can moles be lazored off?

Question

does it hurt?

Answer 1

The best method for mole removal depends on different characteristics of the mole including size, shape, and color. With most moles (pigmented areas) we are either born with them, or they appear over time as we exose our skin to the sun. For flat moles, skin tags, or protruding moles that have been realtively stable since birth (with no rapid growing, shape changing, etc.) treatment with laser or excision can remove them easily. Other moles that have changed in color or contour should be removed for biopsy to determine if they are associated with skin cancer.

Treatment Methods for Mole Removal:

Laser- Usually used for pigmented nevi (flat moles that are brown/black in color). This method of removal may require repeated treatments (approximately 1-3) before the mole is gone. Light from the laser usually does not penetrate deeply enough to use this method on raised moles.

Excision (cutting) with sutures- Some moles may require excision for complete and permanant removal. This is usually a single treatment and is usually used for protruding moles.

Electrocautery- Usually used for removing skin tags, or seborrheia keritosis. It is a procedure that uses heat to burn the mole off, reaching only the superficial layers of the skin (so scarring is not a problem). Multiple treatments may be needed (approximately 1-3). -

Answer 2

Depends what kind of mole. Mostly skin tags and other benign appearing lesions like warts can be removed with a laser... When it comes to true moles it may be best to actually excise them or cut them entirely off and send them for biopsy just in case there is a concern for cancer. Your are numbed first with lidocaine, so the actual mole removal doesn't hurt, but the injection of numbing medication will sting or burn...

Answer 3

Moles are undesirable growths upon our skin. They may get extracted using surgery, or even better through several diy home remedies.

Surgery is high-priced, costing from $150-400 yet it might bring scarring damage. Home cures tend to be low-cost and also can eradicate bothersome moles within only a couple of days without leaving scar issues.

Home remedies may use apple cider vinegar, fresh juice from sour apples, or even fresh pineapple juice used for a few days.

Answer 4

I agree with DrM. Our daughter had a troublesome mole, and although her dermatologist uses laser, the mole was removed in a minor surgical procedure.

Answer 5

They can but dermatologists don't like to do it because if it is on the face you'll see the "Zebra" effect (white patch) and it is also said that it is safer to leave it be if it is not cancerous. It dosen't hurt.