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Mrstimmy
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Has anyone had any moles removed from their face? I've been desperate to get one removed from right under my eye for about two years, and a burst blood vessel right by it. I've been self conscious about them for years and cos I'm so pale they're even more noticeable. Plus another sticky out ones appeared in the last few days :-(
Has anyone had any done? Is it really painful and are you pleased with the result? Any advice or comments would be really appreciated
Has anyone had any done? Is it really painful and are you pleased with the result? Any advice or comments would be really appreciated
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Mine were done at my GP surgery. The only painful bit was the local anaesthetic, and it was more uncomfortable than real pain.
Go to your GP and say it's started to itch.
Ask your GP to check that out. Skin cancer experts always warn you to look out for new moles.
I have had a few removed, although not from my face. Remember that you'll be left with scarring, as with any operation, which will fade over time but never completely disappear. I had mine done by a plastic surgeon, which put me back a few hundred pounds, but the scarring is supposedly "neater" than if done by a GP or dermatologist. As another poster said, the most uncomfortable part is having the anaesthetic injected!
My grandmother had a cancerous one cut out of her face and from what I recall, that was fairly painless too, not even any scarring.
Not worth worrying about OP, just make that appointment.
Had it removed in outpatients. They started by injecting anaesthetic then cut quite deep to get it out (I have heard that on some they have to get to the "root" of the offending mole) I had two layers of stitches, some dissolvable, some not, It was covered by a massive plaster which I had to leave on for 5 days then I was free to take it off and keep it clean till it healed.
I cannot lie, it wasnt exactly pleasant, BUT I am glad I had it done as it was worrying me a lot. I have quite a scar there now, a bit lumpy, a little pink, but nothing that cant be covered up with camoflague.
Yours do sound like they are more raised (which are easier to remove than what I had) I would say to absolutely go for it. It sounds like you are really bothered by them so why not. I can assure you you will be totally fine
My mother had some removed by getting them frozen off, no injections or cutting involved. She got them done when she lived in Greece, cost 10 euros each to get removed.
however I went to the Drs last week as the mole on my hip was getting bigger and itchy - turns out it may not be a mole but something more sinister - so I have to go to hospital on 21st January
Your Doctor wont see the matter as trivial
Go see your GP for advice, but be aware being near the eye there may be reasons why they do not advise removal if they feel it is for purely cosmetic reasons.
There's only one way to get rid of a mole - blow its bloody head off!
As others have said, the local stings a bit, but I didn't feel a thing, when the tag was removed.
It was removed under local anaesthetic; it didn't hurt at the time, and it was mildly sore for a few days afterward. It was sent for biopsy (and was found to be benign).
The stitches were removed by my GP a week or so later; that stung a bit. There is a scar, but it's only noticeable to others if I point it out.
It's always worthwhile getting these things checked, and removed if necessary, particularly if they're on your head/face or neck.
Hope it goes well for you and is pain free
She didn't complain of any pain, and it was all rather straightforward. She looks great.