Why Should I Consider a Moles Removal?
The first stage before the moles removal is the choice of the surgeon or dermatologist, followed byÒ diagnosis and the discussion of solutions. The best idea is to see 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. Keep in mind in fact that some skin mark will be left behind even when you remove the moles only for cosmetic purposes.In case no health problem is behind your urge for moles removal, you"d better talk to the surgeon and learn about the position, the size and the visibility of the scar resulting from the operation. Only afterwards can you make a viable decision about the removal. If you decide to go on with the intervention, there are several preparatory stages before the procedure as such: the cleaning of the mole area with an antiseptic substance, isolation of the skin portion in question from the rest of the tissues and the administration of the anesthetic.
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. In case deeper excisions are necessary, then stitches will be most probably used. The latter form of intervention is usually accompanied by more serious scarring, and requires a more special care after the operation. The cleaning of the wound has to be performed has to be performed twice a day, followed by the topical application of an antibiotic and the bandaging; don"t skip any of these steps and stick to the doctor"s indications.