A mole or melanocytic nevus is made of melanocytes which are also the pigmented producing cells of the skin. Moles, also known as nevi in medical terms, appear as the clusters of pigmented cells which are different in shapes, sizes, and colors. Most of the moles on the skin are harmless, but in very rare cases they can even become precancerous, which needs mole removal surgery.
The surgery needs only a little time and can be removed either by surgical shave or surgical excision. Also, in some cases, laser treatment or freezing method might be used. But, laser treatment is not recommended for deep removal as its beams won’t be able to penetrate that deep.
How is the treatment done?
Moles can be diagnosed easily by the dermatologists and the procedure of mole removal surgery is not that painful. The process takes lesser time and is done as an outpatient day procedure. As mentioned above, they can be removed by applying two methods which are surgical shave and surgical excision.
Moles that are not cancerous and haven’t been in the deeper layers of the skin can get freezed by applying the liquid nitrogen. In return, this might leave a little blister on the skin.
Who can get the treatment done?
If the mole pains, bleeds, burns, oozes or itches, the person must immediately go for a mole removal surgery . If the mole again grows after getting it removed and shows any side effects, then make sure to contact the medical expert.
What are the side effects after surgery?
Risks of side effects after mole removal surgery depends upon the area along with the removal method. Some of the effects vary from rare nerve damage to allergy and infection. Some of the symptoms of infection are pain, reddening of the area, pus and a hot sensation .It is essential to treat the infection because if untreated, a germ can come up in the bloodstream and lead to sepsis which is a blood infection. Pain, irritation, and scars are also the most common effects.
How long does it take to get recovered completely?
The mole removal surgery in Delhi as conducted in our clinic moves the moles instantly. But the scar or cut that it leaves might take months to get merged with the skin. If the mole is huge, the scar might remain there permanently .Therefore it is advised to discuss the prognosis with the treating doctor and then go ahead with the procedure.
One of the Top questions by patients is that, Is mole removal surgery painful?
Some patients say that it is painful and some say it is normal and does not have excess pain during the surgery. But if proper and patient care is taken by the skin specialist handling the process the experience should be almost pain free. There are many pain relief techniques now days.
Generally according to some patients who have already got the moles removed,they say having a mole removed is less painful than going a facial comedo extraction or waxing. Before you look for a suitable treatment for mole removal in Delhi, it is best to consult an experienced dermato surgeon or a skin doctor nearby experienced in the techniques.so that we know the complexity of the surgery and get it done effectively. You need to discuss the situation and get details on the complexity of the surgery and time taken to recover. As per an expert dermatologist, the mole is a collection of pigmented cells in the skin that is usually brown or red-brown. This can be a normal mole or a cancerous mole. There are many ways and methods of doing so, it comes by experiecne and practice to any doctor. As Per our Plastic and aesthetic surgeon the mole removal is a complex process and not just science but art and science both are needed in tandem to work well.
It is noted that moles have irregular borders and more than one colour. A small mole of 5mm can be removed by radiofrequency ablation or co2 or some of the other methods, and leads to less pain than those big moles. With the advanced medical technology, mole removal in Delhi is easy and less painful to patients over the surgery carried out in past. Normal mole treatment is done by a biopsy where a physician injects the numbing medication. This is a little stingy to the patient but is a bearable pain. After this, the mole is removed by cutting it beneath out of the body or off parallel with the skin surface.
This process takes a few hours and may not be painful as modern techniques and tools are used during the surgery. With this, mole removal in Delhi is available at most of the best hospitals or at the clinic of an experienced surgeon. The recovery time vary depends on the removal procedure and the size of the mole and takes from 2-4 weeks. In general, removing a mole should not be painful as a local anaesthetic is injected before the surgery. It is best to stay calm as the mole is examined before removal and doctors provide applications and take care to reduce the pain or provide as painless treatment as possible.
