SURGICAL MOLE REMOVAL

Moles are benign skin lesions that consists of cells with high melanin content. Moles can be either congenital (present at birth) or acquired. They can bring discomfort and aesthetic problems, and can also be dangerous in that they can evolve into a malignant tumor of the skin (melanoma) under the influence of exacerbating factors, such as hormonal imbalances, ultraviolet exposure, and stress.

SURGICAL REMOVAL OF A MOLE IS PERFORMED IN THE FOLLOWING CASES:

For aesthetic reasons or when there is suspicion of transformation like:

• When there is an increase in the size of the mole
• Growth into surrounding tissue
• Uneven coloring and uneven edges
• Ulceration and discharge
• Rising above the surface of the skin, which increases the risk of injury: in the vicinity of clothing such as a bra, belt, or collar, on the uncovered parts of the body and face
• Location in places not easy to observe possible changes: on the intimate parts, the scalp, near the nails, on the mucous membranes.

After antisepsis of the skin and injection of local anesthesia, Dr. Skarparis proceeds to remove the mole. The mole is cut off with a scalpel from surrounding tissues. After removal, the edges of the wound are sutured with absorbable sutures that minimize the risk of scar formation. Few days are required for skin closure, and the patient can usually return to normal activities right away. Excised tissues are sent to the laboratory for histological examination to exclude any malignant oncological disease.