Mole/Nevus/
Wart/Cyst/Lipoma Excision
Some people are born with moles/nevus. Other moles appear later in life.
An effective way to get rid of Mole/Nevus/Wart/Cyst/Lipoma a Excision
Some people are born with moles/nevus. Other moles appear later in life. Sun exposure seems to play a role in the development of moles and may even play a role in the development of atypical, or dysplastic, moles.
What can you expect?
Moles are frequently removed for a variety of reasons, the most common being cosmetic ones. They can be removed by either radiofrequency / laser treatment or by surgery. The surgical methods used are excision (cutting), with or without stitches; and shave removal using a scalpel blade without stitches. Although laser excision has been tried for moles, it is not the method of choice for most deep moles because the laser light doesn't penetrate deeply enough, and there is no tissue remaining to examine pathologically.
Cysts are also present in different areas of the body. They can be sebaceous, dermoid etc. They can be removed only surgically.
Lipoma, collection of fat cells in different areas of the body can be targeted by liposuction or by surgical excision.
Warts are small rough and hard bumps varying from the size of a pinhead to a pea. They develop as a result of skin infection by HPV virus. They can be surgically removed or by laser/radio frequency treatment.
Discussions during a mole/nevus/cyst/wart/lipoma excision consultation should include
- Any past medical condition or surgeries.
- Any present illness, drug allergies and medical treatments.
- Any on-going supplements
- Alcohol, tobacco intake
Are you a good candidate for mole/nevus/cyst/wart/lipoma excision?
- You should be physically healthy and preferably be a non-smoker and if you are a smoker, you should stop smoking before at least two weeks before the planned surgery.
- If you have any major chronic illness or medical conditions, do not hesitate to inform us.
- Any previous mole/nevus/cyst/lipoma removal surgery with its biopsy report should be informed.
Dr. Amit Agarwal's focus during mole/nevus/cyst/wart/lipoma excision consultation
- Examine your overall health, and risk factors
- Discuss the options for your surgery
- Take photographs
- Any Risk and complications
- Possibility of scar?
- Tell you about the procedure and its outcome.
Questions to be asked with Dr. Amit Agarwal about mole/nevus/cyst/wart/lipoma excision
- Can they be removed with minimum scar?
- How and where will you perform the surgery?
- What are the risks and complications related to the surgery?
- How long will be my recovery period?
- How long do I have to stay at the centre?
- Do you think this mole/nevus or cyst might be cancerous?
- Can I prevent more mole/nevus/cyst/wart/lipoma from developing?
How to prepare for the surgery?
- Consumption of Herbal supplements and anti-inflammatory drugs should be avoided as they can increase bleeding.
- Stop smoking at least two weeks prior to the surgery.
- Get the tests done which are prescribed by Dr Amit Agarwal.
- Written consent form will be signed explaining the procedure after the admission.
- The surgery would be done as an outpatient procedure, so no need for admission formalities
Mole/Nevus/cyst excision procedure includes
The surgery is done routinely under local anesthesia. The best choice will be recommended to you by Dr. Amit Agarwal
Removal of very small lesions mole/nevus/ warts with radio frequency/simple shaving (no sutures
Dr. Amit Agarwal shaves off small mole/nevus/warts - flush or slightly below the level of the skin with a radio frequency cautery or a scalpel. The wound is then covered with a bandage, and he will give you instructions on how to take care of your wound. You are usually able to leave the office shortly after.
Removal of larger moles/nevus/cysts/lipoma/warts by excision with sutures
Larger moles/nevus, cysts and lipomas are removed by excision (cutting) with sutures usually. If moles or nevus or warts are large or when they are present in cosmetically sensitive areas where an optimal scar is desired, then surgery will give better result than laser or radio frequency treatments Dr Amit Agarwal maps out the lesion, cleans the area, and numbs it. Then a scalpel is used to cut the mole/nevus and a border surrounding it. Size of the border depends on the concern whether the mole could be precancerous or cancerous, a larger border will be removed to ensure that the cancer itself is completely excised. Stitches are placed either deep (these are absorbed by the body and do not have to be removed) or on the upper surface of the skin (these don't absorb and will be removed later) to give you a better scar.
