Mole laser treatment

Moles or nevi appear in both men and women. These are flat patches or small skin growths that are round or oval in shape and have regular contours. Their color can be brown, dark brown, blue or flesh-colored .

Some people have a very large number of moles: beyond 50, the risk of developing skin cancer is greater.

Moles are not pruritic (i.e. not itchy) or painful.

A distinction must be made between a mole and an atypical mole . This lesion is not cancerous but differs from the rest of the moles by its appearance: its dimensions are larger, its outlines are irregular and its multicolored hues . Areas exposed to the sun are more prone to the appearance of atypical moles.

Nevi can appear in childhood or in adolescence and continue to grow into adulthood. These grains on the skin follow a high concentration of melanin , the coloring pigment of the skin.

A genetic predisposition as well as unprotected sun exposure favor the appearance of moles.

An annual consultation with your dermatologist allows you to carry out a skin diagnosis and to detect any suspicious skin lesions early on. A melanoma treatment undertaken in an advanced way is simpler and gives much better results.

In addition, self-monitoring based on the signs of melanoma (ABCDE) is recommended for any patient with a mole.

• A: Asymmetry
• B: Borders
• C: Color
• D: Diameter
• E: Evolution

Those at risk should pay close attention to any changes in the color, appearance, or size of a mole .

An examination by your dermatologist remains the surest way to diagnose a classic or atypical mole .

When a mole becomes painful, causes itching or bleeding, it is necessary to consult as soon as possible.

A rapid and/or non-symmetrical development of a mole is also a warning sign of cancerous development.

It is also quite possible to decide to remove a mole simply for aesthetic reasons.

During your first consultation, we carry out a skin diagnosis. An in-depth examination by dermoscopy makes it possible to find any lesions invisible to the naked eye. In some cases, the indication to remove the mole and examine it by biopsy may be asked.

In front of a benign nevus , the treatment of choice uses the Deka Smartxide co2 laser. Under local anesthesia, the laser beam will vaporize the moles. The procedure is quick and several moles can be treated during the same session.

In the context of a suspicious mole, your team of dermatologists in Paris carries out the surgical treatment of moles .

The suites are simple. Following your session, a small crust forms and is associated with redness. These signs usually disappear after a few weeks and there is no residual scar . It is essential not to expose yourself to the sun for a period of 4 to 6 weeks after your laser session .

The Deka Smartxide co2 laser accelerates healing and thus reduces recovery time. Indeed, precise control of the depth of vaporization and the thermal effect optimizes the comfort of our patients.

You will find the prices for laser treatment of moles at Skin Marceau in the table below: