The winter cold may have allowed you to hide unwanted blemishes on your body, but with spring just around the corner, wouldn’t you like to get rid of them before the weather warms up? How long will you continue to feel self-conscious about that ugly mole? Or worse, are you ever concerned that it might be a dangerous mole that you should have looked at? Here’s your opportunity!
What is a mole?
Moles are similar to freckles or birthmarks in that they are all comprised of pigmented cell groups on the skin’s surface. However, moles tend to rise above the surrounding skin area and may be blue, black, or flesh-colored. Most develop in the first twenty years of life but can also appear later. It is vitally important to have your skin checked regularly for signs of dangerous conditions and to consult your GP or family doctor as soon as possible if you notice any changes in a mole’s size, appearance, or texture.
While they may not necessarily threaten your health, some of your moles or skin tags may cause you severe discomfort in other ways. Living with an inconveniently located mole or growth that gets caught in jewelry or uncomfortably rubs against clothing can be frustrating. For some, a mole can also be unseemly. Many people feel that large moles, particularly around the face or chest, detract from their confidence.
If you are tired of living with an uncomfortable, ugly, or potentially dangerous mole, please consult with one of our experts at FirstMed. Dealing with this problem has always been more complex. FirstMed’s experts have extensive expertise in quickly and skillfully removing moles and growths from the skin. The process is not very painful and is followed by a brief recovery period, resulting in little to no scarring once the skin has completely healed.
How are moles removed?
Before any moles can be removed, your physician will conduct a brief examination. Once the mole(s) in question have been located and inspected, local anesthesia will be applied. This is typically the only part of the process that involves slight discomfort or pain because it completely desensitizes the skin for the following process.
Removing a single mole typically takes less than a minute or two. It is achieved through the process of hyfrecation, where an electric current is passed through a thin wire, which essentially burns off the upper layers of skin. Due to the small head of the wire, this method is the most precise of the several methods of mole removal.
FirstMed offers skin screening and minor surgeries on Saturdays with one of our most experienced doctors, Dr. László Varjú, who can identify and treat the problematic areas on your skin. If you are interested in this quick, relatively painless procedure to successfully rid you of unseemly or dangerous moles or skin growths, do not hesitate to book an appointment at FirstMed now!
