Cosmetic Mole Removal

The technique used to remove the spot will depend on the site, size and thickness of the mole.

Many people are apprehensive and anxious about having a mole removed but the procedure is simple and straightforward. The specialist will use a local anaesthetic to numb the area around the mole so you won't feel a thing!

There are several ways a specialist can remove a mole. These include:

• Freezing it with a liquid gas
• Shaving the mole close to the skin using a surgical blade
• Using a chemical, like salicylic acid, to burn the mole
• Punch biopsy, which uses an instrument like an apple corer to remove the mole
• Surgery, where a section of skin around the mole is also removed and the cut is stitched together
• Cauterization, where the mole is burnt off using electricity
• Laser surgery, which is usually more appropriate for smaller moles than large ones