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What Are the Risks of Mole Removal?

Mole removal is a relatively safe procedure, and the risks associated with the removal are few when the removal is performed by a qualified physician. It is not, however, advisable for people to attempt removing their own moles.

  1. Scarring

    • As is true of almost all surgical procedures, there is some risk that a scar could form where the mole was.

    Regrowth

    • It is possible for a mole to grow back if all of its cells are not removed. If a mole does grow back, it will likely be darker than it was originally.

    Infection

    • The site of the mole removal must be kept clean and covered to protect it from infection.

    Nerve Damage

    • Although the risk is small, there is a chance that mole removal could cause some nerve damage in the area around the mole.

    Anesthesia

    • Most moles can be removed using a local anesthetic. General anesthesia may be used on patients with particularly large or difficult to remove moles. There are some risks associated with anesthesia.

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