Thursday, 28 February 2013

Guidelines For Efficient Mole Removal Procedures

By Aaron Doesey


Nobody likes moles, and most people try to get rid of them through any means; ergo, try your best to think about a safe procedure that won't put your health in any jeopardy.

From a surgical point of view, moles can be removed through excision, simple, or with cauterization, and they imply that the mole is burned, or cut off the skin.

Laser excision is another form of treatment, but it is not recommended for the more profound types of moles, mainly because it cannot penetrate the skin deep enough. In most cases, after a consult the dermatologist will suggest a type of excursion, considering your mole, the expected cosmetic outcome and the risks. Furthermore, most people refer to a mole as any type of irregularity of the skin, which is of a darker color.

Nevertheless, doctors have very diverse terms for these formations, including blood vessels, skin marks, keratosis, birth marks, and they all have to be approached differently. Also, moles appear for numerous reasons and you should have nothing to be scared about. Although most people are born with their moles, these formations can develop in time too. Also, moles can be inherited, or they can appear after long periods of sun exposure.

Many individuals inherit the dysplastic moles from their family, and they are very unfortunate, because these moles increase the risk of developing skin cancer. Moving on, one of the highest risks after a mole removal surgery is scaring. People tend to put beauty above everything, and they remove their moles surgically, without knowing that they can be left with horrible scars. For this reason, it is important to speak with your dermatologist about the scaring probability, and find out if there are any ways to eliminate the remaining scar. Also, before the actual surgery, the area will be anesthetized with sedatives such as Lidocaine, Lidoderm, Bactine or Xylocaine Jelly.

This procedure is usually fast, but the surgeons will wait until the blood flow in the area is reduced. The procedure itself implies that the mole is being cut off from under the level of skin, with a scalpel. Next, they will cauterize the area with an electrical instrument, or will use a chemical solution to stop the bleeding.

Finally, they will apply antibiotics on the damaged area to decrease the risk of infections, and will advise you how to take care of your wound. In most cases it is advisable to undergo an excision surgery if you have a flat mole, of a darker color. You doctor will know exactly how to sterilize and numb your mole, in order to remove it safely. Then he will cut the mole, as well as a portion of the surrounding area. The surgeon will decide how much of your skin he will remove. If he believes that you have a cancerous mole, he will remove a wider portion of skin, to prevent this deadly illness from developing.




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