MOLE REMOVAL

Serving Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Grimsby and surrounding areas.

Mole Removal for Hamilton, Grimsby and Stoney Creek

Moles

Can develop anywhere on the skin's surface.
May be tan/pink/brown or even black in colour.
Are a collection of melanocytes.
Melanocytes are the type of cell that produce colour and a tan in the skin.
Often become raised, get gradually larger with time, and become more pink.
Moles do not disappear spontaneously.
If you are not certain whether a mole is normal or not you should show it to your doctor.
If a you have a mole that is changing, you should show it to your doctor.

Removal:

Is done in the office.
You will be able to drive and carry out your normal activities afterward.
You will be able to return to work.
Keep in mind that each spot removed will be covered with a small bandage when you leave the office.
The skin adjacent to a mole is injected with a local anesthetic to numb the area.
The freezing stings for a few seconds.
After this point there is no pain or discomfort.
The mole is removed and the base treated with a medication on a Q-Tip so that there is no bleeding.
Stitches are usually not necessary.
The removal is not painful.
After the procedure you may bathe normally.
For 1 week after the procedure, apply a small amount of antibiotic and change the bandage daily.
After a mole has been removed a crust or scab will form. This will heal and leave a pink mark that will gradually fade.
After the removal, there may be a residual white mark.
There is a small chance that the mole could grow back.
There is no cream at this time that will remove moles and there is no way to prevent them from developing.
Removing a benign (harmless) mole will NOT make it become cancerous. This is an old wives' tale that is common in many cultures.
Removal of benign (non-cancerous) moles is not covered by OHIP or private health insurance.
A referral from a doctor is necessary to make your first appointment.