Just How Much Does It Cost To Get A Mole Removal?

So you want that mole removed. Just how much is it going to cost?
When shopping for a mole removal treatment, it is important to consider a few factors before settling for a place where you would get your mole removed. It is, for example, always important to initially check whether the mole removing specialist you are looking at is certified by a governing body or not. The American Society for Dermatological Surgery has certified surgeons who can perform mole removal surgery. Going for someone who is not certified by this body would be unsafe and risky.
The second point to focus on should be the cost of mole removal. Although mole removal can typically cost you anywhere from $150 to $400, the cost varies from doctor to doctor and depends on which technique you and the doctor opts for. In the first technique, the doctor shaves the mole off with a scalpel right on the skin surface and applies a liquid to the skin that stops bleeding. In other cases, the doctor would cut the mole and skin around it then seal the hole by using stitches. The procedures usually involve local anesthesia and the surgeries are not usually covered by health insurance plans.
Additional Costs
Your cost to remove a mole can increase a little if your doctor sends you in for a checkup to check for malignant cells. The tests usually cost a few hundred dollars extra and would determine which technique should be used for mole removal.
Discounts
Your cost to remove a mole can be brought down a little if you actively look for discounts. When looking for surgeons and hospitals that can perform mole removal surgery on you, also try looking for physicians-in-training who can also perform the surgery and will do it at a far lower cost than a licensed surgeon, saving you a couple of hundred dollars. However, make sure that the surgery is still performed under the supervision of the certified surgeon.
The Bottom Line.
If you choose to have your mole removed by a professional communication is the key. Some doctors have interest free financing. I heard of a plumber that traded his services for treatments for his wife. You don't know unless you ask.

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My name is Richard Fox. After having warts on my neck, feet and hands that would not go away I wanted to know more. I've created a resource to answer some of the most common questions about moles and warts. For more information Click Here Wart & Mole Info.