The Skin Mole Removal Procedures - What You Need To Know

There are many reasons why people apply skin mole removal procedures. There are many instances where the skin moles are removed purely for cosmetic reasons. If you look at it closely, cosmetic reasons are the most prevalent reasons why skin moles are removed. In those cases where doctors suggest the removal of moles for clinical reasons, it is mainly because they may cause cancer and other problems in the future. There are few other clinical reasons that may necessitate the removal of skin moles.
Skin moles removal procedures are usually carried out by dermatologists, these being doctors who specialize in skin issues. However, it is not limited to them, because other general medical practitioners can do it, too. These minor surgical procedures can be carried out by anyone who has the skills to do so. In cases where very deep-seated moles have to be gotten rid of, referrals may be made to the specialists (dermatologists). In the event that the moles are found to be potentially cancerous, they should be referred to oncologists. Oncologists are the doctors who specialize in the branch of medicine concerned with cancers.
When skin moles are removed using a certain procedure, anesthesia is often used. This means that they are painless (and there is therefore no reason to fear them). This means the patient will remain conscious all throughout the procedure because there was a local anesthesia administered which doesn't make you lose consciousness. The area that will be numbed will of course be limited to the area where the local anesthetic was applied. Of course, the anesthesia wears off after the procedures, at which point the wounds incurred in the course of the procedures can cause some pain. But in anticipation of this, the doctors who carry out these procedures normally give the patients some painkillers to combat the pain when it comes up. The procedure could result in wounds, but they will eventually heal after a few days. It could also happen that the wounds could worsen, leading to hospitalization. Those are isolated cases. 
The wounds resulting from these skin mole removal procedures could also be stitched by the doctors. This is applicable when the moles removed are so deep that there is a risk to some of the sensitive tissues being infected if they are left open. Removing large moles would also require longer incisions. Stitching would also probably be required in these cases.
People going for skin moles removal procedures are always advised to keep it in mind that the incisions made in a bid to remove the moles are likely to cause scars. There is bound to be a tradeoff if you are going for skin mole removal and the patient has to be fully aware of this. Although you are already rid of the skin moles, you now have to contend with the scars. Now you have to make a choice between having moles or having scars on your skin instead.