Consequences of mole removal

Very often, moles have indications for removal. For example, a doctor will advise getting rid of a birthmark if it is in an inconvenient place and constantly rubs against clothing. Large nevi are also subject to removal due to their tendency to malignancy. But not all patients agree to the procedure, as many are afraid of the consequences of removing a mole. What could these consequences be, and are they so terrible?

All dermatologists agree that the most dangerous consequences can be after self-removal of a mole: many use all sorts of cauterization, scraping, etc. for this. Ignoring a visit to the doctor, such patients do not take into account the degree of risk, because they can easily be mistaken in the depth of the nevus and the nature of the formation. Such self-intervention can turn into a mortal danger.

Currently, medicine has all sorts of ways to get rid of moles. There are low-trauma and painless methods, and several moles can be removed at once in one session.

Consequences of removing a mole on the face

There are many blood and lymphatic vessels on the human face, and the skin on it is thin and delicate. Therefore, the removal of a mole on the face should be done very carefully and professionally.

The consequences of removing a birthmark on the face may depend on:

• from the size and shape of the formation;
• from the professionalism of the doctor;
• from the selected removal method;
• from the patient's immunity;
• on how carefully the patient follows the recommendations of the rehabilitation period.

Proper care of the wound after removal largely determines how aesthetically pleasing the skin in this area will look. After the procedure, the doctor will definitely point out several rules that should be remembered and followed to avoid complications.

The damaged area of skin must be treated with antiseptics prescribed by the doctor.

The crust that has formed on the surface of the wound will sooner or later fall off by itself. You cannot tear it off, otherwise the wound will take a long time to heal, and an unaesthetic scar will form in its place.

During the healing period, you should not take a bath, go to a sauna, swim in open or closed bodies of water, use cosmetics on damaged tissues, or stay in the sun for a long time.

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Consequences of removing moles with nitrogen

The procedure of removing moles with liquid nitrogen is called cryodestruction. Usually this method does not provide any guarantees, so the results may vary.

The fact is that when treating tissues with nitrogen, it is impossible to accurately calculate the depth of penetration of the substance. This often leads to incomplete removal of the formation, so sometimes additional treatment may be required.

The healing stage after cryodestruction is long, and after it there are traces of the burn - scars. Tissue restoration takes a long time, several months.

During the removal process, healthy tissues may be accidentally damaged. Such damage will look like a burn, and its healing will take longer than usual.

The only advantage of this method is its simplicity and low cost.

Consequences after laser mole removal

Laser removal of moles is currently considered the safest, as it does not require additional recovery time, and after the procedure there are no disfiguring scarring changes to the skin.

The entire laser removal session lasts a few minutes. There is no tissue cutting, no risk of bleeding or blood poisoning.

Complications after laser removal develop extremely rarely, and recovery occurs in the shortest possible time. The consequence of laser removal - a thin dry crust - will fall off within 7-10 days. After healing and restoration of the skin, almost no trace remains. Only the skin at the site of the mole may be slightly lighter than usual, which over time becomes unnoticeable.

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Consequences of mole removal by electrocoagulation

Electrocoagulation helps remove unwanted formations in one session using electric current for this purpose. During the procedure, the depth of penetration is controlled visually, so the quality of the procedure depends on the experience and qualifications of the doctor.

The only possible consequence of electrocoagulation is a small scar as a memory of the procedure.

• The mole is removed in one procedure.
• Nevi can be removed from any part of the body.
• There is no risk of bleeding.

After removal, a small spot remains, resembling a burn. With appropriate treatment, the spot disappears within a few weeks.

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Consequences of surgical removal of a mole

Surgical intervention is prescribed to remove large or deeply embedded neoplasms. As a rule, mole removal is performed under local anesthesia. After the procedure, the doctor applies stitches.

The wound after surgical removal of a mole heals like a normal postoperative tissue injury. After about 5-7 days, the doctor will remove the stitches, and the removal site will need to be carefully treated.

The consequence of the incision – a scar – is unfortunately inevitable. For this reason, surgical removal is not performed in the facial area.

The cumulative consequences of this method include:

• risk of bleeding (especially when removing large moles);
• risk of contamination by microbes;
• swelling and pain.

Consequences of mole removal with a radio wave knife

Removing moles using the Surgitron device is a relatively new method, the action of which is based on the properties of radio waves.

The method is good in its own way:

• allows to avoid bleeding during the procedure;
• prevents the appearance of unsightly scars.

Consequences after radio wave removal are usually rare. They are possible only in some cases:

• worsening of inflammation in the presence of an inflammatory process in the area of mole removal;
• allergic reactions;
• increased blood pressure;
• seizures in epilepsy.

After exposure to radio waves, a thin crust forms on the skin surface. It subsequently peels off, leaving a barely noticeable mark.

After removing a mole, regardless of the method chosen, you must check with your doctor: will they send part of the removed formation for histological examination? Only such an analysis will allow you to accurately determine the nature of the birthmark. If the histology indicates signs of degeneration, then the removal site must be carefully monitored, otherwise the consequences of removing the mole may be unpredictable. So, if the formation was removed only partially, the tumor may grow.