Mole removal at a doctor’s appointment in Helsinki

Mole removal begins with a doctor’s appointment. The doctor examines the mole or skin lesion and assesses whether it appears benign, as well as the possible aesthetic outcome. If the mole is suitable for removal, the area is numbed with local anaesthesia and the doctor removes the lesion using radiofrequency technology, also known as cold laser. After the procedure, the doctor provides aftercare instructions for the skin.

The appointment usually takes around 20 minutes.

The procedure is almost painless for the patient. The treatment area is numbed with local anaesthesia before removal.

Special preparation is usually not required. It is recommended that the skin in the treatment area is clean. Do not apply cosmetics to this area before the appointment. If you take medication that affects blood clotting, have chronic medical conditions, are prone to keloid scarring or have allergies to anaesthetics, please inform the doctor during the appointment.

The appointment price includes the assessment and removal of 1–3 moles. Angiomas and papillomas are removed by zones, not individually, based on the doctor’s evaluation. The doctor will assess individually whether additional moles can be removed during the same appointment. Each additional mole is charged separately.

Mole removal at Medfin costs €244. The price includes the doctor’s appointment, assessment and removal of 1–3 moles or zones based on the doctor’s evaluation, as well as the outpatient clinic fee. Removal of each additional mole costs €50, if the doctor considers it possible to remove it during the same appointment.

You can usually return to normal daily activities immediately. Complete skin recovery continues for some time after the procedure, for example as the skin colour in the treated area evens out.

Radiofrequency technology makes it possible to remove many superficial benign skin lesions with a good aesthetic result. Because the skin is not cut, the treated area heals in a similar way to a small wound on the skin. The risk of a visible mark depends on the size and location of the mole, as well as the individual characteristics of the skin. The doctor will provide aftercare instructions to help the skin heal properly.

After the procedure, the removal site should be kept clean and protected according to the doctor’s instructions. Do not rub, scratch or injure the treated area while it is healing. It is important to avoid sun exposure and use UV protection, as UV radiation can increase the risk of pigmentation and make the mark after removal more visible.

Makeup should not be applied to a fresh wound. The timing depends on the location of the mole, the size of the treated area and how quickly the skin heals. In general, makeup can be used only after the surface of the skin has healed and closed sufficiently. Always follow the doctor’s individual aftercare instructions.

Mole removal itself does not cause a mole to become malignant. However, it is important that the mole is examined by a doctor before removal. If a mole grows quickly, changes colour or shape, bleeds, is painful, looks asymmetrical or raises concern, the doctor may refer it for further examination or histological analysis. Such moles should not be removed without further assessment.

Moles and benign skin lesions can be removed from different areas of the body, including the face, neck, torso, arms and legs. The doctor always assesses the mole’s location, size, skin type and the risk of a visible mark after removal.