Seborrheic Keratosis Removal

There are two general methods the Mole Clinic employs to treat these conditions. Firstly, we use liquid nitrogen treatment to gently spray the lesions which causes them to fall off or to fade. This does result in a minor stinging sensation followed by a “sunburn” sensation that lasts for about 30 to 45 minutes. In the event the lesion requires surgical removal (i.e., seborrheic keratosis), there is some mild stinging discomfort from injection of the local anesthetic but it is generally mild and tolerable. While the lesion is being removed you may feel some mild pressure but the removal is generally painless under local anesthetic. Following the procedure, you our normal wound care protocol which is outlined in writing by our clinic for you to take home and there will be minor post procedure discomfort in the next one to two days after procedure which is generally mild and easily managed with over the counter pain medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen.