Medical & Minor Surgical Dermatology
Whether a mole is cosmetically bothersome, physically irritated, or medically suspicious, Dr. Anna selects the safest and most precise removal technique for your specific lesion — with samples routinely sent for laboratory analysis where appropriate.
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Procedure Time
15–30 minutes
Downtime
Minimal, 1–3 days
Healing Time
1–2 weeks
Results
Immediate, scar fades over months
What It Treats
Dr. Anna offers a range of removal techniques — including shave excision, surgical excision with sutures, and electrosurgical or laser removal — selecting the right approach based on the lesion's size, depth, and whether a tissue sample is medically required.
Before Your Treatment
Most removals are quick, in-office procedures performed under local anaesthetic, so preparation is straightforward. Dr. Anna will confirm the planned technique and any precautions specific to your lesion at consultation.
After Your Treatment
Healing time depends on the technique used and the size of the lesion, but most patients are back to normal daily activities right away with simple wound care.
As the local anaesthetic fades, mild soreness or tenderness at the site is normal and settles within a day or two.
Keep the dressing clean and dry. A scab or healing crust will begin to form over the wound.
If stitches were used, they are typically removed at this stage, depending on the location and healing progress.
Redness and pigment at the site continue to fade as the scar matures and blends with surrounding skin.
Aftercare
Gentle, consistent wound care gives the best chance of a clean, minimal scar. Dr. Anna provides a written aftercare guide specific to the removal method used.
Good to Know
Some scarring is expected with any skin removal, though Dr. Anna selects techniques designed to minimise this and most scars fade significantly over several months. The size and final appearance depend on the lesion's depth and your skin's healing response.
Not always. Lesions removed purely for cosmetic reasons with no suspicious features may not require analysis, but Dr. Anna routinely sends samples for laboratory testing whenever there's any uncertainty about a lesion's nature.
The choice depends on the lesion's size, depth, location, and whether tissue needs to be preserved intact for biopsy. Dr. Anna will explain the recommended approach and what to expect during your consultation.
Local anaesthetic is used to numb the area before removal, so the procedure itself is generally painless. Mild tenderness afterward is normal and typically resolves within a few days.
Most benign moles can be removed by choice. However, if a mole shows any features of concern, Dr. Anna will recommend it be treated as a medical removal with analysis, rather than a purely cosmetic one.
Book a consultation with Dr. Anna to discuss safe, precise removal.
This information is provided for general educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Individual results and suitability vary — a personalised assessment with Dr. Anna is required before any treatment.