Removal of moles by nitrogen

Removal of moles (nevuses) with nitrogen is a freezing of congenital pigmentation spots with subsequent death. This procedure is carried out in many clinics and beauty salons.

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Indications for the removal of a mole with liquid nitrogen

Indications for the removal of a mole with liquid nitrogen:

• medical necessity associated with the risk of malignant changes
• large size, trauma to the birthmark when walking, shaving, combing
• aesthetic reasons.

The reasons for the formation of moles have not yet been established (most often talk about the influence of hormones and genetics). A "healthy" mole is a small accumulation of pigment cells, it is symmetrical, with even edges, of a uniform color, usually does not bother a person. There are also vascular formations.

But dermatologists emphasize: the condition of the nevus should be regularly monitored and at any deviation necessarily go to the clinic. These are the deviations:

• appearance of crusts, pimples, itching sensations
• increase in size
• abrupt change in color, shape, convexity
• bleeding
• exfoliation, itching
• soreness
• trauma of the skin with moles
• an increase in the number of neoplasms on the body.

Perhaps, the doctor will advise her to remove, because a benign education from quite harmless can turn into a malignant. There is a real threat to health and even human life.

People with an abundance of skin formations should always be careful, in particular, do not abuse sunbathing and solarium. Because ultraviolet irradiation of nevi is contraindicated and can provoke their increase and other changes.

Read also:

• Removing moles: an overview of the main methods
• Laser moles removal 
• Removal of a mole by electrocoagulation
• Surgical removal of a birthmark 

Preparation

Preparation for removal of the birthmark with nitrogen and the procedure of the operation depends on several factors. The main one is the location of the nevus: on the surface or in the depth of the skin. In the first case, a tampon with liquid nitrogen is used, in the second case the same substance is injected with a special needle. Precision procedures on the face require special precision, therefore laser technology is used for them (see Laser mole removal ). Of course, only qualified specialists can do this in the conditions of a medical clinic or hospital.

Removal of nevi is carried out under local anesthesia, so the patient does not feel pain. Possible sensations of mild tingling, light burning.

If one procedure can not get rid of all the defects, it's easy to repeat. To this there are no contraindications or any prohibitions.

Techniques for conducting

The technique of removing moles with nitrogen depends on the location of their localization.

With a superficial arrangement, a conventional tampon with liquid nitrogen is applied to the problem point. Keep it for awhile (the account goes for a second), strictly watching to not damage neighboring or deeper tissues.

Another technique is to freeze a thin stream of liquid nitrogen. It is directed vertically, the skin after that turns pale and forms a vial.

Deep skin formation is much more difficult to eliminate. To do this, use a special needle penetrating into the lower layers. Introduced in this way, liquid nitrogen has the right effect directly on the mole.

Procedures performed on the face require special attention - due to the fact that

• the skin here is very thin,
• and the risks of unwanted consequences are high.

To minimize the occurrence of postoperative traces and any cosmetic defects in general, laser equipment is used.

How does the birthmark work with nitrogen?

How does the mole remove nitrogen and why does it have a harmful effect on the dermal formation? The essence of the method consists in the destruction of the structure of the mole with the help of ultra-low temperature (in medical terminology - cryodestruction).

A small area of skin with a nevus is frozen to minus 190 degrees; cold has a harmful effect on organic tissues, and the damaged epidermis reacts with inflammation and blistering. It does not fall off, but turns into a protective crust against external factors.

In order to restore the skin, the inflammation disappears, the dead tissue is rejected, leaving an almost imperceptible trace. The procedure is short, painless, if necessary, it can be repeated to clear other problem points. Possible slight discomfort during and after surgery quickly passes.

Important advantages are:

• ease of procedure;
• almost complete absence of unpleasant sensations;
• fast enough healing;
• low probability of complications.

Contraindications

Before removing the skin formations it is necessary to make sure of their good quality. Such a conclusion is the competence of a dermatologist or oncologist who also conducts a special dermatoscopic examination. After cryotherapy, adjacent tissues are examined histologically.

Contraindications for removal of moles by nitrogen can be:

• poor quality of education;
• acute inflammation of the skin;
• infectious diseases of the skin;
• individual skin intolerance to cold;
• location of formations on the face.

There are alternative recipes for getting rid of moles, but they, in the opinion of specialists, are fraught with complications and scars.

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Effects

The popularity of the method of cryodestruction is conditioned, in addition to simplicity and accessibility, by the procedure, by the absence of undesirable consequences, scars or other notable traces on the skin.

The first days the place of the cryodestruction is inflamed, reddens and hardens, pain or burning sensation can be felt. These are symptoms of a normal healing process. After a week and a half, the crust disappears, a young skin is visible under it. A month later, the birthmark reminds of a pinkish spot, which soon disappears as well.

Disadvantages and undesirable consequences:

• sometimes for a full effect a repeated procedure is required;
• when exposed to nitrogen, adjacent sites may be affected;
• careless handling causes a burn;
• healing lasts longer than when using a laser.

Complications after removal of a mole with liquid nitrogen

Cryodestruction is a fairly sparing method and, with a qualified approach, does not leave room for complications. These include:

• special sensitivity of the skin;
• there is a risk of scarring around the problem site;
• the formation of a burn with careless handling and an overdose of liquid nitrogen, which leads to an increase in the healing period;
• infection due to damage or premature rupture of the crust;
• appearance of pigment spots or other cosmetic defect.

Usually this method is resorted only to formations in places hidden by clothing.

Rehabilitation period

The duration of the rehabilitation period after removal of the moles by nitrogen continues for a relatively short time and largely depends on the individual features of the skin. At this time, you should:

• properly care for the damaged place;
• treat antiseptic (appoints a specialist - usually iodine, hydrogen peroxide);
• do not remove the formed crust;
• after its loss, protect the young skin with a special cream;
• limit the application of cosmetics;
• avoid the sun and the solarium.

Immediately after cryotherapy, the damaged area is protected with a bandage (plaster) - to prevent infection and stimulate regenerative processes.

Care

In the postoperative period after removal of the birthmark with nitrogen, specialists focus on caring for the crust. The process should proceed naturally, it can not be stimulated with cosmetics, water or mechanical procedures. Rejection should occur in due time, without any external influence, because the crust is a barrier to infection, prevention from scarring.

On the advice of a specialist, you can accelerate the regenerative process - with the help of ointments or gels. Care after cryotherapy also includes regular visits to the treating specialist - for examinations and confirmation of successful treatment.

If the birthmark does not deliver any physical or psychological discomfort, it is better not to touch it. If the readings are to be deleted, the optimal method should be selected. Removing liquid nitrogen is one of the fastest and most effective methods to cope with the problem.

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