Laser moles removal - reviews, consequences and price of the procedure

Most people have moles on their face and body. Someone does not pay attention to them, others endow them with mystical properties( guessing by specks and trying to predict fate), yet others make them their "visiting card", like the world-famous birthmarks of Cindy Crawford and Enrique Iglesias. However, if the birthmark hinders, brings discomfort, is aesthetically unattractive, it is preferred to be removed, and doctors in this regard are entirely on the patients side. Moreover, the use of laser technology has made the procedure for the removal of moles and birthmarks as nontraumatic and safe as possible.

Which moles are subject to removal?

Moles, they are pigmented nevi, refer to benign skin formations. Moles have a variety of colors( from colorless to black), can be congenital or acquired throughout life. Mass appearance of new birthmarks is usually associated with powerful hormonal changes in the body: the period of puberty, pregnancy, the extinction of childbearing function. There may be new nevi and as a result of excessive insolation: such a problem, as a rule, lovers of sunburn.

Conventional birthmarks do not pose a health hazard to their carrier. Flat pigmented patches of point character or small size( up to 1 cm) usually do not interfere with anything, they are not injured and do not cause trouble.

Pay attention to those nevi, which from a medical point of view may be unsafe. This:

• is a convex birthmark that looks flat, but slightly elevates above the skin and can be injured;
• tuberculate nevus is a birthmark of brown color with a bumpy surface and hairline, it has distinct borders;
• nodular mole - a nevus consisting of a smooth dense knot of brown, dark-flesh colored, may have a leg;
• warty nevus - differs rich black color and furrows on the surface, on such a mole often grow hair.

Such nevi, after consultation with a doctor, is recommended to be removed for oncological prophylaxis. In any case, in connection with the increase in the incidence of melanoma, experts advise to keep under control any skin lesions and immediately show them to a dermatologist-oncologist if:

• there is a massive increase in new birthmarks;
• has modified the available education( change in size, shape, color, blackening);
• appeared discomfort in the field of pigmented spots: inflammation, itching, soreness, bleeding;
• the birthmark is damaged( torn off, shaved, rubbed with a brassiere strap, etc.).

The decision to remove the birthmark is taken exclusively with the doctor: he will look at it under the dermatoscope, if necessary, assign a histological examination and give a recommendation.

Warning! In no case can you reduce birthmarks yourself, experiment with folk remedies and other "artisanal" methods. Moles can be removed only in clinical settings and only in certain ways: surgical or laser( sometimes - radio wave and electric), which is what the doctor decides.

Advantages of removal of moles with laser

When a specialist has given a "good" for the destruction of a birthmark with a laser, a lot of questions immediately arise. How does the procedure go, is it painful, will it quickly heal and will there be complications? We will try to answer all these questions.

Laser removal of a mole has nothing to do with the usual surgical procedure, so do not worry about the painfulness of the procedure or the long recovery period. Laser therapy is considered one of the most sparing methods of combating neoplasm and skin defects. Its impact is highly accurate and extends exclusively to the cells to be destroyed.

Thus, modern laser equipment with an automated tuning system allows you to set the parameters of the light beam to within a micron. Thus, the wavelength of the laser beam, its diameter, depth of penetration, and intensity are strictly subordinate to the selective effect on specific melanocytes, in our case they are aggregations of pigmented cells that form the nevus.

The light pulse, tuned to defeat melanocytes with excess pigment, is absorbed exclusively by cells that have specific characteristics, all other tissues remain "indifferent" to laser flares. The nevus takes on the photoenergy, which is converted into a thermal effect destroying the dark pigment cells.

Depending on the size and depth of the mole, two methods of treatment can be used: layer-by-layer evaporation of tissues with a laser or removal with a laser knife. In the second case, after the procedure, you can send the material to the histology to search for cancer cells in the remote nevus. If the mole does not cause suspicion, it can simply evaporate without a trace.

In this case, the vessels that supply defective skin, from the hot flashes immediately glue, blocking the possibility of bleeding. At the site of the birthmark there is a microran, which quickly heals without forming a scar: the laser has the ability to activate collagen synthesis in the skin, thereby increasing its regenerative properties. Complications after such an operation are practically excluded.

