How to remove moles? Methods of removing moles on the face

There were times when a beautiful flirtatious mole was considered an ornament. And those whom nature has cheated, drew a fly on the most different parts of the body, more often on the face. According to the location of moles, the nature and destiny of man was determined. But are they so harmless? Also what to do, if the doctor advises to remove a birthmark in order to avoid negative consequences?

Moles( not to be confused with a birthmark) appear, and less often disappear throughout life. Their large number does not talk about the problem, it's just a physiological feature of the body. But there are birthmarks that cause a dangerous disease - melanoma. To prevent this from happening, you need to be as attentive to your body as possible and systematically undergo a survey with the appropriate specialists.

The main causes of moles on the body

Permanent moles appear in childhood and most often their number is not critical. And most importantly, such birthmarks are less likely to turn into malignant formations. The cause of the appearance of new birthmarks is excessive sunburn or sunburn.

Pay attention to your skin at the end of summer. Shoulders, hands, décolletage area are covered with pigment spots, similar to freckles. This phenomenon is especially important for those who live in hot regions. The most careful people should be people with fair skin and blue eyes.

birthmarks after sunburn

Most of the pigmentation disappears during the winter, but some spots remain, turning into a full birthmark. If its shape and color remain unchanged, then do not worry.

Stimulating the appearance of moles can hormonal changes in the body. The most active period is puberty and pregnancy. There is a release of melanin, which is responsible for pigmentation. With the normalization of the hormonal background, the mole can disappear without a trace.

appearance of moles during pregnancy

Viruses often cause moles. This happens even when there are no obvious signs of the disease, but something bad is happening in the body. So you need to undergo a test in order to identify or exclude an infection.

What methods of removal of moles exist?

In the case of a mole that causes suspicion or just hinders, it can be removed. The medicine offers several safe and practically painless methods:

1. Laser evacuation
2. Surgical removal( excision)
3. Radio wave removal
4. Cryodestruction - freezing with liquid nitrogen

All these methods are effective and leave almost no trace. But experts advise surgical removal, as there is material for a histological examination.

removal of a birthmark with a laser

How to remove a birthmark on the face?

Removal of a birthmark on the face is not more complicated than on other parts of the body, it is produced by the same methods, and unfortunately, can leave a small trace. If in other places the scar can be hidden, then the face will not work - even with the greatest desire. But do not panic, after a few months at the place of removal will remain a barely noticeable stain, which gradually becomes equal with the rest of the skin.

before and after removal of the birthmark on the face

To remove the birthmark on the face it is necessary in two cases:

• If the birthmark threatens the health
• If the birthmark( in your opinion) does not look aesthetically pleasing

The most gentle method of removal, leaving virtually no traces - radio wave. But it is calculated only on small moles, and such usually leave. With a surgical removal, a tiny scar remains, which is almost invisible. If desired, it can be removed in a cosmetology room.

How and how much does the mole heal after removal?

If a large mole is removed with a laser, then there is a small burn on the skin, in addition to healing, it will take more time to heal.

In other cases, the mole heals quickly. On the second day after the operation, a dry crust appears, which in no case is ripped off. After the treatments and drying it will come off itself and there will be only a spot, slightly lighter than the skin around.

The most problematic places for healing are armpits, skin folds, hair parts of the body. Such birthmarks should be treated more often with antiseptic, and if possible, leave open, so as not to damage.

scar after removal of the large mole 10 days after the operation

The healing time depends on the size of the removed mole, on its internal structure, on the depth of the so-called rootlets. The maximum period is from seven to twenty days. The wound from a small nevus will disappear in three days.

The main factor is who and in what conditions performed the operation. In the obligatory case, it should be a professional, and only in a medical institution. Many moles are removed at home using grandmother methods. But it threatens with subsequent infection or a severe burn. So you can only hurt yourself, not help. The main danger is that the mole can be a malignant neoplasm, which means that the danger to life increases many times.

