Guide To Prevention And Treatment Options For Moles

Shave Excision

Shave excision is a surgical procedure with a sharp razor used to remove growths on the skin. In addition to removing moles, doctors can use this procedure to remove tumors and lesions. If scarring is a concern, the doctor may also feather the edges of the excision site using an electrode. This helps make any scarring less noticeable because the scar will blend better into the skin. If the mole has changed or caused any concerns, the doctor may send it to a lab to be analyzed. A lab analysis will indicate whether the cells are cancerous or not.

Shave excisions do not tend to have very noticeable scars, and they are less invasive than other surgical procedures. There are no stitches or sutures required after the procedure. Patients typically only need local anesthesia, which is administered to the mole and surrounding area. The growth will be removed using several horizontal cuts of the razor, and there may be some electrosurgical feathering afterward.

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