If a derm. can chop a raised mole can i do it my self? if not what is the cost? insurance coverage?

Question

i do have alcohol a razor and bandage and i will amke sure everyhting is completely santized.

Answer 1

Well, I suppose if you are really seriously into pain and suffering you can certainly do it yourself. And you aren't going to mind the horrible scar left behind when it eventually heals? Seriously, there is just a little more to removing a mole than simply carving it off. Lets start with the injection to deaden the pain and help control the bleeding- both of which are going to happen. The mole also extends down into the skin layers, and if you don't get it all, well- it could well make a reappearance. Moles also tend to have a really good blood supply, making removal a really bloody messy business in some cases. The dermatologist will not simply carve you like a steak, he will do an incision that leaves neat edges which can then be sutured to leave a nearly unnoticeable scar. And the mole he removes will go to a pathologist for examination to make sure you don't have skin cancer.
Actually, most regular physicians can remove a simple mole in their office. It is covered by insurance, and the cost you would have to discuss with the doctor. For the price you pay, you get a safe procedure done by a trained professional, using materials which are sterile, not just sanitized. You end up with much fewer complications and a much nicer looking result.
Please, go see the doctor to have your mole removed. Trust me, it's not something you should or want to do at home to yourself. Save money in some other area, not with do it yourself surgery.

Answer 2

I would not advise you to try and do surgery to yourself, for many reasons. First off, no matter how hard you try to sterilize everything, you are still going to be at much higher risk of infection than if a doctor uses autoclave-sterilized equipment. Secondly, you're likely to leave a scar. And finally, part of the trick is knowing when to stop, if you don't, then you run the risk of unnecessary scarring, or the mole growing back (at least partially).

Answer 3

I would advise against it. Besides the possibility of infection, you could end up with a scar which looks worse than the mole. As far as your insurance coverage is concerned, I would think if the Dr. is suspicious that it could be cancerous, it would be covered. Otherwise, it's probably considered cosmetic surgery, and no coverage. (I tried to get my internist to remove one from my face. He insisted it was a "benign cyst", and no possibility it is cancer. Needless to say, the mole.....er....benign cyst is still there.)

Answer 4

IF, you have seen this done, then I would suspect your know how to do it. But, be careful. I not know much about Moles. I have removed a few Warts. You may ask, if, anyone know of some ways to remove a Mole, make sure they understand it not a Mole in the yard. I have seen some great answers about removing warts, if they work.

Answer 5

Get insurance and then get it removed professionally. Jeeze.............some people and their children.......honestly.