Can moles be removed with laser?

Moles are tiny lumps of cells caused by melanocytes. When cells do not spread on the skin surface, they form a group of cells. These groups of cells are either black, brown, or red due to the color-producing melanocyte cells. They can occur in any part of your body, including your face, arms, waist thighs, feet, fingers, eyelids, etc. 

 

Usually, they are non-cancerous and do not cause any harm to you. However, some may be itchy and cause you pain or trouble. In that case, you need to get it checked with your skin specialist or cosmetic doctor. Upon their suggestion, you can either retain or remove the specific moles. 

 

Quick fact: Moles are also called “Nevi.” 

 

Mole removal treatment: The factors and various methods

Mole removal methods are many. It primarily depends on various factors, such as:

• The type of mole: The major types of moles are junctional moles, dermal nevus, halo nevus, and dysplastic nevi. For images, refer to this MedicalNewsToday article.

• The size of the mole: An ordinary mole should measure only less than ¼ inch. Above this size, it definitely needs a doctor’s intervention. 

• The trouble the mole causes: Unusual pain, itching, change in color, undesired protruding, etc.—decides the treatment method.

 

Based on these aforementioned factors, the mole removal methods are:

• Shaving: This is the traditional method by which mole excision occurs with the help of a surgical blade. 

• Electrocautery: In this method, the moles are removed by burning the top layer of your skin with an electric current. 

• Laser treatment: In this method, intense laser beams are passed on the mole cells to break them down. Later, the dead cells are permanently removed from the skin. 

• RF treatment: The radiofrequency waves are stroked on the moles to evaporate them. 

• Cryotherapy: First, liquid nitrogen is used to freeze the mole and then it is removed by lysis. 

Quick fact: Can moles be removed with laser? Clearly, the answer is "yes.”

 

Removing moles with laser

We know that moles are common for every human being. But does every individual see it the same way? It’s a big “no”. Some people are not bothered by it. Some people feel uncomfortable seeing them on their skin and want to remove them. So, laser mole removal comes into the picture based on whether or not the patient considers it an aesthetic problem. If the patient sees it as an ordinary medical problem and is not worried about scarring, then the laser is not the right choice. Laser is the best choice of treatment for removing moles only when the patient is concerned about the aesthetics, i.e., the look of the skin.    

 

Why choose laser treatment for moles? 

• Eliminate scarring

• Reduce the recovery period

• Avoid unnecessary invasion of your body

• Painless treatment method

• Many moles can be removed in one session

• No possible risk of infection after the removal

• Effortless pre- and post-care

• The adjacent skin cells are not damaged.   

 

The laser mole removal cost in India ranges between Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 1,00,000. The number of sessions, the number of moles, and the treatment’s area size determine the final cost.

 

Quick fact: Exposure to the sun or hormonal changes during pregnancy may change the color of moles.

 

Laser specialists for mole removal

India has the best cosmetologists for removing moles on any part of your skin. One of the notable and top hospitals to get this done is Tamira Life’s aesthetic healthcare center. Lately, the center has reported that most patients visit them for laser mole removal on face! Tamira has been the preferred choice because the doctors are board-certified, well-trained, and experienced in mole removal, and the facilities are equipped with the latest tools, devices, and technologies. 

Check to see if you’re an ideal candidate for mole removal treatment!