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Mole removal in Richardson, TX
Moles removed safely in the office by a board-certified dermatologist, whether a mole looks suspicious, gets irritated or simply bothers you.
Dr. Kelsie Riemenschneider
MD, FAAD · Board-certified dermatologist. You will see her at every visit.
Overview
About moles
Moles are common growths made of clusters of pigment cells. Almost every adult has a few, and people with lighter skin often have 10 to 40. Nearly all are harmless. They can be flat or raised, and tan, brown, pink or skin-colored, and they often change slowly over the years.
A mole should be examined if it is new in adulthood, changing, itching, bleeding or unlike your other moles. Removal by a dermatologist matters because the mole can be sent to a lab and checked under a microscope. Removing a mole at home risks infection, scarring and missing a skin cancer.
When to see a dermatologist
A mole has changed in size, shape or color
A mole itches, bleeds or crusts
A mole catches on clothing, jewelry or a razor
You would like a mole removed for appearance
Moles we remove
Changing or suspicious moles. Removed and sent to a lab to rule out skin cancer.
Atypical moles. Irregular moles that are safer removed than watched.
Raised moles that get irritated. Moles rubbed by collars, bra straps, waistbands or shaving.
Moles removed for appearance. Facial and body moles you would prefer not to have.
Treatment
How moles are removed
Mole removal is a short procedure done in the exam room with local numbing. Dr. Riemenschneider chooses the method based on the type of mole, how deep it goes and where it is, with attention to how the area will heal.
Shave removal. A raised mole is shaved level with the skin. No stitches are needed, and it heals like a scrape.
Surgical excision. The entire mole is removed and the skin is closed with stitches. Used for flat, deep or suspicious moles.
Punch removal. A small circular tool removes a small mole, closed with a stitch or two.
Lab analysis. When there is any question about a mole, the tissue is examined under a microscope and we contact you with the result.
Your visit
What to expect at your mole removal visit
Exam first. Dr. Riemenschneider looks at the mole, often with a handheld magnifier, and recommends whether and how to remove it.
Numbing and removal. A small injection numbs the skin, and the removal itself takes only a few minutes.
Aftercare. You leave with wound care instructions. If stitches are used, they come out in one to two weeks.
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You feel a brief pinch from the numbing injection. After that the removal is painless, and any soreness later is mild.
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Any removal leaves a mark. A shave removal usually heals as a flat spot slightly lighter or pinker than the surrounding skin, and an excision usually leaves a fine line. Dr. Riemenschneider chooses the technique with the final appearance in mind.
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Occasionally, some pigment returns after a shave removal. Let us know if that happens, since a mole that regrows should be looked at again.
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No. Most moles are harmless and can be left alone. Removal is recommended when a mole looks suspicious or keeps getting irritated, and it is available when you simply prefer it gone.
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Please do not. Home removal products and cutting can cause infection and scarring, and they destroy the tissue a lab would need to check for skin cancer.
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Reviewed by Dr. Kelsie Riemenschneider, MD, FAAD, board-certified dermatologist. Last reviewed October 2026. Source: American Academy of Dermatology.
Address 702 W Arapaho Rd, Suite 104, Richardson, TX 75080
Hours Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
Phone 214-833-5300