The essence and features of mole removal using the radio wave method

Publication date: July 01, 2014.

Moles usually appear due to a violation of melanin metabolism and synthesis; as a rule, they do not pose any danger. But there are cases when moles can turn into a malignant formation.

Thanks to scientific progress, the creation of new materials and devices, modern medicine does not stand still. The procedure for removing moles, which was previously considered a complex surgical procedure, has become much easier. Today, there are several methods to solve this problem: “surgitron” or laser removal of moles? Let's take a closer look at both methods in order to make the right choice.

The essence and features of the procedure

The radio wave method for removing benign tumors is also called electrocoagulation. The essence of this method is somewhat similar to the surgical method, however, all functions of the scalpel are replaced by high-frequency electrical discharges. Using current, a large number of microscopic incisions are made, which allow the nevus to be cut off in layers.

When a mole is cut in this way, there is virtually no bleeding, since the blood vessels are affected by the powerful thermal effect created by the electric field; in fact, small wounds are simply cauterized. And since there is no bleeding, infection of the wound is impossible, which makes this method of removing moles safe.

The radio wave method is one of the most gentle of the existing ones, since high-frequency waves, which emit a large amount of heat, cut nevus tissue without blood using a non-contact method, simply evaporating pigmented cells. As a result of this procedure, a barely noticeable mark remains at the site of the mole.

How tumors are removed

In order to remove a tumor using the Surgitron device, the patient does not require special preparation. The affected area is treated with a local anesthetic. Depending on the complexity of the clinical picture and the size of the formation on the skin, the duration of treatment can range from two to thirty minutes. At the final stage, antiseptic treatment of the wound is performed.

The operation of the device is based on a non-contact cut of soft tissue. An intense radiation stream is directed to the affected area, which accumulates at the end of the electrode. Soft tissues are heated due to a sharp surge in heat energy. Those cells that were exposed to radiation evaporate. In this case, high-frequency radio waves coagulate (or stick together) the patient’s blood vessels. This reduces the risk of infection and bleeding. Since there is no contact between the skin and the working electrode, this technique is considered non-contact.

Advantages and disadvantages of the radio wave method of mole removal

The advantages of the radio wave method of mole removal include the following:

• When exposed to high-frequency waves, healthy skin tissue remains intact, in other words, is not damaged.
• The operation lasts about twenty minutes.
• Lack of blood complicating the process when removing a mole.
• The painlessness of this intervention.
• Relatively short recovery period, as well as minimal development of any complications.
• The absence of traces, namely scars and scar tissue in the place where there were moles or birthmarks.
• Minimal likelihood of any side effects such as swelling, inflammation and redness.
• Sterility during surgery.
• There is no need for subsequent wound care procedures.
• Tissues are not completely destroyed during such a surgical intervention, so a histological analysis can subsequently be carried out.
• Providing the opportunity to remove nevus on an outpatient basis.
• The ability to remove benign formations in almost any place.

The disadvantage of this method is the presence of some contraindications, which makes the procedure impossible.

Removal of moles using the radio wave method - before and after the procedure

Indications and contraindications

High-frequency waves are generated by special equipment, which, due to the presence of its distinctive characteristics, is called a radio knife.

The main indications for the intended use of such high-frequency equipment are not only benign skin formations (nevi), but also other types of neoplasms that appear on the surface of the skin, including:

• papillomas;
• condylomas;
• keratosis;
• warts

The radio knife cannot be used to remove moles in the following cases:

• Malignancy of neoplasms on the surface of the skin.
• The presence in the patient’s body of pacemakers, which are installed for cardiac diseases.
• Skin diseases, inflammatory in nature, in a chronic form.
• Viral infection of the skin surface, for example, herpes.
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding period.

Purpose and application

Surgeons recommend the use of a radioknife when there are pathological neoplasms on the patient’s skin. Using a modern device, moles, papillomas, lipomas, fibromas, genital/flat condylomas, warts, anal fimbriae, and polyps are removed.

In gynecological practice, the device is used to cauterize cervical erosion in women. This manipulation is carried out only on the recommendation of a gynecologist. In gynecology, radio wave exposure is used somewhat less frequently than in dermatological practice. Radioknife is used for seborrheic keratosis, atheromas, pigment spots.

Carrying out the procedure - step-by-step instructions

The radioknife was developed and began to be used relatively recently, but in a very short time it became in demand for cosmetic and some medical procedures, so it can often be found in cosmetology clinics.

