Want a mole removed? Live in the United States? Ok, no problem. Before you open your wallet, you should know mole removal cost factors to buy the services or products to remove the little dark (and sometimes furry) skin bumps on your skin.
Here’s a list of typical mole removal costs in America, based on which technique you use:
Cost of dental floss mole removal method
The dental floss mole removal process requires these supplies:
Floss (unwaxed) cost: $8 (or so).
Skin cleanser: Soap and water (pennies) or skin sanitizer ($5)
Final cost: $8-$13.
Cost of apple cider vinegar mole removal method
The apple cider vinegar mole removal process requires these supplies:
$6 for the cider vinegar, $5 for the BandAids and $2.50 for the cotton swabs.
Price: $13.50, unless you get it infected and then add $75 to $125 for the emergency room visit, less your co-pay.
Cost of garlic mole removal methods
The garlic mole removal methods require these supplies:
- Fresh garlic bulb(s) $1 to $3
- Castor Oil
(if creating a paste) $7 to $10
- Vaseline $7 to $10
- Bandage/band-aids $5
- Cotton swabs $2.50
Price: $13.50, unless you get it infected and then add $75 to $125 for the emergency room visit, less your co-pay.
Mole removal cost in a doctor’s office for the shaving biopsy method
In this medically assisted mole removal method, your doctor cuts the mole off at close to the the skin’s surface and seals the wound. Learn more on this doctor’s mole removal procedure here.
Cost: $100 to $200
Mole removal cost in a doctor’s office for advanced procedures
There are two advanced mole removal methods:
- Your doctor cuts the mole out from the root using a sharpen punch tool. Used when they want to test skin cells at a deeper level.
- They cut around the mole and take out additional skin around the mole. Used when cancer may be suspected.
Cost:
The is also a fee to to determine if the mole is cancerous or precancerous. Health insurance usually covers this, but you don’t have insurance or if you want to have a mole sent even if is being removed for purely cosmetic reasons, then this costs any extra $125 to $200.
Cost of mole removal creams, ointments, etc.
A tube or bottle that can remove four to 10 moles or skin tags runs $30 to $50. Sometimes more if the maker is greedy. See various prices here. ALSO: see these on Amazon.
Cost of mole removal kits.
Expect to overpay $75 to $100 for a kit. Includes cream, swabs, cleanser, sanders, pokers, etc. See more on this here.
Cost of mole removal zapper gadgets
This gadget called the Professional Dot Mole Removal System runs around $27. Zap freckles and moles with it to remove them. Apparently it hurts so use numbing cream.
Read more about it on Amazon. Be sure to read the reviews,