Mole removal, what leaves less of a scar freezing off or cutting out?
Went to several different dermatologists in the US. Most said they cut them out, some using a sharpened hole punch type device, then stitching up - cost $200 PER MOLE removed. Some say they can shave them off if they aren't deep. Another dermatologist freezes them off, $200 TOTAL (not per mole) for up to 14 moles, so if you had 14 done, it would cost $14.28/each from 200/14=$14.28. Which method leaves less of a scar? Anyone tried various methods? Which is best? Using the cut off method they also do a biopsy to check for cancer which is why that method costs about 10x as much. Links and before/after pictures would also be good if you can supply. Some are on the face so which method would leave a minimal scar?
2007-07-19 05:09:50 · 2 answers · asked by breadbox 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I just went to a dermatologist last week to get about 20 of them removed off my neck and one off my arm. They weren't big enough for surgical removal. Although I had one on the back of my hip several years ago that did and it cost about 200.00. But it didn't have to have stitiches.
The simple ones on my neck were what I would say were 'big' but the neck is a small area. Cost me less than 200.00.
I would shop around on dermatologists. And mine didn't have to get sent to the lab to determine if they were cancerous or not.
They bled the first day, then the scars showed up, but they are already gone. Dr. snipped them off after giving me a numbing anesthetic in spots on my neck.
2007-07-19 05:20:36 · answer #1 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moles are generally unsightly growths on skin. These may get eliminated through surgical procedure, or simply by using various home cures.
Surgery is pricey, charging from about $100-$400 yet it can result in scars. Homemade remedies tend to be low-priced and can easily get rid of ugly skin moles inside only a few days without having scar issues.
Natural home remedies include things like apple cider vinegar, cumin seeds, or maybe grapefruit seed extract used for a brief time.
2014-07-15 10:53:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Safely & Permanently Remove Moles, Warts and Skin Blemishes
2016-05-17 05:27:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure which is best, but once it is removed, use Vitamin E oil and that will help reduce scaring.
2007-07-19 05:26:11 · answer #4 · answered by baby girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