MOLE (NEVUS) REMOVAL

Moles are the colored flat or raised structures with different darkness shades whose development reason is not known exactly. There are around 20 to 80 moles on a human body. Genetic predisposition is observed. Sun exposure is thought to affect mole formation. Cancer development from those moles is observed rarely; therefore changes in moles should not be ignored. Skin cancer development from those moles is observed for reasons such as sun exposure, constant irritation of moles (tampering, cuts during each shaving, attempting to remove the mole through non-medical methods) and genetic disposition. Changes suggestive of mole transformation into cancer are as follows: rapid growth, deformation, swelling, itching, color change, becoming darker or speckled, and opening and bleeding of surrounding skin.
Mole removal is carried out under local anesthesia. Moles are removed in an ecliptic shape. Removed mole should be examined pathologically. Mole removal does not increase cancer risk, rather, it eliminates it.
Each surgical procedure leaves a certain trace. Since the traces left by this procedure are parallel to facial lines, they barely draw the attention. If there are sutures to be removed, these are taken after 6 to 14 days according to the location. Massages and sun protection is recommended for a less remarkable trace.