Even in ancient Greece have facial moles been regarded as something bad and unsightly, and it is no different today. It is too bad that moles have a nasty habit of showing up exactly in those places we don't want them to, such as on your face or neck, and there isn't anything that could be done to prevent them.
Others usually don't see the emotional effect a mole can create. To begin with, getting a mole in an unlucky spot such as on your cheek or nose can very quickly ruin someones self confidence and self image. A similar situation can be imagined with moles on the chest or back which to others can seem harmless but to the patient can be distressing to the point that he or she might refuse to take their shirt off at the beach and so on. A very self conscious individual may become withdrawn and drastically different from his of her normal happy self.
Other aspects:
Another thing that is ofter overlooked in favour of the cosmetic aspect is the fact that moles can sometimes develop into really dangerous skin diseases like melanomas. So if you don't keep an eye on your moles daily it is best to remove them.
Luckily for all mole sufferers there are many methods of removing blemishes wherever they might pop up so do not despair and lose hope. All of the available methods, from do it yourself at home solution creams, to advanced hi tech laser surgery that can sometimes be very pricey, all available mole removal methods have their pros and cons. To get the desired result you need to research the methods and find out which of them are most suitable for your personal needs. It doesn't really matter if you choose to remove a mole for cosmetic reasons, for health related reasons or simply for comfort and convenience, the more you know the better choice you can make.
Below are the most common methods that are used for mole removal today and a short description of how the procedure is done, and what risks and costs are involved.
Scalpel Removal
This is probably the most common way of removing moles. It can be used on most moles as long as they are not too big and can be safely excised. The doctor will start the treatment by washing the area clean with alcohol or another bacteria killing fluid and then numb the area with an anesthetic, and then remove the skin tag and its base with a scalpel. After the blemish has been removed doctors might sew the wound with regular stitches, which require the patient to come back to be removed, or simply bandaged if the base of the blemish is small enough. In some cases the doctor might use dissolving stitches. The mole may be sent to a lab if necessary to check for malignancy. This procedure can be carried out in a local doctors office unless the mole is large or situated in a sensitive area or an area prone to scarring. It is a good and cost effective method that carries some risk of scarring.
Cauterization
If the mole is small enough and not raised too much off the surface of the skin it might be preferred to cauterize the mole instead of removing it manually with a scalpel. The preparatory work in the doctors office is very similar to the one used in scalpel excision. Then the doctor will cauterize the mole, which means it will be burnt off. This is a stitch free method since the heat cauterizes blood vessels. It is an cost effective method that sometimes leaves a slightly lighter skin tone on the burned area.
Laser Mole Removal
This procedure can be likened to the first except that a laser is used to cut instead of a scalpel. The benefits of this method is that it has the lowest risk of scarring. Unfortunately this method is more expensive than the other methods, especially if you have multiple moles to remove.
Home Mole Removal
Can be used if the mole is not showing signs of malignancy. There are various home treatments that suits different skin types.
You can read up on the different methods, such as Laser Mole Removal here: Mole Removal
