Mole Removal
What Is Mole Removal?
Not every brown or raised formation on the skin is a "nevus". Apart from nevus, many benign skin lesions such as seborrheic keratosis, skin tag (acrochordon), wart, vascular mole, sebaceous gland (syringoma, sebaceous hyperplasia) can also be treated for aesthetic or functional reasons.
Selection of treatment method; It is determined according to the type, location, size of the lesion and the result of dermatoscopic evaluation. The aim is not only to remove the lesion but also to achieve the best cosmetic result.
Firstly Dermatoscopic Examination
Each mole or skin lesion should be evaluated in detail with a dermatoscope by a dermatologist before removal.
In suspicious lesions, the priority is not the aesthetic procedure but the correct diagnosis. When necessary, surgical removal and pathological examination are recommended.
Which moles should be removed surgically?
Surgical excision is especially preferred in the following cases:
- Moles suspicious for melanoma
- Moles that grow rapidly or change shape
- Pigmented lesions that bleed or do not heal
- Dysplastic (atypical) nevi
- All lesions requiring pathological examination
During the surgical procedure, the lesion is completely removed and sent to pathology when necessary. This method is the gold standard for both diagnosis and treatment.
Which Lesions Can Be Treated with Cosmetic Methods?
Many skin lesions that are thought to be completely benign as a result of dermatoscopic evaluation can be removed without the need for surgery.
Laser Treatment
Laser applications especially;
- Seborrheic keratoses
- Vessel moles
- Some epidermal lesions
- Selected benign pigmented lesions
May be suitable for.
Radiofrequency (Cautery) Application
With the cautery method;
- Skin tags (Acrochordon)
- Sebaceous hyperplasia
- Syringomas
- Small benign bumps
Can be taken with minimal scarring.
Cryotherapy (Freezing Treatment)
Cryotherapy using liquid nitrogen;
- Warts
- Actinic keratoses
- Some seborrheic keratoses
It is an effective treatment option for superficial lesions such as:
Will There Be Any Scars After Treatment?
Scar formation; It may vary depending on the method applied, the size of the lesion, the region where it is located, and the wound healing characteristics of the person.
Our goal is to achieve both a safe and the best possible cosmetic result by choosing the right treatment method.
Why Our Clinic?
- Dermatoscopic evaluation by a dermatologist
- Scientific approach that avoids unnecessary mole removal
- Ability to apply surgical and cosmetic treatment options in the same center
- Modern technologies such as laser, radiofrequency and cryotherapy
- Personalized treatment planning that prioritizes the aesthetic result
Every skin lesion is different. Therefore, the treatment method is determined individually according to the characteristics of the lesion after examination.
