Removal of moles on the face: surgery and drugs
Most people in the modern world prefer to get rid of moles. One of the reasons for this desire is the inconvenient location of the mole on the face, which either interferes or damages the appearance.
Another reason is the occurrence of a malignant neoplasm from a mole under the influence of some factors:
- environmental ecology;
- sunshine;
- hormonal disorders;
- as a result of hereditary predisposition;
- subsequent mechanical impact, for example, friction or scratching.
Therefore, in order to avoid deterioration of health or to eliminate defects in appearance, people often resort to various methods of removing moles on their faces.
The following indications speak about the need to eliminate moles in addition to the spoiled appearance:
- the growth of skin moles;
- the process of hair loss from a mole;
- the occurrence of itching, burning sensation or pain in the area of the mole;
- abrupt color change moles;
- the appearance of compacted areas;
- peeling process.
Before the procedure for removing moles on the face, professional consultation is required. After a thorough examination, the doctor sends the patient for general tests and for examination by a general practitioner and an oncologist. The removal process can be started only after the pigment spot has been diagnosed, various contraindications to the birthmark removal are excluded, and the best option to remove the mole is selected.
Modern medicine and cosmetology provides several options for removing moles on the face, each of which has its own positive and negative sides.
One of these methods is the method of surgical intervention.
To remove a mole, a scalpel operation is performed. During the process, it is necessary to make a cut with a filler and a grip. The mole is removed with a scalpel and sent for histological examination. On the wound after the removal of stitched cosmetic type.
It should be noted
After applying this method of removing a mole, there is the possibility of a scar or scar, which is completely undesirable for the face. Therefore, this method is used extremely rarely. He is resorted to in the case of a deep location of a mole or if there is suspicion of oncology.
Another method of removing moles on the face is to remove it with a laser. This method can be considered the most common and popular. The reasons for the widespread use of the laser method of removing moles on the face are:
- absolute painlessness during the procedure and after it;
- high efficiency and effectiveness of the procedure;
- relatively quick procedure.
The procedure consists in the operation of a laser beam that has a small diameter. Such a laser is able to regulate the depth of penetration of the beam. There is a so-called cutting of layers, the blood vessels, in turn, are sealed. Thus, the discovery of bleeding is completely excluded. There is also no risk of infection.
Therefore, one more advantage of such a procedure can be considered complete safety for the patient's skin and his body, which is why, if it is necessary to remove moles on the face, laser removal is often used.
There is a way to remove moles on the face using high frequency current. This method is called electrocoagulation. It should be noted that as a result of removing moles with the help of current exposure, there is a risk factor for burns or damage to the epidermis.
The method of removing moles on the face using exposure to cold from liquid nitrogen is called cryodestruction. Low temperatures can destroy the cells of moles. Such cells do not disappear by themselves, but remain on the formed wound, thus protecting it from infection. After the procedure for removing moles with liquid nitrogen, there is the possibility of scarring. In the presence of oncology or cold intolerance by the patient, this method of removing moles is contraindicated.
Remove the mole on the face using radio waves. This method is quite fast and effective. The removal process consists in influencing the formation of moles with a tungsten filament electrode. The treated area is subject to instant cauterization, with the result that bleeding is excluded. Scars and other negative effects after the procedure remains.
It should be noted that after the procedures for removing moles under the influence of various factors, various complications may occur. To prevent side effects, you should follow some recommendations of experts:
- To carry out the procedure for getting rid of moles on the face in the winter. The fact is that at this time of year the sun's rays are passive, which creates a favorable atmosphere for the rapid healing of wounds.
- If the procedure for removing moles on the face was carried out in the summer, it is necessary to resort to the use of sunscreen sprays or creams.
- Do not strip or scratch the crust that appears after the removal procedure on the wound, otherwise the healing process will be delayed for a long time and a scar may appear as a result.
- You should not use peeling or scrubbing procedures for six months after the procedure for removing moles.
There is also a definite list of rules and drugs with which you can achieve a quick wound healing process and restoration of the skin.
First, you need potassium permanganate for lotions during the first day after removing the mole. Also, the doctor will prescribe the necessary drugs, antibiotics in the form of ointment. Sunscreen is recommended to use with a level of protection against SPF 60. If you can’t avoid the formation of a scar, it is necessary to treat this area with cocoa butter, with which you can reduce the size of the scar.
How to remove a mole on the face: folk remedies
Many people, before going to the doctor, try to get rid of the problem at home. There are many ways to remove a mole on a face that people have tried over the years. Some of the methods of the people helped, while others failed to achieve the desired result and get rid of the birthmark on their face forever.
The most common recipes for traditional medicine to get rid of a mole on your face include:
- The use of vinegar essences. It is necessary to drip one drop of liquid on a mole every night.
- Use within one month of the mask of the following composition: a pair of cloves of garlic, about 50 g of honey and one article. l butter. Apply the mask for 4 hours, then rinse with warm water.
- The use of masks from celandine and petroleum jelly, mixed in equal shares.
- Several times a day you can smear a mole celandine.
- Putting for the whole night to the mole porridge from the crushed calendula flower.
- Use gruel from ash willow and vinegar.
- Within one month, use a prepared hemp oil and chalk ointment. For such an ointment you need 2 tbsp. l crushed chalk and 8 tbsp. l hemp oil. Lubricate the mole need several times a day.
- Brighten the mole, but pineapple juice helps to get rid of it.
- You can apply to the mole pounded rosehip flowers several times a day.
- A mixture prepared from equal proportions of honey and castor oil helps. The lotion should be done 2-3 times a day.
- You can try to rub the mole with garlic, and after the lemon juice.
- To get rid of moles will help ointment from the juice of dandelion roots and butter. The first ingredient requires 1 tbsp. l., and the second - 4 tbsp. l Lubricate the mole need several times a day.
- Powder of 100 grams of cherry seed need to pour olive oil (half a liter) and insist 2 weeks in a place protected from light. Every day, apply the mixture to the mole for about 20 minutes.
If one of the methods of traditional medicine helped - well. In the case of problems with a mole, for example, an increase in its size or a change in color, you should immediately contact a specialist who will diagnose the mole, identify the need or lack thereof for removal, and draw up a plan for further action.