When do we need moles removal? Is there any risk for my health? Manifold reasons have been identified for the appearance of dark spots or irregularities on the skin, by their name nevi or moles. Some moles are inherited genetically while others appear in various life periods. Besides the role of heredity, many skin cancers developed as melanoma because of mole exposure to the sun. Therefore, moles removal can sometimes turn into a rush to save one’s life. Nevertheless, the risks of scarring and infections are a lot lower and worth taking if the overall health condition is at stake.

The first stage before the moles removal consists in the diagnosis of the condition by a dermatologist and a surgeon. The best suggestion is to go to a specialist who has lots of experience with this kind of procedures, as you can thus avoid other inherent risks specific to an operation: nerve damage, allergy to the anesthetic and so on. The most frequent of issues following moles removal is tissue scarring. It has actually become a common practice to eliminate moles for cosmetic purposes, but people are often unaware of the fact that the procedure can lead to scarring.

If you are not forced into moles removal by some health problem, it is a good idea to talk to get details on the scarring possibility, and the visibility or the size of the scar as such. Only afterwards should you decide whether to remove the moles or not. If you decide to go on with the intervention, there are several stages of preparation before the procedure as such: the cleaning of the mole area with an antiseptic substance, the use of a local anesthetic and the protection of the skin around the treated area by means of a drape.

The simplest of all is the moles removal without stitches: the surgeon cuts the mole with the scalpel, then burns it with a laser and applies a topical antibiotic before bandaging. The moles removal by cutting with stitches is specific to deeper excisions when the doctor has to go into the more profound tissues. This kind of deep wounds are more difficult to heal, and often lead to scarring, hence don’t spare any care necessary. You’ll have to clean the wound at least twice a day, apply a topical antibiotic and a bandage; plus, follow all your doctor’s recommendations carefully.

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