Dr. Sam Lam Plastic Surgery Forum

I have a raise mole, and i want to remove it.
I want to know what kind of procedure to have it remove? Laser?
Also, it locate on my forehead and how long does it take to completely remove it? What is the final ballpark cost ?
Thank You

a raised mole in general needs to be excised with a fusiform incision along relaxed skin tension lines to ensure the whole thing is out. read my mole removal faqs section under faqs to get a better understanding. the cost is $1500 including pathology fees. however, if you are from out of town, i am not excited to do it for you because a mole removal is 50% about a great removal and 50% about diligent aftercare. KTP laser for prolonged redness, 5-FU for any scarring, dermabrasion for any rough edges and visible line. and silicone for any depressions. All of this is included in the cost. However, if you are from out of town, I recommend your seeking the care of someone local only because I have to do so much aftercare to make it look as perfect as I can.

Dr. Lam

Thank you so much for setting up such a great forum!

The way you treat moles sounds very comprehensive and makes a lot of sense to me. My question is regarding the cost. Let's say after the surgery, if it heals very well without needing any of those aftercare treatments, would the fee still be $1500?


--- David

Yes. That is my rate no matter how much after care is involved.
best,
sml