Mole removal

A laser is generally used for mole removal, and it is known to work by shallowly removing the area where the pigment cells that make up the mole gather. How deep the removal goes depends on how far into the skin the mole sits, and depth is considered as much as the mole's size when deciding how to proceed.

Some moles look small on the surface but have deep roots, and removing too much depth at once can leave a scar, so controlling the depth is important. For this reason, deep moles are sometimes treated in stages, re-examining the skin after it has healed.

Before removal, we check the mole's size, depth and location, and also explain in advance how long you will need to wear healing tape after it is removed.

Most moles are common pigmented nevi, but a mole with an irregular shape, a mix of colors, or one that has recently grown suddenly or bleeds may be different from an ordinary mole. Rather than removing such a mole right away, it is better to have it examined at a consultation first to see whether it needs separate evaluation.

Please tell us at your consultation if you tend to form raised scars such as keloids, are pregnant, or take blood-thinning medication. It also helps to let us know if the area where the mole will be removed has recently been heavily tanned by the sun.

Where a mole has been removed, the skin surface is open, so healing tape covers it to block outside irritation and dust and help new skin fill in under moist conditions. The tape is worn for about 1⁠–⁠2 weeks and changed every 2⁠–⁠3 days; please follow the aftercare instructions for details on how to use it.

After the tape comes off, the spot may look redder or pinker than the surrounding skin, and it gets closer to the surrounding skin tone over time. How quickly it fades varies from person to person.

Scabs and red marks are common and usually settle over time. It is best not to pick off scabs but to let them fall off on their own. Rarely, the spot may darken with hyperpigmentation, a scar may remain, or the mole may become visible again.

If the mole becomes visible again, we re-examine it after the skin has fully healed and decide whether to proceed. If redness and pain keep getting worse, or you notice warmth or pus, please contact the clinic right away.

Newly formed skin is vulnerable to UV, and heavy sun exposure while the red mark remains is known to make hyperpigmentation more likely. After the tape comes off, it is best to apply sunscreen and cover up with a hat or parasol.

It is best to hold off on scratching the spot or using irritating products such as exfoliants or scrubs until the redness has settled. Please follow the aftercare instructions on when you can start wearing makeup on that spot.

The price list shows mole removal at ₩10,000 along with the note “price varies by size · exact cost set after consultation”, plus 10% VAT on cosmetic procedures. Because the cost depends on the size of the mole, please confirm it after the mole has been examined at your consultation.

If you plan to have several moles removed, the cost is set by looking at the number and size of the moles together, so it helps to show us all the moles that bother you at your consultation.