So, the use of a laser for removing neoplasms on the skin is characterized by:

• safety, thanks to the technology of selective photothermolysis;
• bloodlessness, which is provided by the coagulating action of the laser;
• painlessness or minor discomfort( merit of modern equipment with advanced cooling systems, local anesthesia and lightning impact);
• sterility operation, since the non-contact removal technique is applied;
• speed of the procedure, which takes only a few minutes;
• by the absence of a recovery period( there is no need to take a sick leave and change the way of life);
• minimum contraindications - for medical reasons with the permission of a doctor, nevi remove to everyone, even children;
• low risk of negative consequences - complications are extremely rare.

Procedure for laser removal of nevus( moles)

What is the laser procedure itself? First of all, it should be noted that even if you have already been to a dermatologist( oncologist) doctor, the laser center specialist is also required to study the interfering mole and make your conclusion about the possibility of its removal. Then you can proceed directly to the process.

1. Anesthesia. To the question of painlessness, each relates to the extent of its sensitivity. Probably, a couple of minutes the burning sensation from laser flashes can be tolerated. However, it will be difficult for people with a low pain threshold, and the patient's negative reaction will only hinder the doctor.

In this case, it is advisable to do anesthesia. To large moles, especially multilayered, with deep occurrence, without anesthesia it is better not to approach. The darker the birthmark, the more layers of skin will be involved in the procedure, and the more unpleasant sensations need to be prepared.

Local anesthesia in the removal of nevi makes:

• external means with anesthetic( creams, sprays with novocaine, lidocaine) - start to act after 30-40 minutes after application and within an hour they support anesthesia;
• by subcutaneous injection of similar drugs - the numbness of the injection site comes instantly, and you can immediately begin to process the birthmark.

2. Operating. The procedure is carried out in a laser cabinet in compliance with the requirements of septic tanks and antiseptics. Both the doctor and the patient should wear sterile costumes( disposable gowns), special glasses for eye protection. Treatment of the birthmark takes an average of 1-5 minutes( large nevuses are not removed at a time).

At the end of the operation, a small wound remains in the place of the birthmark in the form of a bloodless depression, which is treated with antiseptic substance( potassium permanganate, green tea, baneocin), sometimes it is sealed with a breathable bactericidal plaster. This completes the procedure. Remains of the excised mole, if any, are sent to the laboratory( possibly for an additional fee).

3. Rehabilitation. Within a few days, the wound should be tightened with a crust that protects damaged tissue from external influences. At this time, active regenerative processes are triggered under the crust: a healthy skin is formed, which, after falling off the crust, does not differ in structure and color from the remaining areas. If healing takes place without special features, there should be no traces of laser intervention.

To do this, you need to treat the wound as recommended by the doctor, do not touch the crust with your hands, do not wet it and do not pick it up in any case. In the first 3-4 days at the site of removal, it is permissible to preserve puffiness and hyperemia, and a week later the treated area should take its final form. If the formation was large, the healing time can be prolonged for another 1-2 weeks.

4. Achieve and save the result. Large and deep moles can not be removed by a single procedure. They may need several, with a break of several weeks. Unfortunately, on a place of "persistent" nevi often there are scars, since it is difficult for the body to tighten even such large lesions evenly with fresh tissues. The shallow, superficial elements disappear without a trace from the first time.

However, this does not guarantee the absence of relapse. If the place of laser treatment is not protected from the action of ultraviolet light, new birthmarks or simply a dark spot may appear on it. At least half a year you need to hide the area with the removed neoplasm from direct sunlight, and from the scattered light to protect it with UV filters.

Generally, those who have many birthmarks on the body and face, and have a tendency to the appearance of new ones, it is worth to give up tanning, especially in the solarium. Fashion for year-round tanning not only spoils the skin, but also leads to a surge of malignant degeneration of nevi - from ordinary moles to cancerous. Realizing this, many ladies deliberately choose "noble white" for their own health.

Is it worth it to remove birthmarks with a laser, and how much does it cost?

In most cases, experts advocate preventive removal of moles, which can potentially be cancer-prone. With the destruction of nevi exclusively from aesthetic considerations, not everything is so unambiguous.

Are there any contraindications?

Here it is worthwhile to understand that although the risk is minimal, yet complications can occur. To the negative consequences of the laser procedure can be attributed:

• long healing of the wound in violation of the rules of its processing;
• infection and inflammation;
• occurrence of scars and scars, including pathological;
• formation of a dark or white patch instead of a mole( skin pigmentation disorder);
• burns with improper adjustment of the device or too sensitive skin;
• allergic reactions to photo-exposure and anesthesia.

