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Risks of mole removal methods vary from infection to rare anesthetic allergy and very rare nerve damage. It is always prudent to choose a dermatologist or surgeon with appropriate skills and experience with these removals. This will decrease the risks associated with this procedure.
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Other risks vary depending on the area being treated and the method of removal.
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One of the most common difficulties after mole removal is a scar. Many people will attempt to remove moles for cosmetic reasons, not realizing that each removal will result in a scar. Many times your surgeon can give you an idea of the type of scar after mole removal before you make your decision about removal.
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Mole Removal Preparation The area to be treated will be cleansed. Depending on the surgeon's preferences, this will be done either with alcohol , Betadine, or another suitable material. Then the area will be numbed with anesthetic, such as lidocaine. This will not usually take much time to accomplish. Many surgeons prefer to wait after numbing to allow the blood flow to the area to diminish (sometimes up to 10 minutes). Depending on the size of mole and method used for excision, a sterile drape may be placed over the area to be treated, although the procedure does not need to be done in a sterile environment. Continue Reading
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Last Reviewed 11/20/2017 Medical Author: Joel Schlessinger, MD Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor Next Page: During the Mole Removal Procedure
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