Treatment Options for Mole Removal
At DrSkin, mole removal in Gilbert and Chandler begins with a thorough skin evaluation. We assess the mole’s size, depth, location, color, and any recent changes, along with your medical history and cosmetic goals. This allows us to curate a treatment that prioritizes safety, precision, and skin preservation while selecting the most effective method for removal and healing.
Surgical Excision
Surgical excision removes the mole and a small margin of surrounding tissue using a precise scalpel technique. This method is often recommended for deeper moles or those with irregular features. After numbing the area, the mole is fully removed from beneath the skin’s surface, and the site is carefully closed to promote proper healing. This allows for complete removal.
Shave Excision
Shave excision is ideal for raised moles that sit closer to the skin’s surface. After numbing the area, the mole is shaved away using a specialized surgical blade, leaving the surrounding skin intact. This does not require stitches and typically heals with minimal disruption. Shave excision is commonly chosen for cosmetic mole removal when the mole appears benign and superficial.
Laser Removals
Laser removals use concentrated light energy to break down pigmented cells within the mole. The laser targets melanin, fragmenting the pigment so the body can gradually clear it away. This option is best suited for small, flat, and non-cancerous moles and may require multiple sessions, depending on the mole's depth and pigmentation. The surrounding skin remains unharmed.
Bovie 1250S Hyfrecator
The Bovie 1250S Hyfrecator uses precise electrosurgical energy to safely remove non-cancerous moles by delivering controlled current directly to the lesion. This targeted approach destroys the unwanted tissue while minimizing impact to the surrounding skin. Treatment is quick and effective, and depending on the size and depth of the mole, results can often be achieved in a single session.