07 00:15:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep, its a full operation, they knock u out completely
2007-01-07 00:09:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