Moles themselves are benign, but they can sometimes develop into skin cancer. If any of your moles start to itch or become painful, if they leak fluid or bleed, or if they change in size, shape, border, or color, contact your healthcare provider. You should also consult your healthcare provider if you are over the age of 30, and you notice a new mole.
Mole Removal Highlights
Consultation Required?
No
Downtime?
None
Results in:
Immediate
Results Duration:
Permanent
Don't Let Moles Stress You Out
Moles are a fact of life for most people. They can appear anywhere on your body, and most of the time, they’re completely harmless. But sometimes moles can be inconvenient or even dangerous. If you have a mole that causes you insecurity or worry, you might wish you could just get rid of it altogether.
Premier Dermatology is a leading provider of mole removal in Waterloo. At our practice, we can remove moles immediately, whether it is an aesthetic choice or a preventative measure against developing skin cancer.
Welcome to Premier Dermatology for Mole Removal
Mon-Thurs: 8AM-4:30PM
Friday: 8AM-3:00PM
Sat & Sun: Closed
Mole Removal Made Easy
Convenient
At Premier Dermatology, we can remove moles at an appointment with no consultation required.
Efficient
After administering an anesthetic, the mole can be cut or shaved from your skin in a matter of minutes.
Zero Downtime
Mole removal is an outpatient procedure, allowing you to immediately return to your daily routine.
How Does Mole Removal Work?
Numbing
We will make your mole removal in Waterloo as comfortable as possible. Before we remove the mole, we will inject a local anesthetic to numb the area and reduce the amount of pain you might feel.
Excision
Your provider will either shave or cut the mole from your skin, Depending on the type of mole and the reasons for its excision, your provider may also remove a margin of skin around the mole.
Recovery
After the mole is removed, your provider may stitch or cauterize the wound to stop bleeding and help healing. Your provider will cover your wound with petroleum jelly and a bandage and give you any additional instructions needed.
Results
Frequently Asked Questions
A surgical excision involves cutting the mole to remove it from your skin. Surgical excision is often the better option if a mole is showing signs of skin cancer since more tissue around the mole is removed for analysis. A mole is often less likely to grow back when removed by surgical excision.
A shave excision involves using a razor to shave a mole off, matching the depth level of the surrounding skin. Shave excisions often produce less visible scars after healing, but they do not remove enough tissue to be suitable for skin cancer removal.
Premier Dermatology uses both methods for mole removal in Waterloo.
Although moles can be removed by lasers or by freezing, these methods are less ideal than excisions. These methods destroy the mole in the removal process, preventing analysis of the mole after it has been removed. The mole is also more likely to grow back using these methods.
The time it takes for the wound to heal depends on the size of the mole that was removed. Generally, you can expect the wound to heal within a few weeks. During this time, keep the wound dry and clean. Your provider will give you detailed instructions on how to care for the wound; be sure to follow these directions to promote healing and reduce any scarring.
About Premier Dermatology
Premier Dermatology is the only practice in the area with a doctor who is board-certified in both dermatology and Mohs surgery for skin cancer treatment. Under Dr. Ellerbroek’s guidance, we offer various dermatology treatments ranging from acne and skin cancer surgery to microneedling and IPL. We understand skin through and through, so you can rest assured that our services will work toward the complete health of your skin.
Mole Removal for Better Skin
If you are looking for mole removal in Waterloo, contact Premier Dermatology to schedule an appointment or use our treatment planning tool for more information.
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Although some advertised products claim to help you remove a mole at home, there are several reasons why you should not remove a mole yourself.
A dermatologist will have access to local anesthetics that can numb the area around the mole. You will feel less discomfort at a dermatologist’s office than if you attempt to remove a mole yourself, even if you have a high pain tolerance.
Determining whether or not a mole is cancerous requires medical expertise. If you remove a mole at home that is cancerous, you may leave some cancer cells behind which can continue to grow. The healing wound and resulting scar may also disguise the appearance of cancer, allowing it to spread unchecked.
A dermatologist is specially trained to remove moles; their knowledge and experience allow them to remove moles completely while minimizing scarring and the risk of infection. Visit Premier Dermatology for mole removal in Waterloo. You may see better results if you leave moles to the professionals.