Moles & Freckles - How To Get Rid Of Them?

Moles are the most common form of physical identification proof, but are often unwanted. Moles and freckles are one of the common skin blemishes that a person may consider for improving with cosmetic surgery. Moles can be described as non-cancerous skin lesions that develop when dark skin cells are bound together in small clusters. Almost everyone has one or more mole on their body. However, freckles are simply skin discolorations that appear on light skinned people. There are number of ways in which a plastic surgeon removes moles and freckles. 

1. Dermabrasion: This is a procedure where a small diamond burr is run over your skin to remove the top layer. Dermabrasion is performed under anaesthesia and is a very effective way of removing freckles and flat moles.
2. Laser Surgery: CO2 Laser surgery involves the use of concentrated beams of light to remove the topmost layer of skin. As this top layer is removed, freckles and light, flat moles are also destroyed thus leaving you with a clear complexion. In some cases, multiple sessions may be required to completely remove moles and freckles. Laser surgery is not recommended for very large moles. This method has the best results in the hands of a plastic surgeon.
3. Shave excision: This is a surgical procedure that involves cutting off the raised section of a mole with a sharp scalpel. It does not require any sutures, but may not remove the entire mole. This surgery is often suggested in cases where a mole had grown to protrude from the skin but the discolouration itself does not bother the person. There is a low risk of scarring associated with this procedure but the mole may recur.
4. Surgical Excision: This procedure is suggested in cases of large moles or giant nevus. In such cases, the plastic surgeon will remove the entire mole elliptically and close the skin in layers for best possible scars. This procedure leave a very fine scar behind, but in most cases, this scar improves in appearance over the time. 

In rare cases, moles can be malignant and hence it is not recommended to try removing a mole at home. For this reason, you should always a consult a plastic surgeon if a mole appears suddenly or starts growing faster or having itching & bleeding or begins to look suspicious. So the plastic surgeon will send the excised mole for histopathological confirmation.