Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   How much does the average mole removal surgery cost?
   For about 10 small dot sized non elevated moles and a thumbtack sized elevated one if that helps.

   • ANSWER:
     That depends on where it is and how much you care about a scar and how much you suspect it might be cancerous or not.

     I’ve had moles removed on an office visit for about 0….although I only had to pay my insurance co-pay. But the mole I had removed from my face by a plastic surgeon cost a couple thousand dollars.

     I’d say that for most cases though, that you are looking at something less than 0 per mole. I’d call and ask.

2. QUESTION:
   How much will mole removal cost?
   I have a mole on my thigh and it’s a bit larger than the size of an eraser, but it’s not cancerous. I’ve gotten it checked out. However, this mole has been making me so self-conscious. I haven’t even worn shorts or gone to the beach in years because of this mole. I don’t really care if it scars, so I was wondering around how much it would cost to get it cut out?

   • ANSWER:
     It ranges between to 0 per mole depending on the method used and the size / type of the treated mole. Generally, the common mole removal procedures include:

     1. surgery (excision / freezing with liquid nitrogen / electric cauterization, shaving)
     2. radio frequency surgery
     3. laser treatment

     For home remedy, you have 2 options:

     1. over-the-counter mole removal creams such as Dermatend, Moles/Warts Vanish
     2. natural ingredients such as castor oil, apple cider vinegar, etc.

     I personally use natural home remedy to get rid of unwanted moles. Castor oil works great for me.

     To understand more about each of the procedure, visit the website below.

3. QUESTION:
   How do i remove a mole without surgery?
   I have a raised mole on my skin and it is about a centimeter in lengeth and i want to remove it naturally like with a cream or something i can buy from a drugstore.
   Please help!!!

   • ANSWER:
     Just have it removed by a doctor. I had one removed from my neck when i was like 8 years old. It didn’t really hurt and I doubt it cost my parents alot of money. The removal took about 2 min’s tops. Save yourself from unnessary pain and possible scars.

4. QUESTION:
   Does mole removal creams and lotions at pharmacies work?
   I want to get this annoying small mole off my face, but im scared do it by surgery or laser and it cost way to much just to remove one mole. I wanted to go to a place like Walgreen’s or CVS. Can someone who knows or who has used it tell me if it is safe and tell me how long it would take to work.

   Thank You

   • ANSWER:
     No, half of the products in stores do more damage than repair.
     i would advise u to seek a dermatologist opinion, they can tell u, which product to use and that is safe to ur type of skin. they would do a series of test to ur skin to see what is best for u. and is way cheaper, than surgery or laser, and is a lot safer……..

5. QUESTION:
   How long does it take for a cauterized mole to heal?
   I had surgery two weeks ago to remove a mole. They cauterized the area (no bleeding or complications.) It is making light scabbing around the edges but the center is somewhat yellow. Is this normal and how much longer before it heals?

   • ANSWER:
     Do not pick the scab prematurely, it can cause infection and leave behind unsightly scar. Follow the guidance below for proper aftercare procedures. It is very important as you won’t want to get a bad scar from your mole removal. Besides that, avoid sun exposure at all cost and eat healthily to speed up the healing process.

6. QUESTION:
   How much would a mole removal cost ?
   Hello, i am 15 and have a mole on my eyebrow, its fairly small, I go boxing and sometimes catch it, i want it to be removed by the NHS, Would they do it? The reason is when i start boxing again i dont want to catch it, would the NHS remove this small mole for me? And if so how much will it cost? Thankyou

   • ANSWER:
     While the NHS will not carry out surgery that is considered cosmetic, there are occasions when something needs treating that may cause a problem. A mole on your eyebrow may be considered such a case. You will need a referral from your doctor though and you will need to convince him that it is really bothering you. With the referral, you go along to your local hospital and have the mole removed using local anaesthetic. If done on the NHS it will cost nothing at all.

