Laser Mole Removal
Moles can now be removed with only a slight risk of leaving a scar. Those who have chosen this procedure can experience blemish-free skin in approximately one month. Further, this procedure does not leave track marks behind since this does not involve stitches while noticeable change is not evident on the surface of the skin because the treatment does not affect the surrounding tissues. However, precancerous and cancerous moles should not be treated through this procedure because a more thorough evaluation is needed before standard surgery is even recommended.
So what is a Laser mole removal?
Laser mole removal is a procedure used to remove new, small or flat moles that are brown or black in color while protruding, old, and large moles cannot be removed by this procedure because the laser light has limited penetration and cannot be used to probe deeper cavities.
How does it work?
Your mole needs thorough evaluation before a treatment is recommended and a dermatologist can determine if laser treatment would work for you. Not everybody will qualify for laser surgery. Qualifications specify that a candidate for surgery must be fair skinned, in good physical health, should be psychologically healthy and familiar with the procedure. Moreover, the candidate should not have a history of marijuana or anabolic steroids use nor must he be a heavy drinker. A positive factor is if a person is optimistic over the outcome of the procedure.
In a laser removal procedure, the laser light energy is directly released to the targeted area to rip the concerned tissue. This light energy taken in by the mole cauterizes the pigment and in the process absorbed by the body while the treated area heals. Since this procedure seals the blood vessels and disperses the tissues removed, the process of cutting and stitching the target area is unnecessary. The number of mole removal sessions would depend on the depth of the pigment. There are moles that can be removed in a single treatment but some cases require 3 sessions the most.
After surgery, the patient should avoid the conduct of activities that may impact upon the wound such as doing the laundry, dishwashing or swimming because these could moisten the treated area. It is important to adhere to the doctor’s instruction to the book in order to avoid complications.
People who have been treated using the laser mole removal procedure reveal that when the laser pulses hit the skin, only a slight tingling sensation can be felt. The feeling could also be equated to rubber that has snapped against the skin. Since the procedure does not manifest severe pain, most patients do not require an anesthetic.
Recovery period
Usually a scab forms on the treated area following surgery. This usually drops off in a week, leaving a reddish color in the area and typically takes another 2 weeks before the skin returns to its normal color. The use of sunscreen is recommended for at least six weeks.
Cost
Although laser removal treatment is the most recommended and effective medical procedure, the cost hinders most people. The cost of the treatment depends on the number of pulses, treatments, size of the area and the duration of time for every treatment. Patients are normally billed $50 per mole, but you should check with your doctor to obtain current costs.