Quick, precise removal of warts, skin tags, flat moles, freckles and milia — with a proper assessment first, because not every spot should be removed cosmetically.
Mon – Sat · 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM · Near Bangur Nagar Metro (B1 Exit), Goregaon West, Mumbai
Wart, mole & skin tag removal at Dr. Faraah's Clinic
Warts, moles and skin tags need different treatment — and one of them needs a diagnosis before anyone touches it.
Small, rough growths caused by the human papillomavirus. They're contagious — you can spread them to other parts of your own skin by scratching or picking, which is why treatment and not fiddling with them matters.
They often need more than one session, and they can come back. That's the nature of the virus, not a failed procedure.
Most moles are harmless collections of pigment cells, and removing a stable, clearly benign one for cosmetic reasons is a reasonable request.
But a mole that's changing, bleeding or irregular needs to be examined and, if necessary, tested — not burned away. More on that directly below.
Soft, harmless flaps of skin that commonly appear on the neck, underarms, eyelids and groin, often where skin rubs.
Usually removed in a single sitting, with little downtime. New ones can form over time, particularly if there's a family tendency.
A mole that is changing needs a proper diagnosis, and the two things can't be done at the same time. Methods that burn or vaporise a lesion — radiofrequency, cautery, laser — destroy the tissue in the process, which means there's nothing left to examine under a microscope. If something that looked harmless turned out not to be, that opportunity is gone.
So there's a line drawn here: clearly benign, stable, non-changing moles can be removed for cosmetic reasons. Moles with any of the signs below are assessed first, and referred for excision and testing if they need it — not treated cosmetically.
None of this can be judged reliably from a photograph or a WhatsApp message — not even a good one. If you have a mole you're worried about, come in and have it looked at properly, or see a dermatologist. If we think it needs testing, we'll say so and send you to the right place. That's a better outcome for you than a quick cosmetic removal.
Not every lesion is treated the same way. The method is chosen after the lesion is examined.
| Lesion | Usual approach | Typical sessions | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warts | Cryotherapy (freezing), electrosurgery or radiofrequency; topical treatment for some | Often 2–4, spaced 1–3 weeks apart | Can clear in one session with surgical methods, but warts recur in roughly one in five cases because treatment removes the growth, not the virus |
| Benign moles | Shave or surgical excision — both allow the tissue to be sent for testing. Destructive methods only for clearly benign lesions | Usually a single visit | Assessed first. A suspicious mole is excised for testing, not removed cosmetically |
| Skin tags | Snip excision, radiofrequency or cautery | Usually one visit | Quick and low-risk; new tags can form later, particularly with friction or a family tendency |
| Freckles & flat pigment spots | Q-switch laser — see laser treatments | Often 1–3 | Sunscreen decides how long it lasts — without it, they return |
| DPN (small dark bumps) | Gentle electrodesiccation, light curettage or low-energy laser | Often several light sessions rather than one aggressive one | Very common on Indian skin. Treated lightly on purpose — going heavy causes pigmentation marks worse than the bumps |
| Milia | Sterile needle unroofing | Usually one visit | Tiny keratin cysts, straightforward to remove |
| Seborrhoeic keratoses | Curettage or light cautery | Often 1–2 | Harmless, but they need to be distinguished from moles before treatment |
Approaches and session counts are typical ranges, confirmed for your specific lesions after examination. They vary with size, number and site.
The lesion is looked at properly and identified — mole, wart, tag, DPN or something else. Suitability and the right method follow from that.
Topical numbing cream, and local anaesthetic where needed. Most removals are quick and well tolerated once the area is numb.
Depending on the lesion: freezing, snip excision, radiofrequency or a shave excision. Small lesions take only a few minutes each.
You leave with written instructions for the healing period — how to keep the area clean, what to avoid, and what's normal as it heals.
On Indian skin, aftercare is a large part of the final result.
Most small removals heal in about a week to two. Where a mole is excised and stitched, expect longer, with sutures removed after roughly five days to two weeks depending on the site.
Contact the clinic if the area becomes increasingly painful, red, swollen, discharges, or if you feel unwell — infection is uncommon but should be treated promptly.
You can't, on your own — and neither can anyone else from a photo. The signs that warrant a proper look are asymmetry, an irregular or blurred border, more than one colour, a diameter over about 6 mm, and any change over time in size, shape, colour or height — plus itching, bleeding, crusting or a growth that won't heal. If any of those apply, get it examined. If it needs testing, it should be excised so the tissue can be looked at under a microscope.
Yes, if it's stable and clearly benign after examination — that's a perfectly reasonable request, and it's a common one. What we won't do is remove something cosmetically when it should be diagnosed first. The examination comes before the decision, not after.
Any removal can leave a temporary mark or a small scar. Many small marks fade as the area heals, but the outcome depends on the lesion, the method, the site, your skin type and how well the aftercare is followed — and a completely scar-free result can't be guaranteed. On Indian skin there's also a chance of the spot healing darker or lighter than the surrounding skin. Where a lesion looks suspicious, getting the right diagnosis matters more than a cosmetic result.
Sometimes. Removal clears the visible growth, but the virus can persist in the surrounding skin, so warts recur in roughly one in five cases. They also spread easily by scratching or picking — including to other parts of your own skin — which is one more reason not to fiddle with them. Several treatment sessions are often needed.
With numbing, most removals are quick and well tolerated — freezing feels intensely cold and stings briefly; cutting or cautery is over in moments per lesion. Skin tags and milia are usually done in one visit. Warts often need two to four sessions, and DPN is usually treated over several light sessions rather than one aggressive one.
It depends on the type, size and number of lesions, and the method used — one skin tag isn't the same as a cluster of DPN across the cheeks, and an excision that needs testing is different again. You'll get a clear price after examination, before anything is done.
Book a consultation with Dr. Faraah — an honest assessment of what it is, whether it should be removed, and what it will cost.
Mon – Sat · 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM · Goregaon West, Mumbai
Removal of a wart, mole or skin tag can leave a mark or scar and cannot be guaranteed to be scar-free. Warts can recur. Any mole that is changing or unusual should be medically assessed and, where indicated, excised for testing rather than removed cosmetically. Suitability can only be confirmed after an in-person examination. This page is general information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis.