Mole and Lipoma Removal in Portland
In Happy Valley, serving Portland, Clackamas and Milwaukie
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Tina Jenq
Careful, in-office removal of moles and lipomas with attention to the scar. Dr. Jenq examines each one, explains your options and performs your procedure herself.
Mole removal, shaved
$350
Excised $750. Done in the office with local numbing.
Who performs it?
Dr. Jenq
performs your procedure herself
How soon can I be seen?
two weeks
typical wait for a consultation
How long does it take?
30 to 60 minutes
in the office, with local numbing
Back to normal?
Same or next day
stitches out in about a week
The surgery
What happens during mole and lipoma removal?
- Local numbing with a small injection
- Removed by excision, shave or energy treatment
- Stitches usually dissolve; visible ones come out in about a week
- Lab testing (pathology) when needed to confirm the diagnosis
Is it right for you?
Who is a good candidate for mole and lipoma removal?
Moles are common skin growths that are usually harmless; some are removed for appearance or because they’re a concern. Lipomas are soft, fatty lumps under the skin that can be bothersome or unsightly.
- A mole you’d like removed for appearance
- A mole that’s a concern
- A soft lump under the skin (lipoma)
- Wanting a careful, well-placed scar
Mole, lipoma or cyst?
Not sure what your lump is? Dr. Jenq can examine it. How to tell the difference
Techniques
How are moles and lipomas removed?
Dr. Jenq recommends the method that fits the size, depth and location.
Excision
Removed and closed, usually with dissolvable buried stitches.
Shave excision
Shaved flush with the skin. Heals in under a week with ointment and a bandage.
Energy treatment
A special energy tip turns the mole into a scab that falls off in about a week.
Pathology
Tissue is sent to a lab when needed to confirm the diagnosis.
Your journey
What is mole and lipoma removal recovery like?
Most patients return to normal activities the same day or the next day. Visible stitches, if any, come out in about a week.
1
Consultation
Dr. Jenq examines each mole or lump and reviews your options.
2
Your plan and quote
A written quote for self-pay, or we check insurance when removal is medically necessary.
3
Procedure day
30 to 60 minutes in the office with local numbing. Dr. Jenq performs your procedure herself.
4
Recovery
Back to normal the same or next day. Shave sites heal in under a week.
Cost
How much does mole removal cost in Portland?
Cosmetic mole removal is self-pay. Medically necessary removals can sometimes be billed to insurance, depending on your insurer, the lesion, any symptoms and the final pathology results.
Mole removal
Shaved $350
Excised $750
Card, check, cash or CareCredit financing. How we handle insurance
Questions
Mole and lipoma removal FAQ
Answers from Dr. Jenq.
How do you make the scar look good?
Any cut in the skin leaves a scar, so Dr. Jenq places incisions in natural folds or wrinkles, sutures carefully and recommends scar massage. Scar massage and silicone sheeting
How does insurance decide if removal is cosmetic or medical?
It depends on your insurer, the lesion itself, whether you have symptoms and the final pathology results.
How long does it take?
Usually 30 to 60 minutes, in the office, with a small injection of local numbing.
Will I have stitches?
Usually dissolvable buried stitches. If visible stitches are needed, they come out in about a week.
Is the tissue tested?
When needed, it’s sent to a lab (pathology) to confirm the diagnosis and whether more treatment is needed.
Mole and lipoma removal articles from Dr. Jenq
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Meet Dr. Jenq in person
Text VISIT to 503-843-8739, call 503-400-6622, or request a consultation online. Parking & directions