Spot & Mole Removal: How It Works, Who It Suits and Recovery

Moles and clearly defined spots are removed by targeting each lesion with laser. Treatment takes about 10–30 minutes, downtime is scabs for about 7–10 days, then pink marks for several weeks, and visible after scabs fall off; deep moles may need another session.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Lee Da-in, Medical Director, Daybeau Clinic Seomyeon · Last reviewed October 2026

What is Spot & Mole Removal?

Moles and clearly defined spots are removed by targeting each lesion with laser. Moles are vaporised with CO2 laser, and pigmented spots are broken down with a picosecond laser.

Common concerns

  • Moles
  • Age spots (seborrheic keratosis)
  • Spots
  • Freckles

Treatment areas: face, neck, back of hands.

Key facts

  • Device / product: U-Pulse CO2 and picosecond laser
  • Treatment time: about 10–30 minutes
  • Anaesthesia: numbing cream
  • Downtime: scabs for about 7–10 days, then pink marks for several weeks
  • When results show: visible after scabs fall off; deep moles may need another session
  • Repeat interval: if needed, retreatment at least 4 weeks apart

Learn more

See the Spot & Mole Removal procedure steps, recovery and side effects, and how it compares in Spot & Mole Removal vs Melasma & Pigmentation Treatment.

Medical notice: every procedure can cause side effects such as swelling, bruising, redness, pain, inflammation or pigmentation, and results and their duration vary between individuals. Suitability and method are decided only after a consultation with the doctor. This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Fees follow the clinic's official non-covered fee schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I wash my face after mole removal?

You can wash from the same day while avoiding the treated spots, and care for the patches as instructed.

Can a mole come back?

Deep moles can recur from remaining cells and may need another session.

Can every mole be removed with laser?

If malignancy is suspected, diagnosis comes before laser.

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