Moles are a common sight on your body. Everybody will get moles in their lifetime and most of them are completely harmless. Some of them just come about over time, others may appear after being in the sun too long (and those you should keep an eye on), but most moles shouldn’t have a negative effect on your health. However, we also understand that you may want them removed for cosmetic reasons. Perhaps a mole is somewhere on your body and you just don’t like it there. At Perfection Cosmetic clinic in Bolton, we’re here to help talk about moles and the treatments we have available to safely remove them. It’s important to know what’s involved in new moles and how long it takes to recover after treatment. So let’s explain.
Are new moles a health concern?
On average you could have up to 40 moles on your body by the time you’re an adult. Some grow slowly, some disappear, some may even get lighter in colour. However, it is still advisable to keep an eye on any new moles, especially if you’ve potentially got one from sun damage. Just keep track of the mole, check to see if it’s symmetrical, feel if it’s rough or smooth and watch the colour. If you’re ever unsure or worried, seek medical advice.
What happens after mole removal? What are the risks?
If you have a mole that you want removed for cosmetic reasons and it poses no risk to your health and you’ve looked up laser mole removal in Manchester, then the next step is to book in for treatment.
You want to make sure you’ve found the best mole removal treatment too. There are other removal methods, such as surgical excision where a scalpel is used to remove the mole. Similarly, shave excision is another method where the moles are ‘shaved’ off with a razor so they’re flush with your skin. Both of these methods may result in you needing stitches on where the mole was. And if it’s shaved, there’s a chance it could grow back. However, if you’re looking for treatment that leaves practically nothing behind, laser treatment is the best bet.
Will I get a scar after treatment?
If you’ve looked for mole removal in Stockport or surrounding areas, you’ll find that at Perfection Cosmetic, our mole removal treatment offers an amazing result with practically no permanent scarring. The laser uses specific wavelengths to destroy the dark pigment of the skin, essentially removing the mole without any drastic aftercare needed.
How long does it take to heal?
It typically takes about a week after mole removal treatment for your skin to be fully better. It could be longer depending on how many moles you’ve had removed during the procedure or the size of them. Just make sure you keep the area clean.
Can I remove a mole without consulting a professional?
You could always try…but it’s something we do not recommend. There are many horror stories where people have used knives or sharp instruments to cut off moles. It just ends up with a permanent wound on the body. For cosmetic mole removal options, you can always come to Perfection Cosmetic and we can talk about safe laser treatments. And if it’s something we think needs medical advice then we’ll tell you that too.
