Mole Removal

What are Moles?

Moles come in various shapes and sizes—they can be raised or flat, dark in color, pink or flesh-toned. They can be present at birth or appear over time.  Most moles are harmless and some are even considered attractive—as in a beauty spot—but moles can also be bothersome, especially if they make shaving difficult or because they catch on clothing or jewelry.  Mole removal for cosmetic purposes can also enhance appearance and drastically improve a person’s self-esteem.

Mole removal is also an important step in the early detection of skin cancer.  In some cases, a dermatologist will recommend the removal of a mole they suspect of being pre-cancerous.  Analysis of the mole can provide an early warning sign about the person’s risk of developing skin cancer.  Skin cancer may be the most common form of cancer, but it is also the most curable when detected and treated early!

Scarring is one of the most important considerations in mole removal, especially if the surgery is being performed for cosmetic reasons.  Our board-certified dermatologists utilize a range of mole removal techniques and consult closely with each patient as they develop their treatment recommendation.

Mole removal can be quick and minimally painful, and our board certified dermatologists are experts in achieving minimal scarring. Because you’re beautiful inside and out.

 

What are skin tags?

Skin tags (known medically asacrochorda) affect about half of the population.  They are small, benign skin growths that project from the surrounding skin from a small, narrow stalk.  They are soft, hanging pieces of skin that tend to be flesh-toned or slightly darker in color.  Typically, a skin tag will grow to about the size of a grain of rice and, in rarer cases, may grow to the size of a grape.  They tend to form in locations where skin rubs against skin or clothing.  They are particularly prone to develop at the base of the neck and in the armpits, as well as on the eyelids, groin folds and under the breasts, but they can develop almost anywhere on the body.

While the actual cause of skin tags is unknown, groups particularly at risk include overweight people (probably because of skin friction), pregnant women and diabetes sufferers.  Hormonal changes are thought to contribute to skin tag development.  Skin tags can occur at any age, but they tend to affect older people more often than adolescents and young adults.  Babies and toddlers can also be prone to skin tags, especially if they’re plump.

While skin tags are harmless and generally painless, they can be irritated by shaving, clothing and jewelry, and many patients prefer to have them removed for cosmetic reasons.  Skin tag removal is quick with little discomfort and is performed with minimal risk of scarring.

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