In the Middle Ages, the European Inquisition considered moles on human skin to be “devilish marks”, and for such a feature of appearance they could easily be burned at the stake. A little later, on the contrary, there was a fashion for fly decorations that were glued under the eye or above the upper lip. But today clean skin is back in fashion. What to do if you have moles on your face, can they be removed?
Moles are…
There is not a single person with perfectly clean skin from birth. Each of us has moles, only in different numbers, their appearance and type may also differ. The medical name for this phenomenon is nevus. This term is suitable for moles of any type and color. Pigmented nevi are the most common. In fact, these are visible deposits of melanin, the pigment responsible for our skin color. Depending on the place of its accumulation, such moles can be convex and flat. Exact locationmelanin accumulations are important to determine for removal. Nevi can be intradermal (the pigment is located in the dermis), epidermal (in the epidermis) and borderline / mixed (melanocytes are located between the epidermis and dermis). An important sign of pigmented moles: they always have a brown or black color. If the nevi are red, most likely they appeared due to too rapid growth of blood vessels. In a separate category, cosmetologists take out hanging moles - neoplasms on a thin stalk, as well as large ones, the size of which is more than 10 centimeters. It is believed that the larger the nevus, the higher the risk of its transformation into a malignant neoplasm.
Causes of neoplasms on the skin
Before looking for an answer to the question of whether it is possible to remove moles on the face, let's try to understand why they appear at all. Look at the baby's skin - in newborns, there are practically no moles on the skin, sometimes quite large birthmarks may be present. But for preschoolers and first-graders, nevi and freckles are a common thing. That's right, moles usually appear in the first year of life, sometimes with surprise young people also find neoplasms of this type on their bodies. But after 25 years, new nevi rarely appear. And yet there are a number of reasons that stimulate the appearance of new moles. In the first place is heredity - the number and type of nevi on the body can be transmitted to a child from one of the parents. Factors that stimulate the appearance of moles: changes in the hormonal background of the body, skin damage,exposure to ultraviolet rays and x-rays. Also, new nevi can appear after receiving a dose of radiation, during puberty, pregnancy or stress (all these are hormonal reactions).
Delete or keep?
In fact, the question of reducing moles should be decided by the doctor after the examination and tests. The thing is that some nevi must be removed as soon as possible, while others are not recommended to be touched even by “sparing” methods. With special attention, this issue should be discussed and the method of information should be selected if there are moles on the face. Is it possible to remove them from such a delicate area? There are modern methods that allow, if necessary, to remove a mole from any part of the body without consequences. But before signing up for the procedure, you should weigh all the pros and cons. An examination should be carried out if the existing nevi increase in size or neoplasms are disturbing in adulthood. Also, doctors first of all recommend getting rid of large and bulging / pedunculated moles that can be accidentally injured.
Surgical excision
One of the oldest options for removing nevi is a mini-surgery. The essence of this surgical intervention is simple: with a scalpel, the doctor simply cuts out a disturbing defect. There is only one serious drawback of the surgical treatment option - after it, a scar will remain, the size and brightness of which depend on the same characteristics of the removed nevus. Of course, this is very undesirable if there are moles on the face. Is it possible to remove them in this way? It is possible, and in some situations even necessary. Since only a surgical operation almost completely eliminates the likelihood of recurrence and complications.
Salon methods for reducing nevi
Surgical removal has been considered unpopular and obsolete since a worthy alternative appeared - the laser. Modern devices allow you to accurately set the depth and location of exposure. Is this option suitable if you need to reduce moles on your face? Is it possible to remove nevi from delicate areas of the skin with a laser? In most cases, yes, the technology is considered safe enough. Most importantly, there are no scars. An alternative option is cryodestruction, the essence of this method is to burn out pathological skin cells with liquid nitrogen. The procedure is performed without anesthesia; during its implementation, he althy tissues adjacent to the removed ones can be damaged. Electrocoagulation - burning individual skin cells with electric current pulses. The method is considered quite safe, but very often, after such a removal, a scar remains at the site of the nevus.
Home remedies
If you are in doubt and still thinking about whether it is possible to remove moles on the face with liquid nitrogen and a laser, it makes sense to try folk recipes. Do not expect miracles from "grandmother's" funds, but if you do everything right and complete the full course of such treatment,In total, the nevi will indeed become less bright. Garlic mask gives good results. Grind one clove of garlic and apply gruel on the mole, the skin around it should be pre-lubricated with petroleum jelly. Seal the treated area with a plaster and do not remove it for about 4 hours. Make such a mask once every 3-4 days, the course of treatment is 5-10 procedures. You can also lubricate the nevus with pineapple juice or castor oil twice a day. Attention: do not use several folk remedies at the same time!
Is it possible to remove moles on the face in spring, summer and under other special conditions
It is best to remove nevi in the winter between the ages of 20 and 40 years. The thing is that in the cold season we receive a smaller dose of ultraviolet rays that can interfere with the normal restoration of the skin or provoke a relapse. Is it possible to remove moles on the face in summer or spring? Most experts will answer this question in the negative. But in some situations (for example, if the nevus began to degenerate sharply and rapidly), an exception to the general rules is possible. If you are concerned about some individual moles on the body, but you are not yet mentally ready for removal, it makes sense to observe them and consult with a specialist. Most often, nevi are a purely aesthetic defect, and if they are not injured, there are no problems, but there are other situations when it is simply necessary to remove the neoplasm. Many female patients ask if it is possible to remove moles on the face duringmonthly. This is also undesirable due to the high risk of severe bleeding, it is better to schedule the procedure at another time.
