Laser mole removal is a procedure that is quickly tolerated by the patient. The main advantage is a good cosmetic result. Depending on the type of mole being removed, different lasers may be used. Whether mole removal will be effective and what the cosmetic result will be after healing depends on the experience of the doctor and the chosen laser.
Of all mole removal methods, laser removal provides the best patient reviews. Especially when removing moles from the face, when the most cosmetic result is important. The procedure is painless (performed under local anesthesia), fast, and causes minimal discomfort. Laser procedures do not limit the patient’s daily activity - frequent dressings are not required, local disinfection is sufficient.
What are moles and how can they be dangerous?
Moles are present on the body of almost every person. The nature of their appearance is due to the increased production of melanin, a pigment found in skin cells. It is virtually impossible to prevent such a situation; its catalyst can be genetics, hormones, frequent exposure to the sun, and much more.
In most cases, moles do not pose any danger to human health. It is no coincidence that nevi are usually called formations: being a benign form, under certain conditions they can degenerate, causing the development of cancer.
Birthmarks on the face: causes of appearance
By their nature, moles are a collection of skin pigment cells - melanocytes. They occur on any area of the body, including the face. The size of moles, their number and condition depend on the state of a person’s hormonal background.
The appearance and growth of moles is promoted by excessive release of melanotropic hormone. Why moles appear on the face is determined by the genetic predisposition of the patient. Bursts of hormone production lead to the appearance of new tumors covering the body.
In addition to changes in the level of melanotropic hormone, the causes of the appearance of moles on the face include:
- Pregnancy period;
- Excessive solar exposure (staying in the sun without using protective equipment);
- Traumatization of old tumors, causing activation of melanocytes, which leads to the development of other tumors on the skin.
Education is most actively formed in adolescence. This pattern is associated with active hormonal changes in the human body. At a more mature age, moles may turn pale or completely disappear from the skin.
In what cases should moles be removed?
Of course, nevi cannot be removed from everyone and not always. If it does not cause danger and does not cause inconvenience to its owner, there is simply no point in carrying out the procedure. However, you may note that in some cases, surgery is highly recommended. Typically this may be due to:
- high risk of injury to the birthmark (if it is located on the waist or décolleté, in the groin area, that is, where there is constant friction and there is a high chance of mechanical damage);
- the presence of spots on open areas of the body (nevi exposed to the constant influence of ultraviolet radiation degenerate much more often).
In addition, it may be necessary to remove a mole with a laser if it is partially or completely injured, actively grows or changes. Unpleasant symptoms that tell you that something is wrong include pain, itching, and discoloration of a mole.
Moles with a high risk of injury should be removed
Ways to remove moles
Moles have accompanied our lives since birth, increasing in number. Sometimes, moles begin to grow or are often injured. In this case, you need to consult with an oncologist so that he gives permission to remove it and recommend a method.
The most common method in the modern world is laser removal. This method is well suited for eliminating birthmarks on visible areas of the skin, such as the face, neck, nose, wrist, and is also chosen for hanging and red growths. The advantages of the laser method are that there is no danger of infection , since there is no contact, and due to the fact that the laser has a cauterizing effect, bleeding does not occur.
Another method of removal is cryodestruction, or simply exposure to liquid nitrogen. This procedure cannot be performed if you have rashes on your skin. It is also not recommended in summer, since exposure to ultraviolet radiation may cause a pigment spot to appear. To remove tumors using nitrogen, the doctor must be fluent in technique in order to prevent frostbite or deep scars.
It is worth knowing that at the slightest suspicion, you should immediately consult an oncologist in order to have your mole examined for oncocytology.
Why is it recommended to remove moles with laser?
There are several different methods for eliminating nevi, but laser treatment is the most popular in aesthetic medicine. The main advantages include:
- minimal amount of discomfort during the process;
- no risk of relapse and high efficiency (complete elimination of the birthmark);
- the possibility of a targeted effect directly on altered rather than healthy skin cells;
- minimum duration of the rehabilitation period;
- the ability to eliminate the problem in just one session lasting up to half an hour;
- minor consequences from the operation, absence of any serious side effects (inflammation, bleeding, scars, etc.).
How much does it cost to remove a mole on the face?
How much it costs to remove a mole on the face depends on the chosen treatment method. In addition, the price is largely determined by how severe case of the disease is. Small tumors up to 0.5 centimeters in size can be removed for 1-3 thousand rubles.
