http://dermatologistsnyc.com/ (212)-644-9494Mole RemovalMole Removal: Moles are very common skin growths which are usually small and tan or brownish, are sometimes raised, and may occasionally change shape or color. Dermatologists remove moles to improve appearance, to prevent the mole from enlarging, or to prevent cancer.Moles that are irritated by daily living are should be removed. These moles may interfere with shaving or may rub against clothing. The techniques used to remove these moles are the same as those used to remove moles that are cosmetically undesirable.http://www.nycdermatologist.com/mole-removal.htmlThere are many people who have one or more moles that they see as detracting from their overall appearance. Not all undesirable moles, however, are candidates for cosmetic mole removal. Figuring out which moles are appropriate candidates requires careful judgment.There are two main methods used for mole removal. Moles can either be shaved off of the surrounding skin or excised with the underlying and surrounding skin and then stitched. For best results, the dermatologist customizes the technique best suited for the individualiz. The shave excision method is the most frequently selected method for mole removal, as it tends to produce optimal cosmetic results for most cases. Shave excision is also generally best for moles that are irritated by clothing or shaving. For shave excision, the skin around and under the mole is injected with lidocaine anesthetic. This takes away any minor pain of the procedure. It also raises and firms the skin treatment site. Then a small sharp scalpel blade, often lubricated with mineral oil, is used to precisely remove the raised and pigmented mole tissue while leaving a cut surface that is flush with the surrounding skin.Risks of mole removal methods vary from infection to anesthetic allergy and nerve damage. It is always prudent to choose a dermatologist or surgeon with appropriate skills and experience with these removals. This will decrease your risk associated with this procedure.Other risks vary depending on the area being treated and the method of removal.One of the most common difficulties after mole removal is a scar. Many people will attempt to remove moles for cosmetic reasons, not realizing that each and every removal may result in a scar. Many times your surgeon can give you an idea of the type and location of a scar after mole removal before you make your decision about removal.The area to be treated will be cleansed. Depending on the surgeon's preferences, this will be done either with alcohol, Betadine, or another suitable material.Then the area will be numbed with anesthetic, such as lidocaine (Anestacon, Bactine, LidaMantle, Lidocaine Viscous, Lidoderm, Medi-Quik Spray, Xylocaine Jelly, Xylocaine Topical, Xylocaine Viscous, Zilactin-L). This will not usually take much time to accomplish. Many surgeons prefer to wait after numbing to allow the blood flow to the area to diminish (sometimes up to 15 minutes). Interestingly, while most patients use the word Novocain (generic name: procaine) to describe the anesthesia used, this drug isn't used anymore in skin surgeries. There are some medications that can be used if patients are allergic to lidocaine. Additionally, most surgeons prefer to add epinephrine to the lidocaine in order to help stop any bleeding.Removal with simple cutting without stitchesThe surgeon takes a scalpel and shaves the mole off flush or slightly below the level of skin.Then, either an electrical instrument will cauterize or burn the area or a solution will be placed on the area to stop any bleeding.After this, a topical antibiotic is placed on the wound.The wound is then covered with a bandage.The doctor will give you instructions on how to take care of your wound. You are usually able to leave shortly after.Removal by cutting with stitchesMoles removed by excision (cutting) with stitches are usually darker in color or flat moles, or both.The surgeon maps out the mole and then sterilizes or cleans the area and numbs it.http://www.moleremovalnyc.org/Then a scalpel is used to cut the mole and a border surrounding the mole. The border size depends on the concern of the surgeon about the possible chances of precancer or cancer for the mole being removed.Depending on the depth, stitches are placed either deep (these are absorbed by the body and do not have to be removed) or on the upper surface of the skin (these don't absorb and will be removed later).http://nycdermatologist.com/

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