Surprisingly, most people have between ten to forty moles throughout their lives. While moles can be cancerous, the majority are not.

Their varied shape, color, and texture can contribute to their annoyance especially if they are found in the facial region. While a small mole may seem somewhat attractive depending upon where on the face it is found, larger and darker moles which are more pronounced may be seen as a nuisance especially among women.

Most likely they are not related to any potential health risks such as melanoma; however they often serve as a contributor to low self esteem. Moles can be removed for various reasons. In men, often facial moles require removal due to consistent bleeding or irritation when they shave. Women often have them removed from their facial area for the sake of improving their appearance. Whatever the reason, there are now a variety of methods for removing them.

These methods are used to get rid of Facial Moles::

• Excision with stitches: This procedure is most often done with irregular moles (flat, flush, larger, or malformed) which have a potential for being cancerous. The mole is completely cut out to its full depth then sent to the laboratory. There they perform a biopsy to determine if the mole is cancerous or benign. This method also requires sutures following the procedure and is likely to leave scarring.
• Excision with cauterization: With this procedure the mole is actually burnt away with the use of a cautery tool. This eliminates the need for stitches. However, some scarring may be evident.
• Laser surgery procedure: The laser method is less likely to leave visible scarring. The laser procedure actually seals the blood vessels and eliminates the tissue removed by evaporating it. No cutting or stitching is involved. The treatment is simple and painless.
• Shave biopsy: This method is most often used with moles that protrude above the surface. The area is numbed with a local anesthetic and the portion of the mole which is above the skin is shaved to skin level using a scalpel. This procedure generally leaves a flat white mark.

Each of these procedures is likely to leave scarring; levels vary but are most often minimal. Creams and sunscreen can be used to reduce this effect.