Moles are common skin growths that can appear on different areas of the body. While many are harmless, you may consider having one removed if it becomes raised, irritated, or more noticeable. A mole that changes in colour, shape, or size may also need to be checked by a doctor.
At 1Aesthetics, we offer several methods for mole removal in Singapore, from laser treatments to surgical excision, with guidance from our Medical Director, Dr Wan Chee Kwang.
A mole is a small spot on the skin formed by a concentration of pigment-producing cells. These spots may appear brown, black, or flesh-coloured and can be flat against the skin or slightly raised.
Moles form when melanocytes — the cells responsible for producing skin pigment (melanin) — grow in clusters instead of spreading evenly throughout the skin. This concentration of pigment creates the visible spot known as a mole.
They often develop during childhood or early adulthood and are more likely to appear in areas that receive regular sun exposure, such as the:
Our patients at 1Aesthetics, in Singapore, typically consider a mole removal if it’s on their face, or other visible parts of the body, such as arms, hands, or neck. Other reasons include:
To determine whether you need a removal, we’ll need to examine the mole first. From there, we can recommend the right method or other treatments to address your concerns.
Most moles are benign, but certain changes may signal a deeper issue, like cancer. Here’s what we check for and how we do it.
We use the ABCDE rule to identify features that may suggest a mole could be melanoma or other abnormal mole changes.
We examine your mole and review any changes you may have noticed, sometimes with a dermatoscope (a specialised magnifying device) to view the structure in closer detail.
If the mole appears suspicious, we may advise you to consider removing it and sending the tissue for laboratory analysis. This allows us to examine the cells under a microscope to determine whether it’s cancerous or not.
There’s no single method that’s suitable for removing every kind of mole as they often vary in size, depth, and structure. Here are the different mole removal methods we offer at 1Aesthetics.
Recommended For: Raised or superficial moles that sit closer to the surface of the skin.
Ultrapulse CO2 technology uses a specialised mole removal laser that targets water within skin cells. It delivers very short bursts of energy that allow us to vaporise the mole tissue layer by layer.
The laser energy can be adjusted to control both tissue removal and coagulation, so we can focus the treatment on the abnormal mole tissue while limiting heat spread to the surrounding skin.
The method of a CO2 laser mole removal in Singapore is commonly considered for raised moles that don’t extend deeply into the skin.
Recommended For: Raised moles or moles that extend slightly deeper into the skin.
Radiofrequency ablation uses controlled high-frequency energy to generate heat within the tissue. This energy interacts with water inside skin cells, which allows us to directly remove or break down mole tissue.
Depending on the technique used, radiofrequency energy may either vaporise the mole tissue or coagulate it so that it can be removed.
In some cases, fine insulated needles can also be used to treat moles that sit deeper beneath the skin while helping to protect the surrounding surface.
Because the treatment does not involve traditional surgical excision, radiofrequency ablation is sometimes considered a non-surgical mole removal option.
Recommended For: Flat or pigmented moles that sit closer to the surface of the skin.
Pigment lasers target melanin, the pigment that gives moles their colour. Lasers such as ruby (694 nm) or alexandrite (755 nm) have strong melanin absorption and can penetrate the skin to reach pigmented mole cells.
Because the laser energy focuses mainly on pigment, the surrounding skin may be less affected compared to some other removal methods. As such, you can consider this method if you’re concerned about getting a scar, say, on your face, after a mole removal.
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Surgery is a common method of mole removal in Singapore. During the procedure, we remove the mole by making a small incision around it and carefully removing the tissue beneath the skin.
The incision is planned to follow natural skin lines where possible, and the wound is closed with sutures so it can heal properly and reduce the visibility of any scars.
Some degree of scarring can occur after any mole removal procedure because the skin needs to heal after the tissue is treated or removed. However, the visibility of a mole removal scar often depends on factors such as the mole’s size, depth, location, and the method used.
To help reduce scarring, our 1Aesthetics team plans the treatment carefully. Proper aftercare — such as keeping the area clean, avoiding excessive sun exposure, and following post-procedural instructions — can also support better healing.
Some general practitioners (GPs) may offer basic mole removal, particularly for smaller or superficial moles. However, the available treatment methods can vary depending on the clinic’s equipment and the doctor’s training.
In cases where the mole is larger, deeper, located on the face, or requires more precise removal, you may choose to see a doctor experienced in different mole removal techniques. This allows the mole to be assessed properly and the most suitable method to be recommended.
The price of a mole removal procedure in Singapore can range from over $100 to upwards of a thousand dollars. It largely depends on:
After assessing the mole, we can provide a clearer estimate based on the recommended treatment approach.
Dr Wan believes that choosing the right method from the start is important for achieving a good outcome when it comes to mole removal procedures in Singapore, be it by laser, surgery, or other methods.
Each mole is different, so the right treatment depends on what you hope to achieve — whether complete removal or reduction — as well as the mole’s size, depth, shape, and location.
Many patients are concerned about recurrence, visible scarring, and the time needed for recovery post-mole removal. To address these concerns, Dr Wan focuses on techniques that allow precise control over tissue removal while limiting damage to surrounding skin.
Technologies such as ultrapulse CO2 lasers, radiofrequency devices, and pigment lasers allow abnormal mole cells to be treated selectively, which may help reduce the likelihood of a visible scar and shorten the downtime after a mole removal.
In certain situations, Dr Wan may combine different treatment methods to manage larger, raised, or recurrent moles.
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