Mole removal surgery

Yes, moles and beauty marks are the same.

Moles and skin tags are similar but certainly not the same. Skin tags form on the skin's surface, whereas moles are rooted deep within the skin.

Mole treatment can prevent the potential spread of precancerous cells and address your cosmetic concerns in the same procedure.

In most cases, your number of moles is due to genetics and sun damage. However, if you are worried about your rate of beauty mark development, you should contact your local doctor.

Yes, moles can be completely removed through excision by your surgeon.

Moles often increase in size from your early age up to twenty years. However, beauty marks typically do not grow as people progress through adulthood.

Moles that are large and irregular are dysplastic nevi and tend to be hereditary. It is incredibly uncommon for dysplastic nevi to cause you harm or be cancerous. However, if you have a mole that recently increased in size, you should contact your local doctor for a diagnosis.

Most people manifest between ten and forty new beauty marks across their bodies as they age. However, having more than fifty moles on your body may be subject to concern.

A raised mole typically develops throughout your growth and generally is entirely normal.

A hairy mole can get ingrown hairs, leading to inflammation or irritation. Inflammation causes redness and pain to the touch. Red moles usually heal on their own with no trouble, though they require antibiotics if they become infected.

Expect a mole removal scar to heal for at least two to three weeks.
After healing, you may have a small scar. However, these scars typically fade or heal with time.

Moles are not cancerous by default. You may experience symptoms that could mean your beauty mark is precancerous or cancerous. These symptoms are sudden changes in shape, colour, texture, persistent pain, itching, inflammation, bleeding, or flaking. Crusty moles may also be a sign of cancer. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should contact your local doctor for a diagnosis.

You should not attempt to pop beauty marks due to the risks of a severe infection.

If you have irritation of the nerves under a beauty mark, it may be due to chemical exposure, sunburn, dry skin, etc. Though unlikely, changes in beauty marks could mean more severe consequences, which will tell you to contact your local doctor to have a look at your mole/s

It is not favourable to cut your mole out due to the risk of infection and other unplanned consequences.

Apple cider vinegar can eventually help reduce some of the dark pigmentation typical of a mole. However, the results are largely inconsistent and require a lot of time. The most reliable and commonly practised way to remove beauty marks is by excision carried out by a professional surgeon.

Fortunately, moles will not grow back if a surgeon successfully excises (removes) them.

Products that advertise beauty mark removal by freezing them can often have serious side effects and unintended consequences. It is safer and more reliable to have a mole surgically removed by a trained surgeon.

Rest assured, your procedure will be pain-free due to the administration of local anaesthetic at the surgery site.

Aftercare is included in your treatment package, meaning follow-up appointments are common to track your recovery. Our surgeons can treat any immediate complications with no additional charge. In other words, surgery is simply the most reliable treatment if you are looking for a permanent solution.

Applying salicylic acid is a common misconceived home remedy for beauty marks. The application of salicylic acid is generally a big mistake and can lead to infections, scarring sores, and crusting and bleeding.

It could be a bad sign if you notice that your beauty mark/s changes shape or looks uneven. Additionally, you may see colour changes, getting darker, or having more than two colours.

Your mole may also start itching, crusting, or flaking. Bleeding moles are a common warning sign for many people.

If you notice any of these symptoms on one or more beauty marks, you should contact a doctor for an official diagnosis.

Side effects widespread across excision surgeries (including mole removal) are infection, bleeding/bruising, scarring, anaesthetic reaction and nerve damage.

Fortunately, infection is an unlikely symptom of mole removal. However, if you are susceptible to infections or have a weakened immune system, you should raise your concerns with your physician as you may need additional care.

Bleeding and bruising are pervasive but typically minor side effects of mole removal. If your wound opens after surgery but fails to close, you should contact your physician for medical help.

In some cases, mole removal may cause damage to a nerve. A damaged nerve may result in numbness for several weeks or months but often make a full recovery. In sporadic cases, a nerve may be compromised after a mole removal, causing mobility issues in the area around the wound.

Scarring is common in any surgical procedure. Though there are measures to avoid or minimise scarring during and after your surgery, some scarring is unavoidable for mole removal. In addition, the amount of scarring will depend on the skill of your surgeon. Thankfully, our expert surgeons' focal point is to keep scarring to a minimum.

Reactions are certainly the most dangerous of all immediate side effects with surgical procedures in general. The symptoms following a reaction vary between patients but include a rash, hives, severe itchiness, swelling, drop in blood pressure, shortness of breath, coughing, etc. Fortunately, reacting to anaesthesia is extremely rare and largely preventable.