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Moles often appear in your childhood or teens and range in color from your natural skin tone to pink, brown or black. People with darker hair or skin tend to have darker moles than people with fairer hair or skin. Moles can be flat or raised from the surface of your skin. Your healthcare provider might refer to your mole as a nevus (“nee-vis”) or a group of moles as nevi (“neev-eye”).
It’s normal to have about 10–40 moles by the time you’re an adult. Some moles grow slowly and may lighten or disappear over time. Most moles are harmless, but you should see your healthcare provider if you have any concerns about the appearance of a mole, or if it changes color or shape, becomes itchy or bleeds.
Sometimes, moles are skin cancer or precancerous. If your mole is itchy, bleeds, isn’t round or oval, or you notice changes in its appearance, contact your healthcare provider.
Mole removal treats atypical moles anywhere on your face, neck, arms legs or torso. Your healthcare provider may recommend removal of an atypical mole so they can run a test (biopsy) to see if the growth is cancerous (malignant) or precancerous. And if your dermatologist is able to remove the mole and achieves good margins (the area around the mole), mole removal may serve as a curative treatment for skin cancer that hasn’t spread.
Your healthcare provider may also remove a mole if you’re unhappy with its location or appearance.
Most moles don’t require treatment. But you might want to have a mole removed if you’re unhappy with how it looks or feels. Talk with your healthcare provider if you’re concerned about a mole. Generally, moles are removed if your provider suspects they might be cancerous or for cosmetic reasons.
The procedure is generally well-tolerated. Local anesthesia is typically used to numb the area, so you should feel minimal discomfort during the treatment.
Electrocautery for mole removal usually takes 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the size and number of moles being treated.
Recovery is usually quick, with most people healing within a week or two. The treated area may scab over before healing completely.
Once a mole is removed via electrocautery, it typically does not grow back. However, new moles can appear elsewhere on the skin.
Yes, electrocautery is generally safe for all skin types, but it’s important to consult with a dermatologist to ensure it’s the right treatment for you.
Keep the treated area clean and dry, avoid picking at any scabs, and protect it from sun exposure until fully healed.
Yes, electrocautery can also be used to remove skin tags, warts, and other benign skin growths.