Question 1

how is a mole removed?

Accepted Answer

Surgically: It's usually excise surgically so that it can be sent for biopsy

Question 2

i have an irregularly shaped mole on my butt. its been there for over a year and hasnt changed. is it still worth getting removed?

Accepted Answer

: That is your call to get removed. You may watch and wait. If the mole doubles in size, becomes more irregular in size, shape or color, bleeds, ulcerates or develops a nodule, see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 3

might a removed mole be mightcerous?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can be: Moles are removed because they can grow to become melanoma and often it is difficult to tell the difference between a mole and early melanoma. So removal of moles is common practice and the need to be examined under the microscope to make sure they are benign. If they are cancerous(called melanoma) a wider excision(more surgery) is recommended.

Question 4

what would happem if i removed a mole?

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Don't play doctor: What is your background  training ? How do you know that their is?  I recommend  seeing a doctor  to diagnose  and treat it. If need  sent  for pathology (microscopic  examination).

Question 5

can you have a mole surgically removed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But usually it's not necessary, unless showing features of "atypia". That's the job of your dermatologist: diagnosis and recommmendation..

Question 6

how painful is it to have a mole removed?

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It depends/not bad.: It depends on where the mole is as well as its size, etc..  If the mole is irregular and large, it might need wide excision to rule out, and capture a possible malignancy, like melanoma.  If it is small and uniform, it can be removed like a wart with outpatient surgery, likely by freezing it off.  Pain killers, etc csan be given, so there is probably little or no pain.  Best to get it removed.

Question 7

will it hurt at all to get a mole removed?

Accepted Answer

Not neccessarily: We often use topical or injections of topical anesthetics to make the procedure as painless as possible.

Question 8

growing black mole can be removed naturally?

Accepted Answer

Mole removal: A mole should be removed by a dermatologist . A numbing medicine such as Lidocaine is injected into the skin and the mole is shaved or excised with stitches . Home remedies are not recommended . It is important to have the mole tested by lab to ensure it is not a skin cancer.

Question 9

i'm going to get a mole removed. is it really painful?

Accepted Answer

Numb it first: Mole removal shouldn't be painful at all.  Whether it is excised, punched out or shaved, the doctor should use some numbing agent like Lidocaine to anesthetize the area so that you don't feel it at all.  All you may feel is the numbing needle injections.

Question 10

if a mole is larger than 6 mm does it have to be removed?

Accepted Answer

No: Many are large and benign.
Changes in size, color consistency may be warning signs.
On feet, under toenails , may also operation worth removing as melanoma more common.

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