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removing a mole
Hi everyone!
I wanted to remove some of my moles...And I actually dont know if it is safe enough to do or not...should i first meet a doctor and make tests? Can I get some horrible consequences after that? Where can I remove it and how much time does it take? Anyone ever did it?
I just heared that if you remove some special kind of a mole you can actually get a cancer, is it true?
I wanted to remove some of my moles...And I actually dont know if it is safe enough to do or not...should i first meet a doctor and make tests? Can I get some horrible consequences after that? Where can I remove it and how much time does it take? Anyone ever did it?
I just heared that if you remove some special kind of a mole you can actually get a cancer, is it true?
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killerbee
DONT REMOVE IT YOURSELF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
go and see a doctor
go and see a doctor
well, sure I am not mad to remove it myself
I've had it done before and intend to go again sometime this month or the next.
You need to go to a dermatologist (yes definitely don't do it yourself, you need stitches) for a check-up and new appointment first (lame, they make you pay twice
) and the second time they give you a local anaesthetic and cut it away and stitch it.
It won't hurt, you can just feel them pulling at your skin.
You need to go to a dermatologist (yes definitely don't do it yourself, you need stitches) for a check-up and new appointment first (lame, they make you pay twice
) and the second time they give you a local anaesthetic and cut it away and stitch it. It won't hurt, you can just feel them pulling at your skin.
hugatree
I've had it done before and intend to go again sometime this month or the next.
You need to go to a dermatologist (yes definitely don't do it yourself, you need stitches) for a check-up and new appointment first (lame, they make you pay twice ) and the second time they give you a local anaesthetic and cut it away and stitch it.
It won't hurt, you can just feel them pulling at your skin.
You need to go to a dermatologist (yes definitely don't do it yourself, you need stitches) for a check-up and new appointment first (lame, they make you pay twice
) and the second time they give you a local anaesthetic and cut it away and stitch it. It won't hurt, you can just feel them pulling at your skin.
THX A LOT!!!! WILL FOLLOW UR ADVICE!!!
CherryGarcia
Hi everyone!
I wanted to remove some of my moles...And I actually dont know if it is safe enough to do or not...should i first meet a doctor and make tests? Can I get some horrible consequences after that? Where can I remove it and how much time does it take? Anyone ever did it?
I just heared that if you remove some special kind of a mole you can actually get a cancer, is it true?
I wanted to remove some of my moles...And I actually dont know if it is safe enough to do or not...should i first meet a doctor and make tests? Can I get some horrible consequences after that? Where can I remove it and how much time does it take? Anyone ever did it?
I just heared that if you remove some special kind of a mole you can actually get a cancer, is it true?
Erm...yeah go see ur doc ^o)
Depending on the size, and colour, you may get it done on the NHS, sometimes by your GP. This would only be with raised moles however.
They either freeze it off using liquid nitrogen if it's small, or they cut it out using local anaethetic. Either way not too painful.
I've not heard of getting cancer due to removing a mole, although if they were removing a cancerous mole and didn't take it all out this could lead to a tumour still forming.
They either freeze it off using liquid nitrogen if it's small, or they cut it out using local anaethetic. Either way not too painful.
I've not heard of getting cancer due to removing a mole, although if they were removing a cancerous mole and didn't take it all out this could lead to a tumour still forming.
Go and see a dermatologist! That's what I did. If he/she is quite certain that they're not cancerous (which would probably be the case for small flat moles) then they can be removed be laser. What happens is, they put numbing cream on the mole, then use laser to destroy the tissue. Then there's a tiny scab for 5-7 days which falls off. It takes about 8 sessions, which have to be 1-2 months apart. No scar at all and I'm so glad I had it done.
The other method which other ppl mentioned is surgically cutting them off, which leaves a small line scar, and is for bigger and/or raised moles.
And the cancer thing is not true so don't worry! It's actually safer to get moles removed if you think they could be cancerous. They cut it off then send it for analysis to see if it's actually cancer, but it's normally unlikely.
This was all explained to me by my dermatologist. It SHOULD be right.
The other method which other ppl mentioned is surgically cutting them off, which leaves a small line scar, and is for bigger and/or raised moles.
And the cancer thing is not true so don't worry! It's actually safer to get moles removed if you think they could be cancerous. They cut it off then send it for analysis to see if it's actually cancer, but it's normally unlikely.
