A "mole" or nevus is formed from melanocytes, the cells that produce the pigment responsible for tanning the skin, which begin to grow uncontrollably and anarchically.
Moles, or nevi, are usually benign and harmless. They can, however, develop into melanoma, a skin cancer with a severe prognosis. Melanoma can develop insidiously, at first appearing like an ordinary mole.
This is one of the reasons why having your moles examined by a dermatologist is both a necessity and a responsible step towards better health management.the classic mole is to be differentiated from circumscribed melanoses, which are pigmentations linked to hyper-functioning melanocytes: pregnancy mask or café au lait birthmark, for example.
Personalized assessment
To determine the most suitable treatment, an initial consultation is recommended.
The aim is to analyze your needs and draw up a customized treatment plan.
How can you treat your moles at Clinique du Lac?
Some moles are congenital anomalies, visible on the day of birth, while others are lesions acquired later in life.
A mole can take many forms: flat, raised, dotted with hairs or glabrous (hairless).Its color can vary greatly: pale, almost white, pinkish, light or dark brown, or even very black.A mole can sometimes present a cosmetic problem or be painful if it is placed on an area of friction. In such cases, a minor surgical procedure may be proposed to remove it.
The Clinique du Lac can offer you a surgical excision. The first step is to meet with the plastic surgeon during an initial consultation, after which the procedure can be scheduled. The procedure lasts between 30 and 45 minutes and does not require general anesthesia or time off work.
Ablation can also be performed using the CO2 laser offered by Clinique du Lac. The practitioner will guide you towards one or other method, depending on the appearance and size of your nevus. The laser technique is very easy to follow.
Laser moles (nevi)
A mole The unsightly mole can be removed with virtually no scarring using the fractional CO2 laser technique. With a simple local anaesthetic, the mole or moles are vaporized by the CO2 laser.the doctor checks that the mole presents no risk of skin cancer.once the small crust has disappeared, only a discreet redness remains for a few weeks.the advantage of the laser is that it avoids surgical removal, which leaves a scar of varying size.A mole or nevus is a cluster of pigmented cells that can be found on the skin of the face or body, in both men and women. A mole can be darker or lighter in hue, and is usually round or oval in shape. Some moles are flat, while others are raised and not painful.
As a mole can develop into skin cancer (melanoma), it presents a health risk. We therefore recommend that you keep a close eye on your moles, and have them examined by a dermatologist if they develop in a suspicious way.
A mole or nevus is a cluster of pigmented cells that can be found on the skin of the face or body, in both men and women. A mole can be darker or lighter in hue, and is usually round or oval in shape. Some moles are flat, while others are raised and not painful.
As a mole can develop into skin cancer (melanoma), it presents a health risk. We therefore recommend that you keep a close eye on your moles, and have them examined by a dermatologist if they develop in a suspicious way.
200 € per session for removal of a nevus
100 € for each additional mole removed during the same session (maximum 10).
Removing a mole with the CO2 laser
Laser mole removal is quick and painless. However, you may be offered a local anaesthetic. The laser beam is directed at the mole to destroy the cells responsible for its pigmentation. A small crust forms, then falls off in the days following treatment. Slight redness may persist for a few months, but will gradually fade. Protect the area with a cream in case of sun exposure.
Fractional CO2 laser treatment has the advantage of leaving no scars, unlike surgery. This technique is already used in aesthetic medicine to combat wrinkles and stretch marks. It can also be used to treat keloid scars, acne marks and skin lesions.
Contact Clinique du Lac to find out if your nevi are suitable for fractional laser treatment.