Overview:
Congenital or acquired nevi (moles or birthmarks) can appear anywhere on the body. While most are harmless, some may pose cosmetic concerns or risk of malignant transformation. Dr. Vikas Choudhary in Udaipur offers surgical mole and nevus removal with precision techniques that ensure minimal scarring and optimal aesthetic outcomes.
Who Is It For?
- Individuals with large or growing congenital nevi
- Patients with moles that change shape, color, or bleed
- Those seeking cosmetic mole removal for facial/body aesthetics
- People at risk of skin cancer due to atypical nevi
Goals of Treatment:
- Complete removal of nevus tissue
- Restore skin uniformity and contour
- Minimize visible scarring
- Provide biopsy for any suspicious lesion
How It Is Done:
- Procedure is performed under local or general anesthesia
- Small nevi: Removed by excision with fine suturing
- Large or hairy nevi: Require staged excision or skin grafts/flaps
- Sent for histopathological examination to rule out malignancy
- Post-surgical scar management with silicone gels or laser (if needed)
FAQs:
Q. Is nevus removal painful?
A. It’s usually painless due to local anesthesia; mild post-op discomfort can be managed easily.
Q. Will it leave a scar?
A. A scar is inevitable but with expert plastic surgery techniques, it is minimal and fades over time.
Q. Is mole removal medically necessary?
A. If the mole is suspicious, removal is both cosmetic and preventive; otherwise, it’s patient preference.
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