How your dermatologist in Acworth, and Douglasville, GA, can help with mole removal
Everyone has moles, and most moles are normal. Moles are caused by melanocytes, which are the skin cells responsible for skin color. These melanocytes can clump together, and when they do, a mole is the result.
Dr. Amr Agha at Agha Advanced Dermatology offers comprehensive dermatology services, including mole removal. He has two convenient offices in Acworth, and Douglasville, GA, to help you and your skin look great.
You may want moles removed for cosmetic reasons including if the mole is:
- In a prominent place on your face or body
- Large, dark, and unsightly
- Affecting your appearance and self-esteem
There are also medical reasons why you might need the mole removed. Abnormal moles might also be an early sign of skin cancer. Moles which should be removed and biopsied to check for signs of cancer include moles that are:
- Poorly defined with ragged borders
- Asymmetrical with an irregular shape
- Changing in color, shape, or size
- Large, with a diameter greater than 6 millimeters
- Painful, itchy, or bleeding
- Growing back after being previously removed
There are several ways you can benefit from mole removal. When you have a mole removed, it can:
- Enhance your appearance
- Make your skin clearer
- Boost your self-esteem
- Help detect skin cancer early
- Protect you against the mole becoming cancerous
If you want or need a mole removed, your dermatologist has several convenient ways to remove the mole. Consider:
- Cutting or shaving underneath and around the mole if you have a small mole. This option doesn’t require sutures.
- Using a punching instrument to remove the entire mole. This option does require a few sutures.
- MOHS microscopic technique, during which the mole is removed layer-by-layer, and each individual layer is examined under a microscope.
To learn more about the benefits of mole removal and mole removal options, call Dr. Amr Agha at Advanced Dermatology. You can reach him in either the Acworth, GA, or Douglasville, GA, offices by calling (770) 739-7546, so call today.