Mole removal

The skin and subcutaneous tissue are subject to various moles of different sizes and characteristics in behavior throughout life. Most often, they are benign changes. Treatment depends on their characteristics. Some are removed for aesthetic reasons, especially if they are on the face, while others represent a group of tumors that require surgical removal. If a mole or other skin lesion is removed in the early stages, all cancerous cells are removed from the body and once removed, it very rarely reappears. Most moles are benign formations that do not pose any health risk, but some still require attention. This refers to pigment changes that change size, shape or color, that bleed, itch, become painful or appear after the age of twenty.

In addition to the surgical method, our Polyclinic also offers alternative methods of removing moles and other benign changes, namely: laser removal and radiofrequency removal .

Laser removal using an Erbium laser is the simplest method for removing moles and other skin lesions. In most cases, anesthesia is not required for their removal. It involves the use of laser light, the beam of which is directed directly at the mole to heat it and then destroy it. It is painless, does not require cutting or stitching the skin. Also, laser mole removal is less likely to cause scarring than other removal techniques. After the laser treatment is complete, a scab forms where the mole once was. This scab usually lasts for about two weeks and then falls off. It is important to note that during laser treatment, the skin lesion is removed entirely at the microscopic level, and there is no possibility of sending the treated tissue to a pathologist for analysis to make a definitive diagnosis.

With Ellman radiofrequency, only the skin lesion is removed, after local anesthesia is injected with a very thin needle under the growth itself. Immediately after the treatment, a non-bleeding wound appears on the skin at the site of the growth, the same size as the removed growth. A scab then forms, and after 7-10 days, a fresh layer of skin forms, which over time blends in color with the surrounding skin.

On the day of the procedure, it is not allowed to use shower products that lubricate the skin, but regular soap or shower gel. The skin should not be moisturized. You will receive all the necessary information during a consultation with our doctors. One week before and after the surgery, avoid medications that reduce blood viscosity (consult your general practitioner).

Before the procedure, you can examine moles with a dermatoscope in our Polyclinic. This tool helps the doctor distinguish between melanocytic and non-melanocytic changes, and its greatest importance is in the early diagnosis of melanoma. It also helps diagnose the type of change and determine when a certain change needs to be removed. If you notice changes in a mole, in terms of asymmetry, irregular edges, color change or an increase in the diameter of the mole, in case of bleeding or itching, be sure to contact a dermatologist for a consultation. It is recommended to examine moles once a year, and in people at increased risk more often according to the doctor’s advice.

In the treatment of moles and other changes on the skin, localization on the face is important, thinking about the appearance of the client’s face after the removal of the skin change (aesthetic), as well as knowledge of the anatomical characteristics of certain regions, knowledge of different surgical techniques, etc. Certain facial structures such as the nose, eyelids, upper and lower lips, forehead and chin require specific treatment. It is not only localization that is important, but also other characteristics such as skin thickness, color, skin pattern, number of hairs and natural anatomical facial lines. Therefore, it is very important that this surgical procedure is performed by an expert and qualified person, because scars and hyperpigmentation can often appear at the site of the removed skin changes or moles, which are difficult to remove later.

The unwritten rule is that when removing a mole, the removed tissue is taken and sent for pathological analysis to rule out any disease. The mole must be completely removed, which means the surface part and the part that is under the skin. In the case of a smaller mole, the wound is sutured directly, and if the mole is larger, local flaps from the side or free skin grafts are used.

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, which means that only the area where the change is located is anesthetized. You can find out more about the anesthesiology examination at our Polyclinic and the differences between general and local anesthesia here .