The electrocoagulation process will not take much time, no more than twenty minutes, although the time of the procedure is significantly influenced by the size of the tumors being removed and their number:

1. There is no need for a preparatory stage for such a procedure. In order to completely eliminate any unpleasant sensations, local anesthesia is given. Anesthesia can be injected or carried out by applying a special cream to the surgical site.
2. After this, a discharge of electricity heats a special electrode made of refractory tungsten, and the nevus is “cut off” very quickly and almost effortlessly, in one movement. Along with the removal of unnecessary tissue from the skin under the influence of very high temperatures, nearby tissues are cauterized, as a result of which the blood vessels are sealed, which eliminates the possibility of bleeding, and therefore all the undesirable consequences associated with it. Such consequences may include swelling, infection, etc.

Rehabilitation

Since radio wave removal of benign formations takes place without direct contact of the electrode with the skin, there are practically no possible complications after such an operation, and the rehabilitation period will go smoothly, and most importantly, will not drag on for a long time.

After a specialist carries out this procedure, it is imperative to follow the following recommendations:

• Do not expose your skin to strong UV radiation unless you have previously applied a protective cream.
• Do not visit the bathhouse, sauna or swimming pool for several days after the procedure.
• Treat the skin surface with an antiseptic solution three times for a few more days, as a crust forms.

In conclusion, it is worth noting that the removal of such benign neoplasms as moles is not a complex and dangerous operation, so you should not be afraid to do it, and if any signs of malignancy appear, you should immediately contact a doctor who will prescribe and remove suspicious nevi.

How does Surgitron work?

Surgitron, used in the Podology Clinic, is an original portable medical device for radio wave surgery, manufactured by Ellman (USA). It is also called a radio knife, because it is a modern and highly effective alternative to the classic scalpel.

Surgitron uses highly targeted short high-frequency radio waves (3.8 - 4.0 MHz) supplied to tungsten electrodes. They lead to almost instantaneous low-temperature evaporation of intracellular and extracellular fluid and the cells themselves. This is accompanied by local dry coagulation, so that the cut surface is immediately covered with a dense crust and does not bleed. And the antiseptic (disinfecting) effect of radio waves prevents infection of the surgical wound.

The electrodes do not heat up during operation. All processes occur at a temperature of 38 - 40°C, without burns and obvious swelling of surrounding tissues. The incisions for radio wave removal of warts and other formations are very narrow and low-traumatic. Therefore, postoperative wounds heal quickly and painlessly, with the formation of a soft, inconspicuous scar.

Another advantage of the method is the obtaining of high-quality tissue samples for histological examination. This is especially important when removing moles and tumor-like formations with Surgitron.

Result

Whatever method of nevus removal is chosen, after the procedure for removing the tumor, the process of wound healing takes place. The radio wave method for removing skin tumors is no exception.

Healing occurs in several stages:

1. A wound naturally forms at the site of the cut nevus. The size of the lesion depends on the size of the tumor removed, so if the nevus was very large, then the wound will also be very large.
2. The top of the wound is covered with a crust of dried blood, and it is under this natural protection of the body that the healing process takes place.
3. After one to two weeks the crust should fall off. The time it takes for the nevus to fall off depends on the chosen method of nevus removal, as well as on the type of tumor. If the mole was deep in the epidermis, then healing may very well be delayed. If the tumor was close to the surface of the skin, the healing process will take very little time.
4. After the crust formed at the site of the wound falls off, there should be tender skin underneath. The pink spot can be removed using ultraviolet light.
5. After fifteen or twenty days, the redness at the site of removal of the nevus should disappear, and the skin of a natural color should form at this site, as a result of which the place where the mole or birthmark was will not stand out.
6. For about five more weeks, the part of the skin where the nevus or birthmark was may remain sensitive, which can cause discomfort.
7. The wound should finally heal in at least two to six months. Healing time depends on the method of removal, as well as on the individual characteristics of the body. The skin formed at the site of a mole or birthmark gradually tightens and undergoes a natural process of skin renewal, which includes the death of epidermal cells and the appearance of new ones, as a result of which the mark completely disappears. In certain cases, scar tissue may appear at the site of the removed nevus. It all depends on the mole itself; if the nevus was large, then the scar is a completely natural reaction to the intervention.