Elimination of larger tumors with a diameter of more than 1 centimeter will cost approximately 3-6 thousand rubles. The price of facial mole removal is largely influenced by the policy followed by the clinic, as well as the experience of the practicing doctors and the equipment used in the clinic. To choose a medical center for the removal of moles on the face, you need to read reviews and evaluate the consequences for the patient.
How does the deletion work?
Let's talk about how exactly laser mole removal is carried out. At the initial stage, each patient is recommended to check the form of the formation, and only then agree on the need for surgery. If there are no obstacles to the procedure, it is recommended that you first familiarize yourself with possible contraindications, rules of conduct after the procedure, and other useful information.
Laser treatment of the skin can be carried out either after an injection of local anesthesia or without it. Reading reviews and opinions about the procedure, you can often come across the question, is it painful to remove moles with a laser? Here it is necessary to note the great influence of the individual factor (depth of the spot, level of pain threshold). Some people tolerate the treatment easily, while others experience discomfort even with local anesthesia. In any case, you will not have to experience excessive pain.
Laser mole removal procedure
Direct stain removal takes no more than 30 minutes (average). The laser beam, adjusted according to individual settings, provokes the division and destruction of melanin, as well as an increase in the quality indicators of healthy cells. It is possible to evaluate the final result of the treatment only after 7-10 days.
Removal of moles with surgitron
A fairly well-known, popular and effective method for removing moles is removal using surgitron. During the operation, the affected tissue is removed without contact using a special knife. It is called surgitron.
The radioknife was developed in America and has passed all the various clinical studies. When tumors are removed using this method, healthy areas of the skin are not affected. You can see this in the photo if you take it before such a procedure, and then after, and compare.
The advantages of this removal method include:
- very short period of time allocated for the procedure;
- with the help of a radio knife you can remove birthmarks from hard-to-reach places , even with cancerous formations;
- wounds when exposed to surgitron heal quite quickly;
- you have the opportunity to carry out the procedure on an outpatient basis, that is, after the procedure you can immediately go home;
- After this procedure you will not develop swelling.
But it is worth remembering that there are contraindications here too. This procedure should not be performed if you have allergic or infectious diseases, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy or hypertensive crisis. Also, if you are expecting a baby, you should postpone the removal to another time.
Many patients respond positively to surgitron. An almost invisible scar remains at the site of the birthmark. This method is also good for the face. But you can also carry out the removal in another place by first taking a photo before and after the removal and comparing.
In terms of price, surgitron is approximately on the same level as laser removal and cryodestruction, which is ideal for the face.
Contraindications, care and possible consequences
An operation of this kind is usually classified as maximally atraumatic, but this does not mean that the technique, in principle, has no contraindications and does not require compliance with certain rules of the rehabilitation period. In what cases is it recommended to refrain from such a procedure? First of all, restrictions are imposed when:
- pregnancy;
- skin hypersensitivity.
When performing an operation in the latter case, there is a high chance of a number of side effects. Negative consequences can be expressed in local redness of the skin, the formation of a small scar, and temporary pain. As a rule, such manifestations do not require treatment and disappear within 1-2 days.
To avoid side effects, it is also extremely important to take proper care of your skin. The rehabilitation period lasts approximately 10 days. At this time it is recommended:
- Do not expose the wound to sunlight.
- Do not wet the location of the mole.
- Do not visit swimming pools, solariums, steam rooms, baths and saunas.
- Provide a flow of fresh air to the treated area.
- Do not use cosmetics to disguise the wound.
- Do not attempt to cause mechanical damage to the wound.
As you can see, skin care is as simple as possible and does not require compliance with any special requirements.
Possible complications
In some cases, complications may arise that depend on the individual characteristics of the patient.
If your skin is very sensitive, the laser may cause redness and peeling of the areas around the removal site, similar to a sunburn. This is normal and goes away without a trace within 6 months.
It is possible that scars may appear at the site of removal if the mole was very large. Severe skin tightness is also a side effect and requires additional medical intervention, just like scars.
Inflammatory processes such as acne or herpes may enter the active stage.
The occurrence of allergic reactions is a rare complication, but possible. Severe itching and swelling at the removal site are symptoms of an allergy to laser exposure.
It is also possible to increase the temperature and discharge from the wound, which can appear as a result of improper care and non-compliance with recommendations.
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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.