Cysts, Lipomas are excised by incising just over them (Dr Amit Agarwal uses very small incisions for even large lesions), creating a plane between normal skin and the cyst or lipoma, dissecting all around and removing them with minimum or no spillage of their contents in the area. Stitches are placed either deep (these are absorbed by the body and do not have to be removed) or on the upper surface of the skin (these don't absorb and will be removed later) to give you a better scar.
The specimen removed is then sent for pathological examination for definitive diagnosis.
Recovery after the surgery
How long does it take to recover?
You will be sent home immediately after surgery. There is no downtime and can start your routine work the very next day. Healing time after a mole/ nevus/ cyst, lipoma/wart removal depends on the individual. Young people tend to heal faster than older adults. And, not surprisingly, a larger incision will take longer to heal up than a smaller one. In general, expect a mole removal scar to take at least two to three weeks to heal.
How to recover fast
Some methods to reduce scars should be started once the wound is healed. But initial care for the wound is essential for preventing infection and giving your skin the best chance for minimal scar formation. Taking steps to avoid a noticeable scar, or at least reduce the size of a scar, may be done with a variety of treatments and preventive measures.
Before trying any of these strategies, check with Dr Amit Agarwal first. You don't want to risk an infection or other complication after surgery. And you certainly would not want to do anything that could make the scar worse.
- Avoid sun
- Don't stretch the scar
- Keep the incision site clean and moist
- Massage the scar
- Apply pressure therapy
There will be some specific instructions given to you by Dr. Amit Agarwal which include
- How to take care of the surgical site.
- About the follow-up dates.
- How to take the medications or application of creams. There are not many medications though.
Risk and complications post-surgery
Before going for surgery, you should always understand the risks and potential complications related to surgery. Mole/nevus/wart/ cyst/ lipoma excision usually gives desired results but there can be some risks involved which include
- Rare chances of Infection, little bleeding, delayed wound healing (seen more in smokers, diabetics, people with high BMI, hypothyroidism and people with multiple diseases)
- There can be persistent swelling and bruising in the surgical area which reduces with time.
- If you have a poor blood supply, the healing will be poor.
- Sometimes change in skin sensation is noticed.
- The scar fades with time but can hypertrophy if you are prone to it.
These are the risks and possible complications which should be discussed by you with Dr. Amit Agarwal before the procedure.
Do's and Don'ts
- You should not hide if you have any chronic illness.
- You should consult Dr Amit Agarwal if you have any complications immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can be discharged on the same day.
This procedure is performed under local anesthesia. There is no sedation required. During the procedure you will not feel any pain but there may be some pain and swelling during the recovery process.
Quitting smoking is a perfect solution even without surgery as it involves many health risks, but it's totally up to your wish that you want to quit or not. But you should surely stop smoking at least 2 weeks before the surgery.
Taking steps to avoid a noticeable scar, or at least reduce the size of a scar, may be done with a variety of treatments and preventive measures. Before trying any of these strategies, check with Dr Amit Agarwal first. You don't want to risk an infection or other complication after surgery. And you certainly wound not want to do anything that could make the scarworse.
- Avoid sun
- Don't stretch the scar
- Keep the incision site clean and moist
- Massage the scar
- Apply pressure therapy
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Best plastic surgeon, Dr. Amit Agarwal is an American Board Certified, extensively trained, and best Plastic & Aesthetic surgeon in Lucknow. He is the Chief Plastic Surgeon heading the Department of Plastic, Microvascular, and Craniofacial surgery at Vivekananda Polyclinic and Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, U.P, India. He maintains a busy practice at Avadh and Nishat Hospital and his own center - Kayakriti Plastic Surgery & Dental Center. He was formerly a Consultant in the Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns at the prestigious SGPGI, Lucknow.
MS, DNB (General Surgery) MCh, DNB (Plastic Surgery),
MNAMS, FACS, FICS, FRCS (Edinburgh, UK)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have flat or small breast and you want to improve your breast and hip contour ratio then you are a good candidate for it. The answer will be best provided after the first consultation with Dr Amit Agarwal.
Acute pain will be there for almost a week which gradually reduces and there will be soreness and swelling which may take up to 3 weeks to subside.
You can join your work and daily routines after a week of the procedure and can start exercising after 3 weeks of it.
Yes, you have to wear it round the clock unless we suggest you to remove it.
This surgery does not affect the ducts or the areas of the breast involved in milk production. Thus, it does not affect the breast feeding.
This surgery does not affect the ducts or the areas of the breast involved in milk production. Thus, it does not affect the breast feeding.
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