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A Complete Guide on Facial Mole Removal

Facial moles are harmless and you donu2019t need to worry about it. If you donu2019t like the way it affects your appearance, or if it is getting irritated, you have an option to remove it surgically. Once the mole is removed, donu2019t forget to examine for microscopic signs of skin cancer. Also, there can be scar formation after the surgical procedure. Take the scar assessment test done by healthcare experts at ScarScore to know about the scarring tendencies.

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A Complete Guide on Facial Mole Removal

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  1. SCARSCORE FACIAL MOLE REMOVAL: A COMPLETE GUIDE ScarScore is the first online tool designed to help people understand their scarring likelihood

  2. MOLES Moles are concentrations of pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) in your skin

  3. BENIGN VS. ABNORMAL FACIAL MOLES The first thing to consider during a facial mole removal consultation is whether the mole appears totally safe or has suspicious features

  4. Benign moles are composed of mole cells that are normal and can be removed with a wide variety of both surgical and non-surgical techniques

  5. Benign moles have relatively uniform color, borders, and are symmetric

  6. Abnormal moles that are cancerous are known as melanoma. If a mole shows any suspicious signs of being cancerous it will require a surgical facial mole removal

  7. IS A FACIAL MOLE BIOPSY NECESSARY? If you are undergoing a facial mole removal procedure, talk to your doctor about the need for a biopsy

  8. How to Prepare for a Facial Mole Removal?

  9. Almost all facial mole removal procedures are done under local anesthesia. The procedure typically takes about 20-30 minutes.

  10. No need to stop any of your medications including Aspirin and blood thinners prior to facial mole removal Avoid ingesting vitamin E, ginseng, and ginkgo biloba

  11. Cosmetic facial mole removal refers to the removal of benign moles with the primary focus on aesthetics Cosmetic Facial Mole Removal Techniques

  12. Steps Involved With the Mole Scar Removal Procedure Local anesthesia injection Facial mole removal Cleaning he skin and application of ointments Discharge home with after-care instructions

  13. Shave and Curette Excision Deep Excision With Stitching The mole is shaved off at the skin level using a blade passed across the base of the mole leaving a wound resembling a burn. The incisions are made using a standard surgical scalp or a circular blade called a punch biopsy tool. Ablation Techniques Ablation techniques of facial mole removal are procedures that destroy the mole on the surface of the skin instead of surgically removing it.

  14. Abnormal Facial Mole Removal Techniques Abnormal mole removal procedures are done surgically – either shave excisions, curetting, or excision with sutures.

  15. Any technique that removes a mole will also leave a scar. Various characteristics including discoloration, width, and thickness contribute to the overall quality of the final scar.

  16. Conduct a FREE scar risk assessment to learn about your own personal scarring tendencies Scar Risk Profile

  17. Thinking about facial mole removal surgery? Learn about the types of scars you are most likely to form.

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