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Thank you for the question. If a mole is suspicious or looks irregular, the doctor will do a biopsy and send the mole for histological testing. During the biopsy, the mole is removed surgically under local anaesthesia and the specimen sent for histology.
Based on the histology, it can be determined if the mole is cancerous or benign.
I think the charges for mole removal in Singapore at private clinics or NSC are pretty comparable. The cost at NSC depends primarily on factors like: Size and location of mole Method of removal (excision vs lasers) The cost for excision removal at NSC starts from $300 – $400 and up, and only requires 1 session. The cost for laser removal at NSC starts from $300 and up, and typically requires a few sessions. Not all moles can be lasered off. As NSC rates are standardised, you may be able to find some private clinics that do it for cheaper.
I completely agree with Dr Samuel Ho. Please consult for surgical removal, and sending it for histology might be useful.
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