Mole removal is a 30-minute day-care procedure that surgically removes a skin mole under local anaesthesia — for cosmetic reasons, or because the mole shows features that warrant medical evaluation.
30 minutes
Local only
7 to 10 days
2-3 Months
Most moles are entirely harmless. Some are cosmetically distracting — a small dark spot on the cheek that draws the eye, a raised mole that catches on jewellery, a mole in a place that simply doesn’t feel like part of who you are. Others are medically important — changing shape, irregular borders, colour variation — and need to be examined and, often, removed for histopathology testing. The procedure itself is largely the same. What differs is whether tissue is sent for biopsy.
This is a procedure where the technique matters more than the diagnosis. Removing a mole is straightforward. Removing it with a scar that fades into the natural skin lines and doesn’t replace the mole with a permanent reminder of where it was — that takes plastic surgery training. On the face and neck especially, the difference between an inconspicuous fine line and a visible thickened scar is a difference you live with for life.
Dr. Vasu examines the mole, classifies its type (cosmetic vs. suspicious), and recommends the appropriate removal technique — excision, shave, or laser. If anything looks atypical, biopsy is the default. 15–20 min
A small injection numbs only the area around the mole. You're awake and comfortable throughout. No fasting required.
The mole is removed using the planned technique. For excision, fine plastic surgery sutures close the wound following natural skin lines. The removed tissue is sent for histopathology if clinically indicated. 10–20 min
A small dressing is applied. You walk out the same day. Wound care instructions are provided. A follow-up review is scheduled for Same day
Easily managed with simple painkillers. Most patients describe it as a dull ache rather than pain. Keep the dressing clean and dry.
Most patients return to work the next day. Strenuous exercise paused until sutures come out.
Brief follow-up. If a biopsy was performed, results are typically discussed at this visit.
The fine line scar fades into the natural skin contour. Sun protection accelerates fading.
Mature scar — typically barely visible at conversational distance. The mole and any concern about it are gone.
” Removing a mole is straightforward. Removing it without replacing it with a scar you’ll think about every day — that’s the part that takes plastic surgery training.”
Moles are removed at dermatology clinics, family medicine practices, and aesthetic centres. The procedure looks similar on paper. Three things separate a result you forget about from one you live with: clinical judgement on whether biopsy is needed, plastic surgery technique on the closure, and scar-line planning on visible areas like the face. All three matter; none is optional.
Performed in a fully accredited tertiary care hospital — sterile theatre, advanced infection control, hospital-grade safety standards. Not a clinic room.
Performed personally by Dr. Vasu. No technicians, no junior staff, no routing through general practice. Plastic surgery technique applied to every repair, however small.
30+ years of clinical experience. 5,000+ procedures performed. Internationally trained in aesthetic surgery at one of Europe’s most respected institutes.
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I don’t aim to change who you are. I work to enhance what is already there.
Real patients. Real repairs. All photographs published with written consent.
Patient 1 · Female, 34 3 months post
Patient 2 · Female, 34 3 months post
Patient 3 · Female, 34 3 months post
Individual results vary. Photographs are representative, not guaranteed outcomes. Consultation required to assess suitability.
Mole removal looks identical on the surface but the techniques differ in two important ways. First, suspicious moles need clinical judgement to decide between excision (which preserves tissue for biopsy) and other methods — a plastic surgeon does both decisions and performs both. Second, even a cosmetic mole leaves a permanent scar; plastic surgery technique uses fine sutures along natural skin lines so the scar fades to almost invisible. For moles on the face, neck, or chest, that difference is what people see for the rest of their lives.
When excised with plastic surgery technique, the scar fades into a fine line that follows the natural skin contour. At conversational distance it’s typically not noticeable. Shave excision leaves an even smaller mark but isn’t suitable for every mole. Dr. Vasu recommends the method based on the mole’s depth, location, and your priority.
Yes, when clinically indicated. Any mole with atypical features — irregular borders, colour variation, change in size, asymmetry — is sent for histopathology after removal. Cosmetic moles being removed purely for appearance can also be tested if you’d like the reassurance. Dr. Vasu discusses this at the consultation.
No. The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia, which numbs only the area being treated. You’ll feel a small pinch from the numbing injection, then nothing during the removal. Mild tenderness for 24–48 hours afterwards is easily managed with simple painkillers.
Often, yes. The decision depends on the size, type, and location of the moles, and on how much your skin can heal at one time. For a few small cosmetic moles in one area, a single sitting is usually possible. For multiple larger moles or moles across different body areas, Dr. Vasu may stage the procedure across two visits for the best healing outcome.
If the mole is fully excised, it does not regrow. If a shave technique is used (for raised, clearly benign moles), a small percentage can return — Dr. Vasu will tell you the realistic likelihood for your specific mole before deciding the technique with you.
Cost depends on the number of moles, the technique used (excision, shave, or laser), and whether biopsy is sent. Pricing is discussed transparently during your consultation, with a written treatment plan provided before the procedure is scheduled. No hidden charges.
Any mole that has changed in size, shape, colour, or feel — or one that itches, bleeds, or crusts — needs medical evaluation, not just cosmetic removal. Use the ABCDE check (Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Colour variation, Diameter >6mm, Evolving). If any of these apply, book a consultation now. Dr. Vasu will examine it, decide whether biopsy is needed, and proceed appropriately. There’s no obligation to remove anything you don’t want removed.
Whether it’s cosmetic or something that’s been on your mind clinically, the simplest first step is a 15–20 minute consultation with Dr. Vasu — in person at Apollo Hospitals, or virtual. He’ll examine the mole, tell you whether it needs biopsy, and explain exactly what removal would involve. No pressure to proceed. Just honest, expert advice.