Today, although mole removal can be performed with or without surgery, surgical methods are more commonly used in mole removal procedures due to its rapid effect, minimal scarring and precise solution.
What is mole?
Nevus, also known as mole, are formations in shades of brown that are formed after the pigments that give the skin its color come together by clustering. Moles (nevi) can be at the level of the skin, or they can be larger, oval and higher than the skin level.
What is mole removal surgery?
The mole removal surgery is a reliable and comfortable operation applied by patients who complain about their nevus and have aesthetic concerns. With its short recovery time and effective results, mole removal surgeries are among the frequently preferred operations.
How is mole removal surgery done?
The mole removal surgery is a very comfortable operation performed under local anesthesia in a full-fledged hospital. During the operation, patients do not feel any pain or ache. Local anesthesia is applied around the mole to be removed by means of small fine-tipped needles. After the applied anesthesia, mole removal surgery begins. In the operation, the relevant mole and subcutaneous fat tissue are completely removed and the patient is given a new appearance. In the procedure, care is taken not to leave any fragments of the nevus behind while the mole is being removed. In mole removal surgery, which is completed in an average of 30 minutes, the surgical scar is minimal with a correct application.
Will there be any scars after mole removal surgery?
After the mole removal surgery, there is a scar almost the size of a mole in the first place. However, within a period of about 3 to 6 months after mole removal surgery, the scar becomes very indistinct. At the end of 1 year, the scar becomes unnoticeable. However, if desired, the scar, which we can say between what is left behind and nothing, can be completely left behind with laser treatments.
The recovery process of mole removal surgery
In mole removal surgery, which is a reliable and comfortable procedure, the patient does not need to stay in the hospital. After an average of half an hour of operation, the patient can easily be discharged from the hospital and return to his social life. However, the effect of the local anesthesia used in the operation may last for several hours. It is expected that a slight tingling will be felt in the procedure area when the effect of the anesthesia wears off. This tingling can be easily controlled with painkillers. It is important that water does not touch the operation area for the first two days after the operation. In addition, it is of great importance that the operation site is protected from sunlight.
Are the results of mole removal surgery permanent?
Mole removal surgery is a surgical process. The complained moles are cut and removed. No piece is left behind. It is not possible for moles to form again in relation to the post-procedure at the same point. However, due to your skin type and health condition, moles may occur again on some skins, especially due to excessive sun exposure.