Redness after removal of a birthmark on the face

Reddening after removal will be in any case, after all, surgical intervention, albeit minimal, was made. If the redness does not diminish, but on the contrary the area increases, painful sensations appear, which means that the place of removal becomes inflamed.

birthmark removed 3 days ago

In this case it is necessary to consult a doctor who removed the birthmark. He will determine the cause of the inflammation. Usually this happens because of infection in the wound. The doctor will determine the extent of the problem and possibly prescribe antibiotics and more effective treatment.

How do I care for a place after removing a mole?

On the first day after removal of the birthmark, treat the wound with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Do this every two hours, very carefully, so as not to damage the crust that is starting to form.
In the following days, apply wound healing medication prescribed by a doctor. Do not engage in self-medication and do not use those medications that are not agreed with the doctor.

wound care

After the crust comes to an end, a pink young peel appears on the site of removal. It will require special care for two to three months - you need to apply a cream that protects from sunlight.

The whole period of healing( especially before the crust disappears) is not to wear tight clothes, do not wet the place of removal and do not take alcohol, as it will negate the effect of the antibiotic.

Is it dangerous to remove moles?

Removal of moles is not dangerous in itself, if performed by a surgeon in a hospital, and then all the conditions of care are met. A much greater danger is represented by birthmarks, which degenerate into melanoma and are not removed at the first stage of the disease.

Symptoms of "dangerous" moles:

1. Increasing the size of
2. Changing the borders of the birthmark, the appearance of an irregular shape
3. Changing the surface of the structure
4. Bleeding appearance of scabs
5. Painful sensations in the mole
6. Redness around the nevus

As soon as the slightest suspicion of one of the signs appears,run to the doctor. Melanoma is considered one of the most dangerous kinds of oncology, 90% of patients die from it. But if we eliminate the focus at the initial stage, then there is a hope for a successful recovery.

dangerous birthmarks

It is dangerous to remove the "safe" moles yourself, because you can bring the infection, but not achieve the desired result. A mole is not only a stain or a body protruding above the skin. Its main part is deeper and has many blood vessels. It is impossible at home to make all the necessary manipulations without harming yourself.

It is not necessary to remove birthmarks in conventional beauty salons. They are not designed for such operations, and in their majority are not provided with the necessary equipment.

What complications can occur after removal of a birthmark?

• After removal of the mole, complications are extremely rare, but only if certain conditions are met. The main criterion is the choice of a medical institution and a doctor. If the expert is really good, then when examining the mole, he will recommend the best way to remove the
• . Next is the rehabilitation period. In the first week there will be some discomfort, because the skin is broken. Do not panic - this is not a complication, but the whole natural reaction of the body
• If the crust is damaged - specially, and more often accidentally, it is possible to bleed or infect infection. It is necessary to treat the site of damage with an antiseptic and apply an ointment with an antibiotic

inflammation after removing the birthmark

Another danger after removing the birthmark is cosmetics. Use it can only complete healing. This also applies to sunbathing. The ultraviolet will leave a burning skin on the skin or cause the pigment to reappear.

Can moles grow after removal?

The appearance of a new birthmark at the site of removal is possible only if only the upper layer of the epidermis is cut off. Some moles have a deeper structure, and if you leave it untouched, one or more spots may appear in the same place.

The phenomenon is rare, but everything happens, because each organism is individual, and doctors, unfortunately, are not all competent.

appearance of neoplasms after removal of the birthmark

That is why it is so important to have surgery in a good clinic where you can be helped in case of such consequences. An unsuccessfully removed birthmark can cause uncontrolled division of the epidermal cells. This is not always a malignant tumor, but this new growth will have to be removed again.

Why does itch the birthmark removal site?

The appearance of itching without excessive swelling of redness and pain intensification only indicates that the scar after removal of the mole successfully heals. This is completely natural after surgery.

