As with many health care procedures it is difficult to get a straight answer when asking "how much.
" The cost of mole removal is no exception.
We can sometimes get a "ballpark" number (between $100 and $500, if there are no complications) but, if we're working with a limited budget this may not be good enough.
There are a great number of variables that affect the cost of mole removal procedures.
Most have to do with where the procedure is performed and by whom.
For example, costs can vary greatly from physician to physician and from State to State.
The cost also varies depending on whether the procedure is performed in a physician's office, a hospital or at home.
Your outlay for the cost of mole removal will also be influenced by whether or not you have insurance.
While most insurance policies regard mole removal procedures as cosmetic, if your doctor determines that your mole is a potential threat to your health, there is a chance it may be covered by insurance.
So, don't forget to check your policies and discuss this in depth with your physician.
Also, if your insurance does pay for the cost of mole removal, don't forget to ask your Dermatologist whether he/she accepts the insurance payment as payment in full.
Don't forget possible deductibles and/or co pays.
How big and how deep is your mole? Yes, size matters.
Larger and deeper moles usually require more extensive treatment and the cost of mole removal is higher.
A large deep mole will probably require surgery which is usually more expensive than laser therapy or Cryotherapy and a lot more expensive than home care.
Where is the mole located on your body? Moles located in visible areas - - the face, neck, chest - - may have to be treated by a plastic surgeon to avoid or minimize scarring.
A plastic surgeon will typically require a hospital or out-patient facility to perform the procedure.
All of this, of course, increases the cost.
Can you remove the mole at home? There are many skin care products on the market especially formulated to remove moles.
These can be purchased in your local drugstore.
There are also skin care professionals who advocate removing moles medically rather than surgically.
These experts often recommend home mole removal remedies that can be prepared in your kitchen.
If one or more of these methods can work for you, your costs will greatly reduced.
Before agreeing to any procedure, ask your health care provider to tell you how much you can expect to pay.
This is a perfectly legitimate request and should be welcomed by the physician.
After all, nobody's best interest is served if the patient cannot pay the bill after the procedure is performed.
It only leads to hard feelings, embarrassment and a loss of income.
So just ask up front about the cost of mole removal and how the physician expects to be paid.
Moles can be dangerous.
Because of this, the National Institute of Health recommends that a troublesome mole be seen by a physician to make sure it is not cancerous or potentially dangerous for some other reason.
Your primary care physician may be able to help you with this or you may just want to visit a Dermatologist as your first step.
By all means, take this step to keep yourself safe.
" The cost of mole removal is no exception.
We can sometimes get a "ballpark" number (between $100 and $500, if there are no complications) but, if we're working with a limited budget this may not be good enough.
There are a great number of variables that affect the cost of mole removal procedures.
Most have to do with where the procedure is performed and by whom.
For example, costs can vary greatly from physician to physician and from State to State.
The cost also varies depending on whether the procedure is performed in a physician's office, a hospital or at home.
Your outlay for the cost of mole removal will also be influenced by whether or not you have insurance.
While most insurance policies regard mole removal procedures as cosmetic, if your doctor determines that your mole is a potential threat to your health, there is a chance it may be covered by insurance.
So, don't forget to check your policies and discuss this in depth with your physician.
Also, if your insurance does pay for the cost of mole removal, don't forget to ask your Dermatologist whether he/she accepts the insurance payment as payment in full.
Don't forget possible deductibles and/or co pays.
How big and how deep is your mole? Yes, size matters.
Larger and deeper moles usually require more extensive treatment and the cost of mole removal is higher.
A large deep mole will probably require surgery which is usually more expensive than laser therapy or Cryotherapy and a lot more expensive than home care.
Where is the mole located on your body? Moles located in visible areas - - the face, neck, chest - - may have to be treated by a plastic surgeon to avoid or minimize scarring.
A plastic surgeon will typically require a hospital or out-patient facility to perform the procedure.
All of this, of course, increases the cost.
Can you remove the mole at home? There are many skin care products on the market especially formulated to remove moles.
These can be purchased in your local drugstore.
There are also skin care professionals who advocate removing moles medically rather than surgically.
These experts often recommend home mole removal remedies that can be prepared in your kitchen.
If one or more of these methods can work for you, your costs will greatly reduced.
Before agreeing to any procedure, ask your health care provider to tell you how much you can expect to pay.
This is a perfectly legitimate request and should be welcomed by the physician.
After all, nobody's best interest is served if the patient cannot pay the bill after the procedure is performed.
It only leads to hard feelings, embarrassment and a loss of income.
So just ask up front about the cost of mole removal and how the physician expects to be paid.
Moles can be dangerous.
Because of this, the National Institute of Health recommends that a troublesome mole be seen by a physician to make sure it is not cancerous or potentially dangerous for some other reason.
Your primary care physician may be able to help you with this or you may just want to visit a Dermatologist as your first step.
By all means, take this step to keep yourself safe.