Individual body features can cause discomfort in the procedure area to persist long enough. This swelling, redness, itching, flaking and other sensations, which, of course, will eventually pass, but will deliver many unpleasant moments, especially if the mole is removed in a conspicuous place.

Special attention should be paid to the choice of a doctor and a laser clinic. The effectiveness and safety of laser removal of neoplasms are not unconditional. In many ways, they depend on the quality of the equipment and the professionalism of the person who works on it. Incorrect settings of the laser device can lead to burns and scars. A formal attitude of the doctor to his medical duties - and to more serious consequences. If you want to remove a birthmark with a laser just because you think it's ugly, keep in mind that you should not do this in such cases:

• if you are pregnant or breast-feeding;
• if you are under 18 years old;
• if you have a slow blood clotting;
• if you have rough scars after your injuries on the skin;
• if you have diabetes;
• if you have an exacerbation of cold sores or chronic skin disease;
• if you do not imagine yourself without a suntan and are not going to abandon it;
• if you have previously been diagnosed with any cancer or precancerous condition;
• if you are offered a laser service without first consulting a doctor.

The last two items are extremely important: remember that reckless removal of the nevus that already carries the signs of melanoma can end very badly, and laser irradiation of the body with cancer cells can trigger the growth or relapse of a cancerous tumor.

Reviews about laser removal of moles

If you are perfectly healthy, and your birthmark is for you the cause of complexes and dissatisfaction with your appearance, then there is no reason not to get rid of this defect with the help of modern laser technologies. The vast majority of reviews about this procedure are positive. Here are a few of them:

Review No. 1

Almost 25 years, a birthmark over the lip was the source of my complexes. Someone thought of her as my "highlight", but I'm sorry, the whole kilogram of such a "raisin" on the face is not needed. Thank God that now it was possible quickly and without problems to get rid of the damned bljamba under the nose. I was ready to endure any pain, but it turned out that everything was not so scary.

The laser is a thing! A monument to the one who invented this miracle. The price is ridiculous - 860 rubles, and another 270 for the analysis on oncology. I also intend to do with all the other birthmarks and warts, and I also advise you to

Natalia, Spb

Testimonial №2

For the first time I removed my birthmarks with a laser as early as 2009.Was at a dermatologist's reception with a different problem, at the same time and "cleaned" the convex birthmarks, which constantly rub against clothing and itch. Already how many years have passed, in those places everything is perfect, as if nothing had happened.

Last year I decided to repeat the procedure in order to finally get rid of all the incomprehensible pieces on the body. Just do not think that it's so simple: came to any salon and did. The doctor is more than serious. I personally 40 minutes only moles examined, one by one, into the camera with an increase. Then they made a stab in each and literally burned with a laser for a few seconds.

I say "burned" because it is so: there is smoke and a smoldering smell. But you do not feel anything. Then they smeared it with green and forward. In 2 weeks as the newcomer.1000 rubles for everything( 4 or 5 pieces, I do not remember exactly), in general, almost a gift

Anna, Moscow

Review №3

And my husband got into trouble. I kicked him to an oncologist, as on his back a large birthmark( somewhere 1X2 cm) and he constantly combed her to the blood, in general, she was all inflamed. The oncologist has told or said - unequivocally to delete. They burned a laser, literally 20 seconds, without anesthesia - well, the man, will tolerate( the doctor's words).We paid 1,5 thousand.

Husband did not wait until he healed with him, began to walk to the gym, sweated all the time from the sweat until he got stung. They treated for a long time, in place of the birthmark now a fat bright pink scar. But this husband is to blame. So be careful. The doctor said that neither wetting nor ripping in any case is impossible - that's the result of

Dana( Moscow) .

Price

As can be seen from these reviews, patients are quite satisfied with the procedure. According to statistics, 95% of them recommend laser removal of neoplasms and do not consider the cost of this service high.

We have already found out that removal of moles with a laser is done selectively: even if there are many nevi, no one will reduce them.1-2 bothersome or suspicious moles are unlikely to lie an unbearable burden on your wallet: laser treatment costs only 200 - 1500 rubles( depends on the size), and the doctor's reception - from a free up to 500( average) rubles.

Do not forget to do an analysis of a remote birthmark( the study can be included in the price or paid extra).In general, the price for own peace is not high.

By the way, Enrique Iglesias his famous birthmark still deleted. The laser. At the insistence of the doctor.