Itching is always felt when the edges of the wound are pulled together, when a surface crust appears. The skin suffers changes, and therefore responds to the body with this not very pleasant manifestation.

itching after removing the mole

To scratch and scratch the place of removal is impossible, the itch will soon pass. If you suffer unbearable, you can take an antihistamine drug, but after consulting a doctor.

Contraindications to the removal of moles

Contraindications may be to a specific type of removal of moles, rather than to general surgery.

It should be more selective to approach this process at such moments:

• Suspicion of melanoma
• Elevated temperature
• Appearance of herpes
• Allergy to medicines
• Excessive sunburn during removal
• Inflammatory processes on the skin
• Pregnancy

When melanoma is detected, it is necessary to remove not just a mole,as a focus, but also the tissues that were affected. Therefore, it is not just about cosmetic surgery, but about quite serious treatment. To exclude or confirm the diagnosis, oncologist's consultation and specialized examination are necessary.

The temperature speaks of the inflammatory process. And if this is even an ordinary cold, it is worthwhile to refrain from removing the birthmark before recovery so as to avoid complications.

Sunburn, and especially sunburn, is not the time when you need to remove the birthmark. At this time, pigmentation of the skin is actively working and the healing process can become more complicated. In addition, in summer, there are more microorganisms on the skin that cause inflammation.

examination before removal of the birthmark

If there is an allergy to medications, consult a doctor about the choice of anesthesia and the subsequent scar treatment.

During pregnancy, mole removal is contraindicated. Therefore, it is better to wait for your time, if there are no obvious medical indications for getting rid of the nevus.

Which method is best to remove moles: tips and reviews

• Small moles, even located in places such as the eyelid or ciliary arch, are effectively removed using a laser. The beam evaporates only the necessary area, while it reliably "closes" the capillaries and does not affect the healthy skin. Usually after such removal, a small point remains, healing quickly and almost painlessly.
• . If the mole is large, high protruding above the skin, with growing hairs, surgical removal with a scalpel or radio knife is recommended. Usually, such nevi have a subcutaneous body with blood vessels. These methods of removal leave a small scar, but there is no doubt that the mole has been removed completely. In the most complicated cases, the operation is performed in two stages.
• Flat birthmarks are well removed by freezing. The recovery period after it is rather short and does not require excessive processing and care.
• The experts' reviews are not limited to a certain method of removal. As they say, every single case needs to be considered individually. And it is not always necessary to blindly follow the patient's preferences, because this is not a restaurant where you can order your favorite dish

Anastasiya Yegorovna Nirina, surgeon -

• I often encounter in my practice the removal of tumors on the skin, in particular moles. We use modern methods and proven medications. Usually, the removal takes place under local anesthesia, if the operation time allows. To remove, which takes more than 40 minutes, we apply anesthesia. The complications are minimized, since before the operation we perform an examination for the general condition of the patient. We also monitor the postoperative period. In a couple of months my wards visit the pool, which means that the healing was successful.

removal of the birthmark

• The comments of those who deleted the birthmarks are somewhat different, but they are usually divided into two groups: one was removed at home, others were removed at the hospital. The first regret that resorted to such an ill-considered risk
• Often in such cases it was necessary to bring the matter to a positive result in the medical institution, while experiencing a longer healing period. After all, along with the scar, he had to treat those injuries that
• themselves inflicted. The latter are quite satisfied with the fact that the operation was entrusted to the doctors. Some have thus saved their lives, since not all of the removed moles were harmless. Careful care and self-care made it possible to quickly forget about the recent visit of the

surgeon to a body examination using the

• magnifier. Often inspect your body. Armed with a magnifying glass, if necessary, and consider each birthmark. Places that can not be viewed can be trusted by relatives. You know your skin, in time you will be able to detect changes to the
• . Then you can not waste time, the doctor will determine whether your fears are vain or not. And if there is a mole that does not bother, makes the appearance unique, do not leave it, let others admire it

I wish everyone good health!

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