Mole Removal Surgery and Procedure

There are many different types of moles and they can occur anywhere on the body. Generally speaking, they can be broken down into cancerous and non-cancerous. Defining features range from changing in size, shape, colour, bleeding, and pain. However, never assume a mole is benign based on the fact that they do not bother you or do not have any symptoms. The aforementioned characteristics can apply to non-cancerous or cancerous moles.

It is very important that any mole you notice on your body to have it reviewed by a doctor who has intimate knowledge of the skin. At The Mole removal Singapore, they are able to perform biopsy, excision, and wide excision of the mole and to send it to their laboratories for analysis to find out exactly what type of mole you have.

Surgically removing a mole, either for cosmetic reasons or because the mole is cancerous, will result in a scar. However, the resulting scar may all but disappear on its own depending on such factors as:

• your age

• the type of surgery

• the location of the mole

You may find it almost impossible to see exactly where the procedure was done. Or the resulting scar may be more noticeable than you would like. There are a variety of products and methods you can try to minimize a mole removal scar. First, it may be helpful to understand a little about how moles are removed and what the normal healing process is like.

A mole can usually be removed by a dermatologist in a single office visit. Occasionally, a second appointment is necessary. The two primary procedures used to remove moles are:

Shave excision. For this procedure, your dermatologist uses a thin, razor-like tool to carefully slice away the mole. A device with a tiny electrode at the end may be used to perform electrosurgical feathering. The feathering helps minimize the appearance of the excision by blending the edges of the wound with the surrounding skin. Stitches are not needed after a shave excision. The mole is usually examined under a microscope afterward to check for signs of skin cancer.

Surgical excision. This procedure is deeper than a shave excision and more like traditional surgery. Your dermatologist cuts out the entire mole and below to the subcutaneous fat layer, and stitches the incision closed. The mole will then be examined for cancer cells. You should never try mole removal yourself. The risks of infection and bad scarring are too great. And if the mole was cancerous, you may leave cancer cells behind.

Healing time after a mole removal depends on the individual. Young people tend to heal faster than older adults. And, not surprisingly, a larger incision will take longer to close up than a smaller one. In general, expect a mole removal scar to take at least two to three weeks to heal.

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