FAQs

January 2024

Can I use my insurance, FSA cards or Care Credit for mole removal treatments?

2024-01-12T02:55:17-08:00

Yes, you can. Our patients in the Orange County area may utilize several forms of payments and insurance options for their mole removal consultations and treatments. While mole removal treatments are considered a cosmetic procedure, there are many insurances that may cover part of the treatment. Also, Flexible Spending Account Cards and Care Credit Cards [...]

Can I use my insurance, FSA cards or Care Credit for mole removal treatments?2024-01-12T02:55:17-08:00

Do at-home mole removal treatments or remedies work?

2024-01-12T02:54:06-08:00

No, they do no. While there are many over the counter options like mole removal pens, oils, creams and other methods, they are most of the time very unsafe and highly ineffective. We do not recommend trying to attempt mole removal at home without a licensed physician. You could do more damage and harm than [...]

Do at-home mole removal treatments or remedies work?2024-01-12T02:54:06-08:00

Can you remove flesh colored or skin colored moles from the face and body?

2024-01-12T02:53:21-08:00

Absolutely! It is actually very common for people to have flesh colored moles throughout their body. These are often raised and vary in shape as well. They may appear in an area that is not cosmetically pleasing to a patient and thus they request their removal. These flesh colored moles can be removed with our [...]

Can you remove flesh colored or skin colored moles from the face and body?2024-01-12T02:53:21-08:00

Can you remove flat moles from the face or body?

2024-01-12T02:52:29-08:00

Yes, our surgeons are able to remove flat moles that may occur throughout a patient’s body or face. These flat moles may vary in color and are treated with the same exclusive techniques as raised moles. The outcome is the same and includes permanent removal, a one time treatment, no downtime and beautiful cosmetic results. [...]

Can you remove flat moles from the face or body?2024-01-12T02:52:29-08:00

November 2021

Is the procedure painful?

2021-11-17T05:06:45-08:00

Our mole and skin tag removal procedures are not painful. To avoid any type of discomfort, our surgeon will numb the area of the procedure with a tiny injection.

Is the procedure painful?2021-11-17T05:06:45-08:00

How long does it take for the area of the procedure to be fully healed?

2021-11-17T05:05:17-08:00

If you follow our after-care instructions precisely, the area will be fully healed in just four weeks! We always send our patients home with recovery skincare and instructions for optimal healing results. It is important to keep the area of the removal clean and apply the recovery skincare given. We recommend our patients to keep [...]

How long does it take for the area of the procedure to be fully healed?2021-11-17T05:05:17-08:00

January 2021

Is mole removal painful?

2021-01-24T05:16:16-08:00

Patients usually feel a tiny pinch when the anesthetic is injected into the area. This sensation is usually described as having a rubber band snapped against their skin. After this, you will feel no pain during the procedure and the anesthetic will wear off as the day goes on.

Is mole removal painful?2021-01-24T05:16:16-08:00

Can moles grow back?

2021-01-24T05:15:29-08:00

It is very unlikely that this would happen, but in very rare cases large moles might grow back. Should this happen, patients are encouraged to come back to our office for a complimentary follow-up treatment.

Can moles grow back?2021-01-24T05:15:29-08:00

How will the mole be removed?

2021-01-24T05:14:23-08:00

Once the mole is deemed safe to remove, our surgeon will clean and prep the area and numb it with a local anesthetic injection. After the numbing agent takes effect, the surgeon will utilize the state-of-the-art technology to slowly and precisely remove the mole (s). Following the procedure, our team will bandage the area and [...]

How will the mole be removed?2021-01-24T05:14:23-08:00

Will there be a scar after the mole removal?

2021-01-24T05:13:23-08:00

Our highly skilled and board-certified surgeons are thankful to have access to the latest medical technology which allows them to effectively remove the mole(s) and provide unnoticeable, and in most cases nonexistent, scarring. We also provide every patient with medical grade skincare that when used according to the instructions also aids in providing scar-free results.

Will there be a scar after the mole removal?2021-01-24T05:13:23-08:00
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