Should I have raised moles removed for cosmetic reasons?

Assuming that skin cancer is not a concern, please factor the following points into your recommendation:


1) Out of pocket costs, since cosmetic procedures are not covered by insurance;


2) The person contemplating the mole removal is a heterosexual male who wishes to have an appearance that is appealing to females;


3) The risk of infections from such a procedure;


4) The risk that scars that look worse than the moles might form as a result of the procedure;


5) A relatively low threshold of pain;


6) The chances of finding a really good dermatologist who really knows how to perform this procedure well;


7) The length of time required for the skin to heal after the procedure;


8) The moles in question are all smaller in circumference than a pencil eraser, are raised up less than the thickness of two quarters, are not dark in color, and are present on the arms, legs, and face.

Should I have raised moles removed for cosmetic reasons?
Since it is for cosmetic reasons, it's really you're decision. I had mole removed from face because it kept getting infected, so maybe I can answer a few of you're questions.


3. I do have a scar on face from mole removal, it has become less obvious over time.


5. Shot gave to "numb" area for mole removal hurt a lot.


7. Didn't take long to heal





Oh and # 2 question, mole was on side of face, I always hated it. If it hadn't became infected, I had considered having it removed several times during life, even after I was married. Hope I helped a little, sorry I couldn't answer all you're questions.