If you are concerned that you may have a mole that needs dermatologic biopsy in Beirut, Lebanon; seek the advice of board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian. At Kare Beirut, we are advocates of annual mole screenings and can help you decide whether a skin biopsy is right for you. Dr. Karamanoukian is registered by the Medical Board of California and the Lebanese Order of Physicians. He is an active Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and can be a valuable asset in deciding whether mole removal is an option for you.
There are many different types of benign and malignant mole processes on the skin, and not all of them require surgical biopsy. A pre-cancerous mole can often be diagnosed on physical examination based on the topographic features of the skin.
Dr. Karamanoukian is an expert in scarless skin biopsies, excisional biopsies, incisional biopsies, shave biopsies, and punch biopsies. If you have a mole that has changed over a short period of time, you may need a surgical biopsy.
During your skin biopsy, Dr. Karamanoukian and his staff will examine the biometrics of your mole and numb the skin with a small amount of numbing medication. Once anesthetized, the mole is removed with a combination of techniques that will minimize post-biopsy scarring.
There are many reasons why someone would choose to have a mole removed on the skin and these can be separated into cosmetic or medical necessity. Some moles are purely cosmetic and can alter the appearance of the skin invisible areas of the face and neck. Other moles may have visible features that may suggest that there are skin cellular changes that may lead to the development of skin cancer. A typical nevi and melanocytic nevi should be biopsied as soon as possible in order to prevent the formation of a potentially harmful skin cancer.
There are many moles that naturally change and evolve over time and these have limited potential to change into anything pathologic. Changes in the appearance that are more rapid, causing symptoms or bleeding mail or the plastic surgeon or dermatologist to a more cancerous appearing lesion .
If you were concerned about any changes to a mole on the face or neck, it's crucial that you schedule an appointment with leading plastic surgeon Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian.
Mole Removal Options in Beirut Lebanon
In most cases, visible moles on the face are no cause for concern as these are usually benign and age related. If you have an extensive history of sun damage or have a family history of skin cancer, more attention should be placed to newly appearing moles on the skin. Dr. Karamanoukian will assess whether this concerning mole is cosmetic or medical in nature.
Surgical options for removal include shave excision and which a small surgical blade is used to remove a skin lesion at the base of the skin and this usually does not require stitches. The wound is gently cauterized and a bandage is placed for several days while the wound heals and the skin is replaced with new skin. These procedures typically leave minor to absent scars on the skin. If a mole requires biopsy a surgical incision is used to excise the mole and some of the surrounding skin. This technique may require sutures to close the wound and depending on the size of the lesion may leave little to no scar.
Recovery time is usually limited after cosmetic mole removal because attempts are made to minimize trauma on the skin and to improve the aesthetic outcome in the short and long term. Based on cancer risk, amount of skin inflammation, and cosmetic concerns regarding the Vizza Bility of your scar, options can be made to minimize your recovery and downtime .
Scar Treatments after Mole Removal
Options for scarring after biopsy include nanoRF, laser therapy, scar modulation, and Plato’s Scar Serum. Pick up a tube of Plato’s Scar Serum at Kare Beirut.