"MOLE REMOVAL SURGERY"
Mole Removal Surgery & Preparation
When preparing for mole removal surgery the area is cleaned with either Betadine, alcohol or another chemical. The area is then numbed with anesthetic, most surgeons wait 15 minutes to let the blood flow decrease. Then if necessary a drape will be placed over the area to be operated on.Mole Removal Surgery & Methods
Simple Cutting - The surgeon shaves the mole down evenly or below skin level, then the area is either burned or a solution is applied to stop the bleeding. An antibiotic is then applied to the wound and covered with a bandage. This form of surgery is not as common as it can leave mole cells under the skin, allowing the mole to grow back.Excision Cutting and Stitching - Is usually used for darker or flat moles. A scalpel is used to cut the mole and bordering skin around the mole, usually in an oval shape. The size will depend on the area being treated, and is left up to the surgeon to decide. Stitches are then applied to either the surface skin which will be removed later, or the tissue below the skin where the stitches will dissolve.
Excision with Cauterization - Is the process of coagulating blood and destroying living tissue, either by a hot iron device or freezing. There is little bleeding as the area is sealed by the hot iron, or frozen by the other procedure.
After Mole Removal Surgery
Pain and discomfort are normal after surgery, the amounts felt though will vary depending on the surgical process performed. You will need to clean the area two times a day, with diluted hydrogen peroxide and water. Apply any antibiotic ointment that you are not allergic to over the wound, re-apply fresh bandage, repeat daily until area is healed.Mole Removal Surgery Risks
Scars - Are very common after mole removal surgery. They can be in the form of a line, or in the shape of an oval, it depends on the method used. Scars will heal with time and can be "faded" with surgical methods.Infection - Occurs mostly when the wound gets dirty, a rare but possible situation
Mole Removal Surgery Costs
The average cost of mole removal surgery will depend on the Location, Surgeon, Size of Mole & Method used. I have found the average cost is between $125-$300, depending what method you choose this could be per visit.Dermatend is an alternative to mole removal surgery, you can remove your moles in as little as 3 days right from your home.