7. QUESTION:
   When getting laser mole removal does one visit remove all of moles at once?
   Also does hair grow there? any tips on prevents hair foccile damage.
   does it scar?
   i have billions of moles will they be removed in one session that costs 400+ or is it free for someone under 16-

   • ANSWER:
     I personally had 20 moles removed all at once by laser. It has been 5 weeks and I still have bruising in the area but it looks fantastic. You can have as many moles removed by laser as you want BUT you are going to have to take special care of the area after surgery. So you probably better off doing one area at a time. Many derms recommend against using laser because the moles could be cancerous and if it does not remove all the cells, you could have cancerous cells and not know it. Personally, I’d get one tested at least. As per price, depends on where you get it. For me, I paid per mole in India.

8. QUESTION:
   How safe is it to remove moles?
   Of course after consulting a doctor. I am not talking about a doing it yourself project.
   I have a big mole with a diameter of 0.7mm that is also inconvenient and i heard various stories on removing moles that it’s not safe, that you can die if you have it removed and so on. Has anyone removed a mole? How safe is it?
   I asked this a day back but i didn’t get much insight into this.

   • ANSWER:
     There are risks involved for any surgery procedures. Same thing for mole removal, the risks here are infection, scarring, mole coming back bigger, etc.

     In view of the high cost and the possible risks, I made surgery procedure as my last resort. I have tried various method including over-the-counter mole removal creams. I can tell you that none beats this natural ingredient – Castor oil.

     Castor oil removes most of my moles naturally. After regular applications, most of my moles dropped off between 7 to 10 days. The wounds healed extremely well and the best part is that they don’t leave a scar! Simply amazing! I am now happy and more confident with my mole-free skin.

     Hope this helps.

9. QUESTION:
   Does the Military cover the cost of mole removal?
   I need to get a mole removed, will the military cover the cost? I’m going to basic training for the Army in a few weeks.

   • ANSWER:
     There needs to be a medical reason true. But what you and I may think (like cancer) is not what a doctor might think. If it causes discomfort and interferes with equipment, or bleeds, changes shape, color or size, you may beable to get it removed.

     I had skin tag on my upper arm. It started to grow. The docs took it off so they could examine it. Turned out to be nothing.

     If it is really disfiguring cosmetically, major military medical centers may offer plastic surgery. There are surgeons who need to keep up their skills to be able to help battle wounded. So when they don’t have wounded to work on, they need to work on other people.

     Talk honestly to the doc after you get on duty.

10. QUESTION:
    Can someone help me find someone who does laser scar removal in the cincinnati ohio area please?
    I’ve called so many hospitals around where I live and they either aren’t accepting new patients or they do not do laser removal. Its important I find someone before november 7th thank you.

    • ANSWER:

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11. QUESTION:
    How old do you have to be to get a surgery or similar in Korea without needing parental consent?
    I’m a teen from US.
    I alot of moles on my face. I want to get rid of them.
    It really brings down my self esteem. ;(
    I heard its cheap in korea to get things done.
    Does anyone know maybe how much?
    And maybe where to get it removed at?

    please dont reply with unneeded comments.
    help me! please.

    • ANSWER:
      The doctor’s fee isn’t the only cost you’ll have if you fly to South Korea to have moles removed. I’d actually recommend that you check with your local doctor first. If you have insurance they may pick up the cost of at least some of the removal. It depends on the type of mole, but in some cases a dermatologist will remove a mole entirely so it can be sent to a lab for analysis. Even if your insurance won’t cover the cost, mole removal averages only 0 according to Real Self. You’ll spend double on the plane ticket alone. Then you’ll need hotel reservations, food and transportation money. If you are already planning a trip to South Korea, then it MAY be worth it get this particular kind of procedure there. Otherwise, you’re definitely wasting your money because only major surgeries give enough of a discount to make a trip worth it. I hope this helps and good luck!

