Every mole removal at Daisy Laser & Skin Care Clinic begins with a free mole consultation. Our aesthetician looks at the mole for unusual features. If we see any, we may refer you to a dermatologist for further evaluation before anything else happens.
A dermatologist might ask for a biopsy. A skin pathologist evaluates the sample to determine whether further treatment is needed. If a mole is atypical or cancerous, the entire mole and some of the surrounding skin will need to be removed.
If your mole shows no signs of malignancy and you would like it removed for cosmetic reasons, we can remove it here with electrodesiccation, a fine electric current that treats the tissue so the mole can be lifted away. Mole removal is a very common procedure, and we talk it through with you first. Plan for at least half an hour at the clinic.
Between visits, check your own skin with the ABCDE guide.
A is for asymmetry. Watch for moles with two very different looking halves.
B is for border. Look for borders that are irregular, ragged or blurred. This is one of the characteristics of melanoma.
C is for colour. Look for moles that are not the same colour throughout, or that contain shades of brown, black, blue, white or red.
D is for diameter. Watch for moles that are larger than the eraser on a pencil.
E is for evolution. Look for changes over time, such as a mole that grows or changes shape or colour.
If you notice any of these in a mole or a skin tag, contact your doctor right away.