A laser doctor can remove unwanted seborrheic keratosis’ and refine undesired or abrasive protruding moles with a laser.
A laser doctor can remove unwanted seborrheic keratosis’ and refine undesired or abrasive protruding moles with a laser. The laser precisely removes the excess tissue, and when in good hands, the aesthetic result is often amazing. Because of its precision, the treatment is well suitable for removing skin growth from eyelids as well.
Before treatment, it is extremely important to be sure of the quality of the skin growth. Therefore, the treatment is often done by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon who has experience treating skin tumors. If something is unsure, a biopsy is done.
What Kind of Skin Growth Does Laser Treatment Suit?
- Seborrheic keratosis
- Many colorless or less-pigmented protruding moles and skin growths (especially facial)
- Skin tags or skin polyps (soft fibroma)
- Epidermal nevi.
Mole and Skin Growth Laser Treatment
The treatments are typically done with local anesthesia.
After treatment, the skin can be red, slightly swollen, or leaking fluid. Later, a scab forms to the treated area and usually falls away from the face in 3-7 days. Scabs on the body take longer to leave. After this, the treated area may appear red for several weeks.
The treated area must be well-protected from sunlight for at least 2 months following the treatment.
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Treatment Risks
As with all procedures that break the skin’s surface, mole laser treatment also involves a small risk of infection. However, the risk is lower than with surgical wounds.
Temporary hyperpigmentation may sometimes develop in the treated area.
The risk of unwanted scarring is low.