12. QUESTION:
    How much does it cost to have my mole remove?
    What do we call to a medical procedure to remove a mole? And how much does it cost?

    • ANSWER:
      It ranges from to 0 per mole removal depending on the type, size of your mole and the technique used to have it removed. Common mole removal techniques include freezing with liquid nitrogen, excision, shaving, laser treatment, radio frequency surgery, etc.

      Remember to take good care of your wound after the removal procedure in order to prevent infection and bad scarring. Check out the website below for details on how to take care of the wound.

13. QUESTION:
    Will my insurance cover the cost of my mole removal?
    I have a mole on the top of lip. I recently started shaving and I am afraid that the blade will cut into it. Will this be a good explaination for my insurance to cover the cost of removing that mole?

    • ANSWER:
      I highly doubt it. Talk to your doctor and have him first check if it is cancerous. If it is, then it should be next to nothing in cost. If it isn’t, I doubt that your insurance will even cover anything. Without insurance, I don’t think it would cost that much, especially if you don’t have to have surgery or anything to do the procedure.

      =)

14. QUESTION:
    What does the mole removal process involve?
    Painful injection or unnoticeable surgery under anesthetics? How much per mole does it typically cost?

    • ANSWER:
      dunno about the cost all i know is my insurance paid for myne i just had like a twenty dollar co pay.

      But here is the whole thign (what my derma did…and i had 4 done)

      They mark which moles need to be removed (probably already did taht)

      Then wehn you go in the second time they consult what they will do. They give you just one little tiny bee sting shot in the area they will remove the mole. Then they give about a minute to get the numbing medicine in. The doctor then takes her little tools and digs under the skin to get the mole removed. Depending on the size of the mole you will have stitches. You will get bandaged up and you cant remove those bandages for 12-24 hours i think. Then they send your mole off to the lab to make sure it was benign…(one of mine was not) and when you do take off the bandage for hte first time it will look bad but give it 3 weeks it will look better. Just dont scratch or youwill get a horrid scar (experience..i now have a huge bubble on my arm from a scar…..lol) But yeah it does not hurt that much!

      BE BRAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

15. QUESTION:
    how much and will mole removal leave a scar?
    i have two moles, in my face not too big but not too small, the poit is they are noticable.
    i have like a kinda really darkish tan. will it leave a scar if i remove my two moles. and how much do they cost to have them removed.

    thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      This really depends on the mole removal method that you use and the type and size of the treated mole. I don’t even dare to risk my face with any mole removal surgery. I have mine removed using some natural ingredients like castor oil and baking soda. They work wonders, it is easy, painless and leave no scar.

      For details about each type of mole removal procedures and the pros and cons, refer to the following site:

      http://facialmoleremoval.org/mole-removal-procedures/facial-mole-removal-procedures/

16. QUESTION:
    What is the mole removal cost?
    I have two moles that stick out and are 5 mm in diameter and one on my neck. What would be an approximate cost of getting a plastic surgery on it?

    • ANSWER:
      Go to http://www.plasticsurgery.org/ find some doctors in your area and call them and then ask.

      You shold try a 30D. it sounds like a huge bra size but it’s not. http://bfcidade.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/naprawde-duze-biusty2.jpg

17. QUESTION:
    I have a mole on my leg. Im ready toget it removed. How much will it cost to have plastic surgery to remove it?
    I have had the mole on my leg my whole life. It is starting to be an embarassment to me. It may seem not that big of a deal to other people like my dermatologist said bit of seems a distraction to me.. My parents and I are thinking about plastic surgery. How much will it cost. How long is recovery? Do you had to go to a hospital? Any more details would be great!! Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      Normally a Dermatologist would remove a simple mole. It is normally done within the office of the Physician. It will take about 20 minutes and recovery will be similar to having a wound with 3 to 4 stitches. Two weeks should heal the wound enough for the removal of the stitches. Normally the Physician would charge about 0.00 and the lab who will do the work on the mole (after removed) will cost another 0.00 average

18. QUESTION:
    Around how much does it cost for scar removal through laser surgery?
    I popped this one zit on my face.. and then kept picking at it. (man im such an idiot). Now its this huge mole looking scar thing. I want to get rid of it because it’s tainting my beautiful face. But i’m poor as hell. How much does it cost for laser resurfacing? Or should I use Mederma or Silicone sheets, which one is better?

