Are there any risks in removing moles? What should we pay attention to when removing moles?

The mole on my face has been getting more and more annoying lately, and I want to remove it, but I don’t know what the risks are, and what I should pay attention to when having it removed!

Many people have pigmented moles, which are related to genetics and personal constitution. There is generally no risk in removing moles. The main concern is leaving scars. Mole removal can generally be treated with carbon dioxide laser, liquid nitrogen cryotherapy, and electric ion electrocautery. Because laser mole removal will leave some small pits on the face or skin, if you eat some darker pigmented foods, it is easy to leave pigmentation. There are also some problems that are prone to recurrence after surgery. The main concern for mole removal is that if it is melanoma, the mole cannot be removed and surgical removal is required. If a pigmented mole appears, it is best to go to the hospital for treatment, and do not use some corrosive drugs to remove the mole yourself.

1. Keep the wound dry and do not get it wet within two days.

It is probably allowed to get wet in any mole removal method, but in order to avoid wound infection after mole removal and to speed up recovery, it is best not to get wet at the mole removal site in most cases. Keeping it dry and scabbed will help it recover faster and better. And it is best not to use facial cleanser, shower gel, soap or irritating skin care products after mole removal. Some people find it difficult to avoid touching water after mole removal, but they want to remove the mole well but cannot take good care of it. It is recommended to keep the mole removal site away from water for 2-3 days, which is very helpful for recovery. When it is time to touch water, it is recommended to wash it with clean water and gently absorb the water with a dry towel.

2. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun

The sun is the natural enemy of the skin. Exposure to the sun will increase the melanin deposition of the skin. Some people who don't usually remove moles will get a layer of darker skin and dark spots when exposed to the sun. So if you want good skin and fair skin, it's best not to stay in the sun for a long time. After removing moles, the skin layer at the mole is very tender and it is a wound, so don't expose it to the sun for a long time. It's beneficial to do a good job of sun protection.

3. Eat less spicy food, soy sauce, and hairy food, and eat more vitamin C and crude fiber food

The decomposition of some foods will affect the skin condition in a chronic manner. It is not that some foods will cause bad results in mole removal. Just don’t eat too much or often eat spicy food, seafood, etc., which may cause skin inflammation. Soy sauce, sweets, etc. may cause melanin deposition on the wound. Eating more foods containing vitamin C and E can accelerate metabolism and make the skin more beautiful. Don’t be too nervous. In fact, it doesn’t matter if we eat a little vegetables normally. The most important thing is not to eat too much and not every day.

4. Do not touch it with your hands and do not wear a mask to avoid bacterial infection

People like to touch some wounds, and may even pick at them, but this may cause the wound to be delayed in healing and may also cause infection. If people wear masks, some bacteria molecules will fall on the masks when they breathe and talk, and wearing them for a long time may contaminate the wound. Some people have moles on their necks and arms. Frequent friction between collars and sleeves can cause redness and swelling at the mole sites, damage and inflammation of scabs, and bacterial infection, which will directly affect the recovery effect.

5. The scab will fall off naturally, and the mole will recover.

The human body's skin regeneration generally takes seven to fifteen days. The scab after mole removal will slowly fall off naturally. If the scab is scratched or loosened prematurely, it will directly damage the mole removal site and affect the recovery effect of the mole removal. Therefore, you must be patient and wait for the scab to fall off naturally after mole removal.

6. Care is also needed after the scab falls off naturally

After the scab falls off naturally, new skin will appear on the epidermis. It is a very tender epidermis. Frequent friction or touching with hands will cause the new skin to become red, swollen, and inflamed, which will also affect the recovery effect. The correct care is that we should not use any products to wipe the new skin. Some facial cleansers, soaps, and shower gels should not be used to wash the new skin after the mole is removed. Let the new skin grow quietly for 7-15 days, and you don’t have to worry about it after it grows.

There are many ways to remove moles, such as laser, freezing or corrosive solution. Laser is the most effective and simple to operate, and it will not leave scars later. However, you should pay attention to wound protection and cleaning after laser treatment, and eat a light diet during treatment.

Step 1: Laser mole removal uses atomic beams or focused beams to coagulate, carbonize, vaporize and cut local tissues. Therefore, laser mole removal will not leave scars. In fact, as long as you pay attention to avoid infection, there will be no scars after the skin recovers. Compared with other treatment methods, laser mole removal can recover faster.

Step 2: You can use the acetic acid method at home. Dip a cotton swab in vinegar and rub it back and forth on the spot. Apply a little force. After a while, you will feel a little spicy. That's it. Repeat several times and the spot will form a scab. Then you don't need to rub it. Wait for it to fall off naturally and the spot will be gone. I used ordinary edible rice vinegar and did not dilute it with water.

Step 3: Dilute sulfuric acid method. Note that it must be dilute sulfuric acid with a pH above 1 and below 3.5. If it is too concentrated, it will leave scars. Use a cotton swab to apply it. Only dot a mole once. More than one dot will leave scars. The area cannot be exposed to water within 3 days after dotting. After a week, if there is still a little, apply some rice vinegar or edible vinegar on it. If there is still a lot, repeat the use of dilute sulfuric acid.