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Laser mole removal
mole removal · laser mole removal · nevus removal · skin tag removal by laser
The doctor removes a mole or skin growth with a laser, using local numbing. It is always examined first.
When a mole gets in the way, is rubbed by clothes, or you do not like it, and the doctor has confirmed it can be removed by laser.
⏱ Duration: the procedure usually takes 10 to 30 minutes; healing usually takes 1 to 3 weeks
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- Exam. Before removal, a dermatologist always checks the mole with a dermatoscope. Suspicious moles are removed surgically and sent for testing.
- Sun. For 1 to 2 weeks before, do not tan.
- Skin. On the day, do not put cream or makeup on the area.
What to bring
- Your ID
- The dermatologist's report, if you were examined earlier
How it goes
- The doctor examines the mole
- The skin is cleaned with antiseptic
- A numbing injection or cream is applied
- The laser removes the mole layer by layer
- The spot is treated and sometimes covered with a bandage
What you'll feel
- The numbing injection stings briefly
- During the laser: warmth and a smell, but no pain
- Afterward, mild burning and redness
Afterwards
- A scab will form on the spot. Do not pick it off
- Care for the spot as your doctor said
- For a few days, do not scrub the spot or steam it
- Protect the spot from the sun for a few months
Contact a doctor straight away if
- The spot becomes very red, swollen, or has pus
- Bleeding that does not stop with pressure
Common questions
Can any mole be removed by laser?
No. A doctor examines it first. Suspicious moles are removed with a scalpel and sent for testing.
Will there be a mark?
Usually a small light spot remains, and it fades over time.