    • ANSWER:
      I think the laser treatment is better,
      but its very expensive
      I think its about 0 to 00 per session, it all depends on the scar
      I was thinking on getting one but I dont want to pay that much,

19. QUESTION:
    How much is it to remove mole?
    I have a mole near my ear. It’s on the side close to my sideburns. And it’s about the size of a cherrio. How much will it cost. Roughly?

    • ANSWER:
      The cost ranges from to 0 per mole depending on the technique used and the size/type of the mole. Common techniques used to remove a skin mole include freezing with liquid nitrogen, excision, shaving method, laser treatment, radio frequency surgery, electric cauterization.

      Check out the website below to have better understanding of how each removal procedure is performed and what to expect.

20. QUESTION:
    How do i get rid of this mole?
    I have a mole on my leftside neck.I keep hiding it from everyone. also I am somewhat depressed about it and I am losing self esteem. I would strongly appreciate your help.

    • ANSWER:
      Don’t let it get you down. Go see a dermatologist, they will check it to see if it is a potentially dangerous mole or not. They can remove it with laser (if it’s not deep), cutting and cauterization, or cutting and stitching, depending on the kind of mole. If that sounds scary, it is usually very simple. I know guys who have had a bunch done at one appointment and they said it wasn’t a big deal.

      It may cost from 0 – 0 a mole depending on where you live, and there is a chance that insurance may cover it if the doctor believes it was necessary to remove it for health reasons.

      It’s a small price to pay considering the distress you are feeling. Good luck!

      You can get more info here:

      http://www.cosmeticsurgery.com/research/cosmetic-surgery/Mole-Removal/

21. QUESTION:
    How do I get rid of a brown raised mole in between my neck and shoulder without causing skin damage?

    and what do you do about the flat moles

    • ANSWER:
      It is true that you need to get your mole examined by a professional dermatologist as cancerous mole needs special treatment. However, if the mole is benign, there are various ways to go about removing it.

      To remove raised mole with surgery method, there are 2 ways: excision with stitches, shaving method. Excision will most likely leave behind a scar as the mole is cut deep into your skin to remove all the mole cells. The depth of the cut depends on how deep the mole cells have grown into the skin.

      While shaving method does not require stitches, it basically shaves off the protruding part of the mole, thus leaving mole cells untouched beneath the skin layer. This poses the risk of having the mole grows back in future. Shaving is less likely to damage your skin.

      Laser treatment is vowed for its minimal scarring to treat flat moles. But it involves very high cost as it normally requires a minimum of 3 sessions before a mole is gone.

      There is also natural technique to remove unwanted mole safely. You may want to visit this website for more details.

      http://facialmoleremoval.org/facial-mole-removal/recommended-mole-removal-products/

22. QUESTION:
    How can I get rid of my marks?
    I have a beauty dot above my lip, and I have the same kind of mark over by my eye, any way of getting rid of this without getting surgery?

    ~Thanks
    Umm do you know what kind of makeup if you say makeup?

    • ANSWER:
      Getting moles and marks removed by a doctor isn’t a “surgical” procedure. It is fast and quite painless. However it may cost around 100 dollars per removal.
      While that is the only sure way of getting rid of them, there are products that claim to lighten them, like SkinLight cream and such, but you probably won’t see HUGE results.
      Your last answer is makeup. A good foundation for coverage is BareMinerals. Rimmel has a nice liquid foundation as well. If you’re not into wearing foundation, blending over your marks with a concealer stick is an option.