Monday, October 24, 2011

The Procedure For Removing Skin Moles

By Silva Holms


Skin defects is something many people suffer with. Some people are born with them. Others develop them after over time. They are caused by a number of ways. The sun is known to be the number one cause of skin problems. Some moles develop due to an abnormal gathering of blood cells in a specific place. People who have these problems are constantly on the look out for new and better ways of removing skin moles.

Removal of these moles have risks, just like any other medical procedure. You must do ample research on your own to minimize these risks. The surgeon who will carry out the procedure, must be a professional and have enough experience doing this procedure.

One of the risks you must be aware of is the possibility of a scar being left behind. The people who suffer from this want to have the procedure done to remove the mole, but they fail to realize that there is a possibility of a scar being left behind. The moles can be removed, but there is often little or no treatment for the scars.

When you opt for the removal to be done, you will be prepared for the procedure. The area where the mole is will be cleaned thoroughly with alcohol or beta dine. Then you will have to have the area numbed, for obvious reasons. The longer you wait after the numbing substance has been injected, the better. Over time the blood flow to the area is reduced, significantly.

The first option you have, is to have the mole shaved off. This procedure does not require any stitches. The surgeon uses a scalpel to shave the mole just below the skin line. After that, they will use a substance on the wound to stop or minimize the bleeding. The alternative is to burn the wound to reduce bleeding. An antibiotic cream must be applied to the wound before wrapping the bandage over. The surgeon will tell you how to look after the wound when you are discharged.

The other alternative for removing the mole is by cutting it out. This method requires stitches. The surgeon will cut around the mole and the depth and radius that he cuts at will depend on his concern about possible cancer of the mole.

The surgeon might need to cut deep and wide enough to avoid the spreading of any cancerous cells afterwards. After the procedure, you will be given stitches. It will either be the ones that are absorbed by the body once the wound is heeled or the ones that require you to come back and be manually removed.

Surgeons remove skin moles on a daily basis. They are constantly reminding us of the dangers of skin abnormalities and defects. You should be aware of your body all the time and see your doctor at the first sign of something unusual or strange. The most dangerous kind of mole is flat and black in appearance. These should be reported to your doctor immediately as these are the ones that carry the cancerous cells.




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