Most dermatologists view moles as painless and harmless outgrowths forming on your skin. However, these moles can also become a problem, and you are asked to note any changes that might occur. Therefore, you should be keen to notice any change in the size or shape of your mole. Suppose you have Lillington moles and have started noting changes in size or shape and seek treatment. It will help if you start by understanding various ways of removing the mole and preventing them from recurring. Below are effective ways of getting rid of moles.
Surgical removal
Your care provider may decide to remove your mole surgically. In most cases, your dermatologist starts by numbing the area surrounding the mole to prevent you from experiencing pain. Your care provider uses a scalpel or surgical scissors to remove the mole. Of importance to notice is that moles may have cells growing beneath the outer layer of your skin. Therefore, surgically removing these moles may require your care provider to use some stitches to close the skin, which might leave small scars that go away with time.
Shaving
Shaving is usually used to eliminate moles when your care provider knows it is not cancerous. In this case, the dermatologist starts by numbing the area and then uses a scalpel to shave down the mole. After shaving only, a small pink mark is left on the area where the mole had grown.
Laser removal
Laser removal is commonly used to treat non-cancerous moles that are not protruding above your skin surface. It is a treatment option that involves using intense light radiation to damage mole cells underneath your skin’s surface. You may require two to three treatment sessions to eliminate the mole completely. Even though shaving and cutting are common methods, laser removal is commonly used to remove moles from certain body parts, including your ears or face. It is also effective in removing multiple moles at once. However, you should understand that it is difficult to test your mole to determine if it is cancerous. Laser treatment can also change the cells below the mole and make them cancerous, thus detecting a false benign mole.
Freezing
Non-cancerous moles and those that have not formed very deep into the skin surface can be frozen. In most cases, liquid nitrogen is used to freeze these moles. Usually, after this treatment, small blisters are often left on the surface of your skin. Freezing is commonly performed as an outpatient procedure, thus allowing you to return home after your treatment session.
If you have moles and are interested in eradicating them, you can start by booking your appointment at Sanford Dermatology today and have them removed. Usually, it is essential to understand that they are benign and only have to be removed if they are causing you some problems. Therefore, ensure you consult your care providers if you want to have your moles removed because they have the best tool to get rid of the moles without leaving scars. You can also use home remedies like placing garlic on the mole.