How are moles removed?

If your mole is being removed to check for cancer or for cosmetic reasons, it can be done in two ways:
Excision biopsy, where the mole is removed along with a margin of tissue around it and then closed
with stitches. The tissue that’s been removed is then checked under a microscope.
Shave excision is when a mole that is raised above the skin is removed by shaving off tiny layers. It
means you don’t need to have stitches.