This was all explained to me by my dermatologist. It SHOULD be right.
frappuccino
Go and see a dermatologist! That's what I did. If he/she is quite certain that they're not cancerous (which would probably be the case for small flat moles) then they can be removed be laser. What happens is, they put numbing cream on the mole, then use laser to destroy the tissue. Then there's a tiny scab for 5-7 days which falls off. It takes about 8 sessions, which have to be 1-2 months apart. No scar at all and I'm so glad I had it done.
The other method which other ppl mentioned is surgically cutting them off, which leaves a small line scar, and is for bigger and/or raised moles.
And the cancer thing is not true so don't worry! It's actually safer to get moles removed if you think they could be cancerous. They cut it off then send it for analysis to see if it's actually cancer, but it's normally unlikely.
This was all explained to me by my dermatologist. It SHOULD be right.
The other method which other ppl mentioned is surgically cutting them off, which leaves a small line scar, and is for bigger and/or raised moles.
And the cancer thing is not true so don't worry! It's actually safer to get moles removed if you think they could be cancerous. They cut it off then send it for analysis to see if it's actually cancer, but it's normally unlikely.
This was all explained to me by my dermatologist. It SHOULD be right.
It is.
Although I wasn't offerend many solutions like freezing or lazering. It was flat, but I thought it was too big on my face so wanted it removed. They usually ask you if it changed in size or colour to see if it's cancerous but it doesn't mean it IS when it did.Oh, God, thank to all of you, you gave me so many useful information, so now I know how it works, I am going to make an oppointment with dermatologist next week!!!! Thanks again 
I've had some small moles removed from my face. I had it done in Hong Kong, so I don't know what it's called in England. They used some needle and sort of "tattood" it many times (it was very painful) and then they poured some sort of liquid on it, and it burned for ages, but the mole scabbed over and I had to exfoliate and it came off! Now (2-3 years later) it is still gone completely!
It was roughly £3 each
Apparantly this is a very common practice in Hong Kong/ China, so next time you go there... :/
Yeah I don't think this was very useful but oh well
Maybe you can go to a tattoo parlour and get a white tattoo over the mole, if your skin is quite fair? Check with an expert first though, in case it is harmful to your health.
Edit: Ignore last sentence. My advice is not needed
. They used some needle and sort of "tattood" it many times (it was very painful) and then they poured some sort of liquid on it, and it burned for ages, but the mole scabbed over and I had to exfoliate and it came off! Now (2-3 years later) it is still gone completely!It was roughly £3 each
Apparantly this is a very common practice in Hong Kong/ China, so next time you go there... :/
Yeah
I don't think this was very useful but oh well Maybe you can go to a tattoo parlour and get a white tattoo over the mole, if your skin is quite fair? Check with an expert first though, in case it is harmful to your health.
Edit: Ignore last sentence. My advice is not needed
I have a mole on my forehead (just covered by my hair and no more) and a large one on my back (yup, in line with my spine).
Due to the sensitive areas I have moles in I haven't ever though about getting them removed, I just cover them up and forget about them. The trade of is I never sunbave my back or have my hair cut short.
Oh yeah, I also have a thrid nipple (honest to god I'm not making this up). It's the size of a babies nipple as there is no tit gland behind it, but still it has been noticed and gotten me to some sort of legendary status around to school - I don't know if I should get it cut off or not
Next time I visit my GP I might bring all the niggles up with him, I though they'd have to cut them out rather than use a laser, which sounds less risky.
Due to the sensitive areas I have moles in I haven't ever though about getting them removed, I just cover them up and forget about them. The trade of is I never sunbave my back or have my hair cut short.
Oh yeah, I also have a thrid nipple (honest to god I'm not making this up). It's the size of a babies nipple as there is no tit gland behind it, but still it has been noticed and gotten me to some sort of legendary status around to school - I don't know if I should get it cut off or not
Next time I visit my GP I might bring all the niggles up with him, I though they'd have to cut them out rather than use a laser, which sounds less risky.
I had a mole on my shoulder, went to the Doctor and he said it was clearly in the way of my brastrap and it was removed by numbing my shoulder and cutting it off with a pair of scissors [literally!] - so yeah, they will only remove it if its in the way of clothing/general daily tasks or if it's growing [which will mean you have to make at least two visits a few months apart to get it measured]
If it isn't in the way or growing, I doubt they'll get rid...
If it isn't in the way or growing, I doubt they'll get rid...
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