If you choose to have a dermatologist remove your mole or skin tag, you will most likely go through the following.
During the initial consultation, you’ll be able to talk to your doctor about the changes you would like to make in your appearance. The surgeon will explain the different options available to you, the procedure itself, and its risks and limitations. The surgeon will also explain the kind of anesthesia required, surgical facility, and costs.
Your doctor will begin with a complete medical history and examine your mole. He/she may also take photos, and give you specific instructions on how to prepare for the procedure. Take this opportunity to ask all the questions you have about the removal procedure. Learning everything you can about your options, risks and benefits is the key to making an informed decision.
Before the mole is removed, the area is cleansed (sterilized) then an anesthetic is applied to numb the area. The type of mole being removed determines what procedure is used. Depending on the technique, stitches may or may not be used.
For excision of the mole, the surgeon uses a scalpel to cut the mole and a border of good skin surrounding it. The surgeon will determine the size of this border. Stitches are placed either deep within the skin, or on the upper surface, depending on the depth of the excision.
For the procedure that involves no stitches, a scalpel is used to shave the mole allowing it to be flush with the surrounding skin. Then using an electrical instrument, the doctor cauterizes the area to stop any bleeding. Topical antibiotic is applied to reduce risk of infection. Shaving removes the protruding surface of the mole, but it can leave mole cells beneath the skin and may grow back.
Mole removal typically takes less than an hour to perform, depending on the amount of moles to be removed.
Another option for removing moles is NoNevus™ natural mole removal treatment. NoNevus™ removes moles and skin tags without surgery, without pain, without scarring.
Please consider NoNevus™ for your mole removal. NoNevus™ is a cosmetic mole removal treatment to remove (non-cancerous) benign moles.
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