Moles often appear as small, dark brown or black spots on the skin and are caused by clusters of pigmented cells. Facial moles - mostly non-cancerous in nature - can be easily removed with a minor surgical procedure. If we plan to surgically remove a mole, either for cosmetic reasons or because the mole is cancerous, we must be aware of the scar formation at the end. You can conduct a free scar assessment test by experts at ScarScore to learn about the type of scar formation.

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2. MOLES
Moles are
concentrations of
pigment-producing
cells (melanocytes)
in your skin

3. The first thing to consider
during a facial mole
removal consultation is
whether the mole appears
totally safe or has
suspicious features
BENIGN VS. ABNORMAL
FACIAL MOLES

4. Benign moles are composed of mole cells that
are normal and can be removed with a wide
variety of both surgical and non-surgical
techniques

5. Benign moles have relatively uniform color,
borders, and are symmetric

6. Abnormal moles that are cancerous are
known as melanoma.
If a mole shows any suspicious signs of
being cancerous it will require a
surgical facial mole removal

7. If you are undergoing a
facial mole removal
procedure, talk to your
doctor about the need for a
biopsy
IS A FACIAL MOLE BIOPSY
NECESSARY?

8. How to Prepare for a Facial Mole
Removal?

9. Almost all facial mole removal
procedures are done under local
anesthesia.
The procedure typically takes
about 20-30 minutes.

10. No need to stop any of
your medications
including Aspirin and
blood thinners prior to
facial mole removal
Avoid ingesting vitamin
E, ginseng, and ginkgo
biloba

11. Cosmetic facial mole
removal refers to the
removal of benign moles
with the primary focus on
aesthetics
Cosmetic Facial
Mole Removal
Techniques

12. Steps Involved With the
Mole Scar Removal
Procedure
Cleaning he skin and
application of ointments
Local anesthesia injection
Discharge home with
after-care instructions
Facial mole removal

13. Ablation Techniques
Ablation techniques of facial mole removal are
procedures that destroy the mole on the surface
of the skin instead of surgically removing it.
Deep Excision With Stitching
The incisions are made using a standard surgical
scalp or a circular blade called a punch biopsy
tool.
Shave and Curette Excision
The mole is shaved off at the skin level using a
blade passed across the base of the mole leaving a
wound resembling a burn.

14. Abnormal Facial Mole Removal
Techniques
Abnormal mole removal
procedures are done
surgically – either shave
excisions, curetting, or
excision with sutures.

15. Any technique that removes a
mole will also leave a scar.
Various characteristics including
discoloration, width, and
thickness contribute to the
overall quality of the final scar.

16. Conduct a FREE scar risk
assessment to learn about
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tendencies
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17. Thinking about facial
mole removal surgery?
Learn about the types
of scars you are most
likely to form.