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mole/birth mark removal?

01 Dec 2009

1 Dec, 2009  Removalist

I have a small, harry birthmark roughly as wide as a pencil’s eraser. (a tiny bit smaller though) It only sticks out a little, it’s not like a "hanging mole". Can I go to a mole removalist to get this birthmark removed? On average, how much would it cost? Any extra info I should be aware of? Thanks :]

Go to your dermatologist. If you have health insurance, it should only cost however much your co-pay is. It probably depends on your insurance though. The dermatologist can do the procedure in his office. I have had four moles removed. Each time, the doctor injected the mole with some type of medicine. It did not hurt at all. The mole enlarged and was "shaved" off with a razor. The procedure was painless, and I do not tolerate pain very well, so it was definitely painless. You can shower and everything, but I would keep a band-aid on it until it totally heals, because it sometimes itches. If you pick at the scab, the scar will be more pronounced. Also, the mole could grow back, but mine never did. Hopefully this helps

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  1. cmumph1

    2009 Dec 01 1

    Go to your dermatologist. If you have health insurance, it should only cost however much your co-pay is. It probably depends on your insurance though. The dermatologist can do the procedure in his office. I have had four moles removed. Each time, the doctor injected the mole with some type of medicine. It did not hurt at all. The mole enlarged and was "shaved" off with a razor. The procedure was painless, and I do not tolerate pain very well, so it was definitely painless. You can shower and everything, but I would keep a band-aid on it until it totally heals, because it sometimes itches. If you pick at the scab, the scar will be more pronounced. Also, the mole could grow back, but mine never did. Hopefully this helps
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  2. seeya

    2009 Dec 01 2

    I had that done about the same size. I had two removed and it was not expensive at all. About double an office visit cost without insurance. Cash is the better way to go.
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  3. knowitallwhenasked

    2009 Dec 01 3

    Apply castor oil on the mole, than use a bandage to cover it, EVERYDAY.
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