subject: The Best Way For You To Get Rid Of Moles, Warts And Skin Tags [print this page] Do you have unwanted moles, warts, and skin tags? If you do, don't fell depressed because there are ways to remove them. These things are skin lesions and most of them are non cancerous or benign and if you find them irritable, painful, and an ugly thing, you can have them removed.
Many moles, warts, and skin tags are removed through surgery but there are still other ways you can treat them. However, some moles that change in color or shape may be cancerous and doctors may advise you to undergo a surgery. Many times a biopsy is ordered, if this is the case, a small sample of the lesion will be sent to a lab for analysis.
Liquid gas and other substances can be applied to skin tags, warts and moles to remove them. The lesion is frozen by the substance or the gas so that it can be removed easily. If you have more sizable lesions, you need to undergo a surgical procedure. The operation is simple, so you don't have to stay at the hospital overnight.
However, obtrusive operations will need to be done under a local anesthetic to get rid of the moles or warts. You will be awake during the procedure as only the area around the lesion will be numb. There are times when a general anesthetic is used. If you needed a local anesthetic, you can drive yourself home after about two hours, but if you were under a general anesthetic, you will need to have someone drive you home. It's also good to have someone stay with you for a day or so to make sure you don't have a reaction to the drugs.
You can continue your activities as normal after the moles and warts are removed. However, you have to be extra careful to make sure you don't bump or scrape the treated area. Some patients may feel some pain or discomfort, and taking Paracetamol will ease this.
If non-dissolvable stitches are used, you must return to the hospital or clinic to have them removed. Watch the area and check for swelling or pus. If you have seen any of these signs, it may mean that the area is infected so contact your physician immediately.
Surgical procedures are very safe and there are no harmful effects. With an anesthetic, however, there could be some side effects so you should watch the affected area for a few days. If the skin lesion removed was large, it can create a permanent scar but the smaller ones can heal completely without leaving any scar at all.
Now that you have learned about how moles, warts and skin tags are removed, contact your physician. Your physician will determine the best course of action. Don't pick at your moles or warts because you will irritate them.
