However, some people have hundreds of moles that cover their body or large moles on skin areas that are hard to hide such as the face or chest.
There are a number of ways to get rid of moles on the skin and your decision will be based on:
- How much money you want to spend
- The possibility of scarring
- Time considerations
- Safety
- How much pain is involved in removing moles on skin
You can have moles on your skin from birth, or develop them over time.
Sun affects moles significantly and may cause moles to look abnormal.
These abnormal looking moles are termed dysplastic moles and opinions vary among researchers on whether or not these abnormal moles have an added risk of turning cancerous.
It is important to consult with a medical doctor or dermatologist prior to trying any method to get rid of moles on the skin.
Scarring When Getting Rid of Moles on the Skin You must consider the possibility of scarring when removing moles on the skin and any method carries this risk.
However, your risk is highest with surgical methods which remove the moles on the skin quickly.
These abrupt removal methods cause more trauma to the skin and require more healing.
Natural remedies can get rid of mole on the skin with less damage; however, some home remedies use acidic juices and this can burn the skin if you do not follow the recommendations for application.
Cost of Getting Rid of Moles on the Skin Cost is often a leading consideration for people interested in removing moles on the skin.
If your mole is normal (non-cancerous), then removal will be considered "cosmetic" and will most likely not be covered by medical insurance.
Surgical removal of moles on the skin can cost between $200 to $400 per mole and additional costs may be added if the mole is sent to a lab for analysis after removal.
This high cost can be a barrier, especially if you have many moles you want removed.
Home remedies use common ingredients that are easily found in your local grocery store or may already be found in your home.
The cost is typically only a few dollars and multiple moles on skin surfaces can be removed.
Time Required to Have Moles on the Skin Removed Surgical removal of moles on the skin can be completed in the doctor's office using a local anesthetic.
This procedure is completed in one day.
However, the mole will need weeks to heal.
During the healing process, the mole will need to be cared for properly and this will likely include having the mole covered with a bandage to promote complete healing and lessen the degree of scarring.
Natural cures for getting rid of moles on the skin will take longer than a day, and if the mole is large and raised, removal of moles on the skin using natural ingredients could take up to a week or more.
A mole that is removed using natural cures will need to heal after removal.
However, because less damage has been done to the skin, the healing should not take as long as more aggressive removal procedures such as surgery.
Is it Safe to Have Moles on the Skin Removed? Most methods of removing moles on the skin are considered safe.
Surgical removal is an invasive procedure and therefore carries with it the most risk.
Surgical risks range from the possibility of infection, allergy to the local anesthetic used, or in rare cases damage to nerves in the area.
Natural methods of removing moles on the skin use mildly corrosive ingredients, which can be safely applied to the skin.
The risk of injury using natural ingredients is highest in those who do not follow the recommendations for application of the natural cure.
Some people using natural remedies for removing moles on the skin will apply the substance too often or allow the substance to come in contact with normal skin surrounding the mole.
This can lead to a burn and leave a scar.
Does Removing Moles on the Skin Hurt? Some people are concerned about pain during mole removal or after the mole is removed.
Surgical removal of moles on the skin is done under local anesthetic and the procedure itself is mostly pain-free.
However, the area of skin that remains after the mole is cut from the skin will be an open wound and some pain can be expected during the healing process.
Natural removal of moles on the skin can be painful if the cure is applied too aggressively.
If an acidic compound is used, some mild stinging can be expected and is normal.
If the compound is applied too aggressively, a burning sensation may be felt.
Backing down on the application of the natural remedy is usually enough to relieve pain.
Getting Rid of Moles on the Skin - Conclusion You have many options for getting rid of moles on the skin.
You can evaluate which method is best for you based on cost, scarring, time, safety, and pain.
Surgical removal of moles on the skin is fast and generally safe.
But, a surgically removed mole will require healing time, have some pain, be more likely to scar, and could cost hundreds of dollars.
Natural removal of moles on the skin is generally safe and very inexpensive.
Natural remedies will not get rid of a mole as fast as surgery, but healing time will be less, and the pain and risk of scarring are much lower.