Why do I need to remove my mole?
Moles on our skin may be removed for health or aesthetic reasons. In most people, moles are harmless growths that do not need to be removed. However, moles may sometimes undergo cancerous changes. Sometimes, a skin cancer may appear like a mole. The suspicious or changing mole in these people will have to be removed and analysed further in the laboratory.
Moles may sometimes also be removed for aesthetic reasons.
How can my mole be removed?
Moles can be removed by excision, shave excision or laser removal.
1) Excision
The entire mole is surgically removed and the skin is closed together with stitches. If the mole is suspicious, it can be sent for laboratory examination.
The entire mole is surgically removed and the skin is closed together with stitches. If the mole is suspicious, it can be sent for laboratory examination.
2) Shave excision
The mole is shaved off so that it is not raised above the surrounding skin. This is a safe and quick procedure that does not require stitches. The mole can be sent for laboratory examination if necessary.
The mole is shaved off so that it is not raised above the surrounding skin. This is a safe and quick procedure that does not require stitches. The mole can be sent for laboratory examination if necessary.
3) Laser mole removal
Some moles, usually small and flat ones, can be removed by laser. This is a quick and safe way to remove moles for cosmetic reasons.
Some moles, usually small and flat ones, can be removed by laser. This is a quick and safe way to remove moles for cosmetic reasons.
