MOLE REMOVAL
Serving Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Grimsby and surrounding areas.
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
Removal:
- The skin adjacent to a mole is injected with a local anesthetic to numb the area
- The mole is removed and the base treated with a medication so that they do not bleed
- 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
- 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
What if you are interested to learn more?
For your convenience, the services above are available in my office.
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