Mole Removal Costs presented by Dr. Philip Young: How much does it cost to Skin Lesion Mole Removal? Well this depends on how this is being done. Excisional means takes more time for the surgeon and this will cause the pricing to go up. For one mole, it could range between 500-1500 or more. Each additional mole will likely be less like 200-500 for each additional mole. The region or city that you get this done will impact the pricing. The reputation of the surgeon will also affect it as well based on supply and demand forces. If there is anything suspicious with your mole you can get it removed through insurance coverage. But doing this may put you in a situation where the results may not be as good as you are expecting. The surgeon who removes it for possible cancer risks is less concerned about how it looks afterwards. Other obvious reasons dictate what your results will be.

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Moles – is it a suspicious mole or not by Dr. Philip Young of Bellevue: There are certain things you should look out for in a mole when considering if it is a cancerous mole or not. Most doctors use the acronym ABCD’s. Asymmetry. Is the mole symmetric? If it is there is less chance that the mole is cancerous. Border: Is the border irregular or not. If it is irregular and has uneven boreders or dark spots like moles that have popped up next to it then this is worrisome. Color: If the mole has undergone some recent color changes this is something that you should be more worried about. Diameter: Most people feel that moles that are greater than 1 cm in length are more likely than ones that are not to be more at risk of having something atypical or not as normal. Bleeding from the mole that is spontaneous is not a very good thing to have. Some people feel that itchiness or discomfort can be a worrisome sign as well. So if your mole has some of these characteristics you should consider removing the mole in its entirety to get a full diagnosis with healthy margins. The pathologist needs healthy margins to make a more reliable diagnosis.  Hope this helps! You can read more about Mole | Skin Lesion Removal.

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Mole Removal: The best method by Dr. Philip Young of Bellevue:

Skin Lesion Mole Removal

I see a lot of people and many times during a day I see the results of different approaches to the removal of moles. Many physicians approach mole removal through cryotherapy. This involves applying liquid nitrogen which freezes and kills the mole. It is hard to control and many times you can be left with a bad scar that can be even bigger than the original mole.  This occurs because the cold temperature spreads and can kill cells and the skin nearby extending the damage and the scar. Shaving the mole off is often practiced by many physician as well. In this situation, a blade / or knife is used to shave the mole off. What is often left is the base of the mole. This allows the mole to grow right back because the base of the mole will contain cells that will repopulate what was shaved off. Excisional Mole Removal is a much superior option. But cutting is always looked upon with some negativity. If done well you can get a great result. See this testimonial on mole removal. The mole removal with a laser is another good option for smaller moles. The co2 laser is used to physically burn through the mole and is good for moles that are smaller than 3-4 mm. Knowing each option and the risks and benefits is important in deciding which option to choose. You can read about the positives and benefits of excision versus co2 laser mole removal. Here is another web page on the recovery after mole excision.

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