There are many reasons that some people will have moles removed, they may not like the way it looks, or they just want them gone from their bodies.

They have two options when removing moles; they have a choice of two surgical procedures for mole removal. One of the methods to remove moles is an excision with stitches and the other is an excision with cauterization (which is where they use a tool that will burn the mole away).

Some people have tried using lasers to get rid of their moles, however this is not usually the chosen method because the laser light does not penetrate as deep as need be to remove moles that are deeply rooted in the skin. Many dermatologists will prescribe the excision method with stitches or without, usually dependent on whether the mole is deep and if the outcome is positive.

Many people think that a mole is just a dark spot or one of the many irregularities that can be found within the skin, however doctors may disagree. The procedure for removing moles is vastly different from the skin marks that people may experience. The marks that are often confused as moles are birthmarks, some abnormal blood vessels or Keratoses.

Many people wonder just how moles are caused; some people may get their moles at birth while others may come with age. Another major cause of moles is sun exposure, which plays a major role in the development and look of moles. Lastly, moles may appear simply because you are from a family that is prone to moles.

The risky part about mole removal is that there is some risk that range from infections and allergy, as well as some nerve damage. It is very important to get a dermatologist who has the right skills needed to help you with this kind of removal.

Other risks may depend on which part of you is being treated and the other method would be removed. One of these risks may be that after you have had a mole surgically removed, you may be left with an unsightly scar. Your surgeon will give you a general idea of what type of mole you have and where, before the procedure is performed.

The methods is quite easily accomplished, you will want to clean everything with alcohol, so that the area is nice and clean, then the surgeon will numb the area with some sort of anesthetic, and then wait for the area to become numb, this usually takes about 15 minutes, 20 at the most. Depending on how large the mole is and the method of surgical procedure you will use, you may receive a drape to place over you. Then the removal technique is performed with the surgeon taking a scalpel and then proceeding to shave off the mole. Then they will use an instrument to burn the area and will then give a solution to make the area cleaned and to stop any bleeding which may occur after the mole is removed. Then an antibiotic is used to heal the wound, and then the area needs to be covered with bandages.

When the procedure is over, you will want to have a salve with antibiotics and bandages to keep the wound from getting infected. You will want to clean you would once daily using every day water or even diluted hydrogen peroxide. Now you can go on with life blemish free once you have removed your moles.