Is Mole Removal Surgery A Painful Affair?
Moles may seem harmless, but there are times when they can affect your appearance or become a sign of an underlying condition, so you may want to consider having them removed. The procedure is known as ‘mole removal surgery’, and it is usually a quick, straightforward procedure that is not painful, as long as you choose the right cosmetic surgeon to conduct it. Once you have picked a board-certified cosmetic surgeon, consider booking a consultation with them to understand the procedure and develop realistic expectations about it.
Mole removal in the UK is often performed with a local anaesthetic, depending on the treatment and the location, size, and number of moles to be removed. Before surgery, the surgeon will clean the area around the mole. Cosmetic surgeons use a number of methods to remove moles, depending on the location, size, and condition of the mark, too. The conventional way to remove moles is with a scalpel, which is used for excision. Stitches will be used to close the wound, but they should dissolve or require removal after seven days.
In some cases, a mole is shaved down until it is in level with the surrounding skin. In this case, the wound will be dressed and treated like a graze. Follow the surgeon’s instructions for keeping the wound clean and apply the prescribed antibiotics, if any, to prevent infections and a botched appearance. Scarring is typically associated with mole removal surgery, and the size of it will depend on the method of removal. Scabs may form, too, but the wound should heal in around one to two weeks, and the scar should fade gradually.
You may consider mole removal in the UK if you have several moles on your body and they are making you feel self-conscious. Some moles can be removed if you think that they are in your way of achieving a smooth and flawless appearance. Regardless of your reasons, always choose an experienced UK-trained and accredited cosmetic surgeon who has attained the highest qualifications in cosmetic surgery and in mole removal surgery. By having a mole or moles removed, you can achieve relatively blemish-free, smoother, and flawless skin.
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Elite Surgical is a leading healthcare provider of both cosmetic surgical and non-surgical treatments with clinics in London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Milton Keynes, Liverpool and Yorkshire. Elite Surgical is led by the Award Winning expert Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Mr. Sultan Hassan FRCS (Plast) who has been featured in programs on Channel 4, Sky, ABC in the USA, BBC Radio and in various magazines. Elite Surgical is committed to giving its patients unrivalled care throughout their journey both before and after any treatment or surgery. Since being established in 2012, Elite Surgical has quickly grown to become known as a provider of the highest quality services to its patients with fantastic customer/patient satisfaction, patient safety and excellence in patient outcome, at its core.