The wound must be properly cared for; only in this case can a large number of negative consequences, for example, infection of the wound be avoided, and proper care allows you to achieve the desired result much faster. Features of caring for the wound formed during removal directly depend on the method of removal.

However, there are a number of general rules of care that are the same for all methods of nevus removal:

• Treating the wound with an antiseptic, brilliant green or potassium permanganate, for example.
• The use of drugs that promote rapid healing and protection against infections that contain antibiotics.
• Protecting the young skin formed at the site of the wound with ultraviolet protection products.

If the removal of the nevus was carried out by a qualified specialist, after which all care instructions were followed, then negative consequences, for example, infection in the wound or the appearance of a scar at the site of a mole or birthmark, are quite possible to avoid.

Should moles on the face be removed?

A pigment spot on the face is a beautiful mark that distinguishes its owner from other peers.

The article answers the question: is it necessary to remove moles on the face - signs of fate or dangerous formations?

Removing or leaving a mole in place is a personal matter.

Another thing is that he must know the consequences of the mysterious formation. Our article is about them.

Why do they appear?

The reasons for the appearance of nevi have concerned people since time immemorial.

The ancient Chinese believed that moles on the face are formed in places where internal energy accumulates. It comes out in the form of brown spots.

Today, doctors know exactly what causes nevi to appear: they grow from melanin, the pigment responsible for tanning.

There are objective reasons for this:

• genetic predisposition. If your parents had a lot of moles, in 90% of cases there will also be “sun signs” on your face;
• Sun rays. Penetrating under the skin, they cause the production of melanin - the pigment from which nevi are formed;
• hormonal changes. It has been statistically proven that adolescence, pregnancy and menopause are periods of increased formation of moles;
• damage to the skin. It is not known why, but tattoos, scratches and x-rays accelerate the growth of moles.

How they appear

In most cases, the child is born without moles.

The first “kisses of angels” appear around the age of one year.

• The process continues for up to 25 years.
• Then the growth of moles begins to decline, and in old age they disappear altogether.
• The skin of a 70-year-old man is practically devoid of moles.

This suggests that the main reason for the appearance of moles is hormones.

Photo

Kinds

There are many or few moles on the face, but they can all be divided into 4 large groups:

• flat – ordinary age spots. They look like ordinary dots of different shades of brown. They do not grow and do not pose a danger;
• convex - skin formations protruding on the face. They differ from ordinary moles in their bumpiness and consistency. A raised mole is more interesting for a dermatologist, since its appearance is a reason for observation. Whether it is possible to remove and how to remove a specific nevus, the doctor will tell you;
• blue – a special type of dark pigment spots. They can be of different shapes, consistencies and sizes. More likely to be safe than not. Consultation with a specialist is necessary if the blue mole has increased.;
• vascular - moles that arise from the upper layer of the skin. The formation looks like a red or burgundy wart. It is dangerous if it becomes inflamed or grows quickly.

Photo: blue nevus

Signs of degeneration

A mole on the face is a special mark of a girl. It has significant significance for women, according to astrologers.

Now it is our duty to consider the nevus from a medical point of view.

The main danger of a skin tumor is degeneration into melanoma.

Let's consider 5 danger signals (ACORD):

• asymmetry - the mole no longer has the shape of a circle or oval. It is not possible to visually divide into 2 parts;
• edge - the nevus has ceased to have smooth outlines;
• coloring A normal mole is white, brown or black. And then suddenly the growth becomes two-color or three-color. The second option is to change the color. For example, a light mole has darkened;
• size. A large mole (with or without hair) is a reason to consult a dermatologist. And if it grows, is swollen and hurts, then you need to go to the doctor immediately;
• dynamics. The behavior of any “interesting” neoplasm is worth observing.

Photo: inflammation with signs of degeneration

If a mole becomes inflamed, itches, pus comes out of it, a pimple appears, or hair grows, you should consult a doctor.

• Only a doctor will determine why the mole hurts and explain how to shave without injuring the dangerous area.
• Only a competent dermatologist knows how to remove a dangerous mole.

Under no circumstances should you self-medicate at home.

We also do not recommend finding out how to hide a mole: how to lighten it or how to discolor it.

What to do if a hanging mole turns black?

Is it dangerous to injure a mole without blood? Read here.

