Mole Removal

What is a mole?

While doctors utilize different terms to define a mole, many people describe a mole or nevi as any irregularity or dark spot on the skin. Birthmarks, hemangiomas (abnormal blood vessels and Keratoses (precancerous or benign spots) are not treated the same way as moles.

Typically, some people are born with moles. They can also develop over time. Exposure to the sun appears to be a factor that stimulates the formation of an atypical or dysplastic mole. Dysplastic moles tend to be hereditary. Many families have a history of dysplastic moles. People with dysplastic moles are at a higher risk for developing melanoma, a malignant type of skin cancer.

Treatment Options

The two surgical methods for removing moles are excision with stitches and excision with cauterization or using heat to destroy the mole. Lasers have been used to remove moles. However, it is not the method of choice for treating deep moles because the light does not permeate deep enough.

Dr.Youssef may choose excision with or without stitches. The method of removal is dependent upon the deepness of the mole and the cosmetic results you desire.

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