Monday 28 May 2012

Know All There Is To Know About Removing Facial Moles

Having a nasty-looking mole right in the middle of your face is a thing that we all dread, but it is something that is quite common. If you are one of the unlucky ones, then you should get acquainted with the facial mole removal methods at once.



First, you have to choose whether you want this done by a professional, a surgeon or do you want it done at the comfort of your home. If you opt for the professional help, these are all facial moleremoval methods that you can choose from: excision, cauterization, cryotherapy and shaving.

A sharp blade will be used in excision, cutting the mole out and stitching it up afterwards. Relatively inexpensive though they are, this is a facial mole removal method that doesn't leave one scarless. You can then send the mole that has been removed to test whether it is benign or it is malignant.

Cauterization involves getting rid of the mole by means of an electrical current. A surgeon burns off a mole by electricity. Compared to excision, this method is more expensive and more painful. However, when it comes to effectiveness, it is one of the best ways.

With the cheap facial mole removal method known as cryotherapy, the mole is frozen by nitrous oxide and subsequently destroyed. But many say it is the least effective method, and it could lead to long-term blistering and skin irritation as well as other side effects.

In shaving, a scalpel will be used to remove the mole. There will be no stitching required, which is the case with excision. This is considered to be the safest method; there is no scarring, as the skin stays intact. But shaved mole will always grow back so you have to do it regularly, every year, since it is not permanent and you have to maintain it.

Another facial mole removal method that seems to be the favorite of many is laser mole removal. You won't have to worry about scarring or any pain (ergo the non-use of anesthetics), despite the fact that this is the most expensive method there is. Since it is practically painless, people are more inclined to choose it. Moreover, there is not even that feeling of discomfort that you get from other methods. You would have to repeatedly visit your doctor, though, until such time that the laser completely removes the mole.

If you go to drugstores, you will find a lot of creams that claim to remove moles very well. Different skin types react differently to various creams so despite being cheap, these creams are not guaranteed to be effective across the board.

In deciding which facial mole removal to use, you should take into consideration your budget, the time frame you need your mole gone, the permanence of the removal, the use or non-use of anesthesia and how much you can endure pain. If you factor in the above mentioned considerations, you will be able to make the right decision.