What to do

1. Notice a dangerous mole on your face in time.
2. Study it yourself using AKORD.
3. Do not self-medicate with folk remedies under any circumstances. If there is at least 1 dangerous sign, go to a competent specialist - a dermatologist or oncologist.
4. Follow the doctor’s advice: if he prescribes removal, then feel free to part with the dangerous formation.

Video: “Removing a mole”

Removal

Is it dangerous to remove a skin tumor?

No more than living with potential melanoma. The doctor decides whether to remove a particular mole.

Once the decision has been made, it remains to determine when it is best to remove the nevus. Doctors recommend undergoing surgery during the cold season.

There are three ways to remove a nevus (or moles, if there are a lot of them):

• Laser removal is the most practical and popular method. Laser beams permanently remove not only the tumor, but also neighboring cells. This method eliminates the possibility that the mole will grow back. Well, the cosmetic effect is amazing - no scars;
• liquid nitrogen - getting rid of neoplasms with gas;
• with a scalpel - the oldest way to get rid of a mole. The surgeon performs a mini-operation with anesthesia and a scalpel. Effective for large nevi.

Now you know how to remove a mole without scars.

What to do if you removed a mole, but it grew back?

What does a triangle of moles mean? Find out here.

Is it dangerous if a mole gets bigger and darker? Read on.

Price

A mole is not a cheap mark.

If it appears and is dangerous, the person will undergo treatment consisting of:

1. specialist consultations. The dermatologist will tell you why the mole appeared and whether it needs to be removed;
2. observing the nevus and finding a way to get rid of it;
3. removal with laser/scalpel/liquid nitrogen;
4. histology. Any material removed is sent for analysis.

You can't skimp on your health!

How much it costs to remove a nevus depends on the nature of the formation.

Here is an overview table of the cost of the procedure in Moscow.

Before contacting a specific clinic, we recommend reading people’s reviews.

Meaning

The meaning of moles on the face is not fiction; even ancient people thought what they meant. Astrologers puzzled over why nevus was seen in dreams.

Here are the characteristics of nevi in ​​women:

• above the bridge of the nose (third eye) is the queen of moles. The dream book prophesies that they mean high intelligence in the owner;
• in the right corner of the eye. The fate of women with such moles is difficult, because they are irritable;
• below the right eye. The designation of this mole is unambiguous: its owner is a sensual nature, faithful to her lover;
• What does the mole under the left eye mean? Its owner is poetically gifted.

Photo: moles in the shape of a triangle

In men, the pattern of moles (location) has a different meaning:

• above the right eye - early marriage;
• above the left eyebrow - failures in your personal life;
• in the center of the forehead - high intelligence, the ability for empathy and mysticism;
• on the nose - sociability, quickly finding a common language with strangers;
• on the right cheek - non-standard thinking, originality in actions;
• on the left cheek - innate talent;
• above the upper lip - masculine character: intransigence and willpower.

What are the effective methods for removing moles?
Is it dangerous if a hanging mole turns black and falls off? Read on.

What to do if you damage a mole until it bleeds? Find out here.

How to make a mole on your face

If nature has not rewarded you with an elegant mole on your face, you can do it in three ways:

• draw with henna;
• glue the front sight in the form of a triangle to the desired place - forehead, cheek or bridge of the nose;
• take advantage of the wonders of make-up. You can make a mole into a triangle using a regular pencil. And the foundation will create the perfect complexion.

A beautiful mole on a girl’s body or on a child’s body really adds zest to one’s appearance.

The most important thing is that it is safe for health.

Photo: before and after

Photo: after laser removal

Photo: after using radio waves

Photo: after cryodestruction

Video: “Dermatoscopy”

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Possible complications and side effects

Removing a nevus or any other formation using the radio wave method, as in the case of another wave method, for example, laser, has the advantage of eliminating the possibility of tissue burns, since there is no direct contact between the device and the skin.

At the same time, pain due to the lack of the same contact is also excluded. After removal of a mole, a scar may remain, but when compared with most of the nevus, it is almost invisible. However, it is still undesirable to use this method for removing large pigmented tumors.

Cost of the procedure

The price of the procedure varies from one thousand to one and a half thousand rubles, which is a fairly reasonable price for such a medical and cosmetic procedure. The cost depends on factors such as the size of the mole, its condition, and the equipment used in the procedure.

In some cases, if a small mole, no more than five millimeters in diameter, is removed, then the cost of removing a nevus using the radio wave method is less than a thousand.