subject: The Procedure For Removing Skin Moles [print this page] Some people have skin abnormalities from birth, while others develop it later on in life. There are many causes of this skin condition. The sun is known to be the number one cause of skin problems. Some moles develop due to an abnormal gathering of blood cells in a specific place. There are a lot of people who are searching for simple ways in removing skin moles.
Like all surgical procedures, the removal of moles also has risks. You must do ample research on your own to minimize these risks. The surgeon who will carry out the procedure, must be a professional and have enough experience doing this procedure.
One of the risks you must be aware of is the possibility of a scar being left behind. The mole is unsightly and this is why so many people who have it will prefer to get rid of it. The moles can be removed, but there is often little or no treatment for the scars.
Before the surgeon removes the mole, you will have the area number with alcohol or beta dine. This needs to be done just in case the doctor needs to go deeper into the skin than planned. The surgeon usually waits a while for the alcohol to take effect. The longer, you wait the less blood flows to that area and this makes the bleeding significantly less.
The first option you have, is to have the mole shaved off. This procedure does not require any stitches. The surgeon uses a scalpel to shave the mole just below the skin line. The area first needs to be numbed. After that process, the surgeon will use the appropriate type of medicine to stop or limit the bleeding. After doing this, an antibiotic is used before the area is bandaged. The surgeon will advise you on how to take care of the wound, when you are back at home. You will be able to leave after a short while.
Cutting the mole out is the other option you have. The surgeon will cut around the mole and the depth and radius that he cuts at will depend on his concern about possible cancer of the mole.
The surgeon cuts deep and wide to eliminate the possibility of cancerous cells infecting or spreading to other areas. After the procedure, you will be given stitches. Sometimes stitches that are dissolved by the body are used. Then there are times when you will have conventional stitches and the surgeon will give you a date to come back and have them removed.
Surgeons always advise people to be aware of their bodies. If you notice anything that seems strange on your body, you need to consult your doctor immediately. This is more important if you notice any flat, black moles on your skin. These should be reported to your doctor immediately as these are the ones that carry the cancerous cells.
