What are Moles?
Moles, or nevus, are natural lesions or growths on the skin. They are composed of a collection of melanocytes, i.e., melanin-producing cells. Moles can appear on a person of any age, and they can form anywhere on the body.
They are of different shade, but most of them are brown, while some are dark, and others match your skin tone. Their shape varies from round to oval with smooth edges, and they may be raised, rough, or flat.
Although a vast majority of moles are not a health risk, some are not appealing to our looks due to their shape, size, color, or location. The good news is, with a professional dermatologist, troubling and unappealing moles can be effectively removed without leaving scars.
At Lumiskins, we perform the best mole removal treatment in Toronto, leaving your skin spotless and incredible.
What Causes Moles?
Moles are caused by abnormal growth of melanin-forming cells. The cells grow in clusters instead of spreading all over the skin. Note that not all abnormal cell growth causes cancer, but some skin cancer may masquerade as moles.
Our genes are significant determinants of mole formation. They play a significant role in determining the number and type of moles that form on our bodies.
Exposure to the sun may also play a role in the formation of moles. The more you are exposed to the sun, especially at an early age, the more moles you may have. However, due to other factors, moles may still form even when you’re not exposed to the sun.
Mole Removal Methods
If you have a mole on your face or any other part of your body that you’d like to be removed, Lumiskins offers the best mole removal services in Toronto. We know that there are many types of treatments out there, including natural and synthetic application creams, but most of them leave scars or fail to work. This is why we employ the best mole removal technique in the industry, i.e., electrocoagulation.
We utilize top-of-the-line HIFU VascuLyse equipment to perform the electrocoagulation procedure, ensuring proper mole removal on our clients.
During mole removal, the charged end of the device is placed on the mole, and it stars the coagulation process. Depending on the size and location of the mole, different heat settings are used. The heat produced by the device only reaches the outer layers of the skin, preventing scarring after mole removal. The treated mole becomes a crust that falls off after a few days.
Compared to other mole removal procedures, such as excision and cryotherapy, electrocoagulation is easier to perform, efficient, and it leaves no scars after healing.
If you have moles tampering with your overall looks or disturbing you in any way, schedule an appointment with Lumiskins for an effective mole removal procedure.
Congenital Moles
These are moles that some people are born with. At least 1 in every 1000 babies is born with it.
Acquired Moles
These are moles that form during your childhood or as a young adult. They are formed due to exposure to sunlight, certain steroids, or during pregnancy. Acquired moles are also called common moles.
Atypical Moles
These moles are larger than the other types of moles, and they are more irregular in shape. They also present in a variety of colors, including pink, brown, tan, and red.
Benefits of Mole Removal
Mole treatment has several benefits, especially when its location causes discomfort and interferes with your overall looks. Some of the benefits are:
- Removing exposed moles enhances your overall looks
- Removing large moles (atypical moles) eliminates the discomfort they cause
- If a mole is cancerous (melanoma), removing it prevents the spread of cancerous cells. Note that it’s advisable to have your moles checked by a dermatologist. This makes it easy to spot any suspicious changes in color and size.
- Our mole removal procedure is quick and safe, and it leaves no scarring.
- The procedure has no downtime.
- Increases your self-esteem
- Our procedure provides permanent results
Mole Removal
Frequently Asked Questions
Our mole removal procedure removes moles, i.e., small lesions or growths on your face or body, without leaving scars. It does this by destroying its tissue without causing any damage to your skin.
Through electrocoagulation, Lumiskins provides permanent mole removal services. The moles are destroyed, and they do not form on that location again.
Our mole removal procedure takes about 30 minutes or more, depending on the number, location, and size of moles.
Yes, it does. We apply local anesthesia on and around the mole’s location. Your comfort during the procedure comes first.
The mole removal procedure is non-invasive and does not impair your working capability. Therefore, no time off work is required.
To avoid stressing the treated areas, you should take a 2-week break before resuming any heavy exercise.
Unless your mole has turned cancerous, doctors do not perform mole removal procedures. Mole removal procedures are considered cosmetic procedures to be done by beauty clinics, such as Lumiskins. We have experienced cosmetologist who use safe and effective mole removal procedures.
No, all moles do not require removal. Moles that require removal are those causing discomfort, low self-esteem, irritability, and those that may develop into melanoma. Most people have their moles removed to increase their looks, while some people consider some moles as part of their beauty.
At Lumiskins, we use a HIFU electrocoagulation device to ensure that the treated areas heal without leaving any scars. We do not use any procedures that leave scars, including excision and cryotherapy.