Facial aesthetics and contouring services
Laser mole removal
Treatment method and purpose
- Only certain benign lesions may be selected for laser removal after examination and, if needed, dermoscopic assessment. Laser destroys tissue and may eliminate the possibility of a complete histopathological examination; a suspicious mole must not be removed with laser.
Suitable candidates and limitations
- A selected, confirmed benign lesion; changes in size, color, or shape, ulceration, and bleeding require assessment and sometimes biopsy or surgery.
Sessions, time to results, and longevity
- Sometimes one session, sometimes an additional procedure; remaining deeper cells can cause recurrence, and scar-free removal is not guaranteed.
Possible complications and safety considerations
- Scarring, discoloration, infection, incomplete removal, and recurrence; delayed diagnosis of a suspicious lesion is the most important risk to prevent.
Preparation before your visit
- At the examination, disclose your medical history, allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, cold sores, medications, and recent procedures. Prescription medications, especially blood thinners, must not be stopped without medical advice. Active infection or inflammation in the area must be assessed before the procedure.
Post-treatment care and follow-up
- Clean and protect the wound as instructed by your doctor, do not pick the scab, and report changes or recurrence of the lesion for examination.