Cosmetic facial mole removal

I would like them removed without scarring or facial discoloration, distortions, and I do not believe a regular dermatologist should perform the procedure. Who should evaluate me? A cosmetic surgeon or a plastic surgeon? The good thing is these are mostly benign moles.

Read our FAQs. Moles, particularly non-cancerous ones, can be easily removed with a minor surgical procedure. This type of mole removal can be done in an outpatient setting. Moles can be surgically removed, burned away or shaved off. There is a minor risk of infection, but side effects are generally minor.

A skin mole is a grouping of cells that shows above the skin that is usually either darker or redder in appearancecompared to the rest of the skin. It can show up anywhere on the body, from the face to the back to the legs. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, almost every person has at least one mole on their skin, so it is very common. Moles usually form in children, and more rarely show up in adulthood. As normal as it is to have a skin mole, dermatologists still want patients to keep an eye on these small round spots as they could present a risk for certain types of skin cancers.

Occasionally a facial mole is considered a beautiful, distinguishing mark, but some moles may make you feel uncomfortable about their appearance. Moles can vary in size and color and the treatment may be different depending on what it is. Lesions that have grown quickly or have changed in size, shape or color may need to be biopsied if they are suspicious for skin cancer or melanoma.