All mole removal procedures don’t require downtime, so patients can get back to their routine as soon as the treatment is over.   However, as with any medical procedure, it’s ideal to have at least a day of rest in case there are any unexpected side effects that happen.   Your doctor will give you tips on how to manage your wounds to prevent infection, so make sure to follow those. There are times that patients are prescribed painkillers to help them deal with the pain once the anaesthesia wears off, but that’s completely normal.