9. How much does mole removal cost?
脫墨價錢差別很大。
以一粒細小的墨痣（直徑少於1mm）為例。
內地街邊檔，5至10元人民幣一粒。通常使用腐蝕藥水或電灼。
香港一般小型美容院脫墨技師，沒有醫科培訓，經驗少於兩年，環境較差，使用較低層次的科技，例如腐蝕藥水等等，每粒收費介乎20元至80元。
香港中型美容院技師，沒有正式醫學培訓，但是環境較佳，技師經驗超過兩年，使用較便宜機器例如電灼等技術，咁收費就可能超過100元一粒，甚至去到300元一粒。
香港大型美容院技師，沒有正式醫學培訓，但是環境優美，裝修豪華，有美容顧問，技師經驗超過五年，使用較昂貴儀器，例如激光，咁每粒收費就可能去到400元至800元。
一般屋村診所醫生收費幾百元至一千多元。香港中環診所醫生脫墨一般2000元起，不包括診金。如果係中環皮膚專科醫生就2000至4000元起，不包括診金。如果價錢太平，就必須留意一下那個醫生有無脫墨經驗，還是他只是一個普通的皮膚專科醫生偶爾做下激光脫墨。如果係整形外科專科就多數5000－10000元起。有些大型的墨痣，可能需要手術切除，咁收費就可能需要幾萬蚊。
但係值得留意係，並非所有皮膚專科醫生都會脫墨或者懂得脫墨。會診之前可以打電話問一問。以免浪費金錢。香港皮膚專科培訓並沒有因為美容目的而脫墨的訓練（某些胎痣或胎記除外，懷疑惡性／癌變除外）。更甚的是幾乎所有的皮膚科的培訓，包括皮膚文憑，皮膚院士，皮膚證書等等，通通沒有脫墨訓練。更離譜的是，香港醫委會（至2024年10月為止）否定所有美容醫學訓練（包括英國知名醫科大學）。邊位醫生識做脫墨／有經驗脫墨，我建議讀者自己上網尋找。
總結：收費雖有高低，但重點在醫生的技術與效果。雙碩士醫生操作多數能一次脫淨、避免疤痕，真正值得投資；廉價美容院反而後患無窮。
Prices for mole removal vary greatly depending on the technique, location, facilities and the qualifications and experience of the practitioner.
Taking a small mole as an example:
Mainland China street stalls: Around RMB 5–10 per mole. Often uses corrosive chemicals or electrocautery.
Small beauty salons in Hong Kong: Staff usually lack medical training and have under two years of experience. The environment is not very hygienic. Relatively low-grade techniques like corrosive solutions are being used. Cost: HK$20–80 per mole.
Medium-sized beauty salons in Hong Kong: Better environment, staff with over two years’ experience, using relatively more advanced techniques (e.g. electrocautery). Cost: HK$100–300 per mole.
Large beauty salons in Hong Kong: Staff usually has no formal medical training. They have attractive settings with luxurious decor. Staff relatively more experienced (over five years), often using laser machines. Cost: Typically HK$400–800 per mole. If the salon has employed a doctor (who may not have much experience) then the cost will be around $1000 per mole.
As for licensed doctors:
Neighborhood clinics (GP clinic located within or near housing estates): Usually charge a few hundred per mole
Doctors in Central: Prices often start from HK$2,000 per mole (not including consultation). For dermatology specialists in Central, it’s typically HK$2,000–4,000 and up. If the charge seems unusually low, be sure to verify if the specialist has experience with mole removal. There are some dermatologists in Central who simply don’t perform any laser mole removal.
Plastic surgery specialists: Often start at HK$5,000–10,000. For large moles requiring surgical excision the charge will be much more expensive.
Important notes:
Not all dermatologists offer mole removal or are trained in it.
It’s wise to call ahead before booking a consultation to confirm such mole removal service is available.
In Hong Kong, dermatology fellowship training (specialist training) does not typically include mole removal for cosmetic purposes.
Aesthetic medical training for doctors are now available, not in Hong Kong but in the UK eg MSc Aesthetic Medicine (QMUL)
The best way to find a qualified mole removal doctor is to research the cases that they have done. Qualifications claimed by doctors and their online reviews are often misleading. Results speaks for themselves.
Conclusion: When your skin and health are on the line, expertise is priceless. While salons might be cheaper, only a medically trained doctor can provide the assurance of safety, accuracy, and lasting aesthetic value.