REMOVAL OF MOLES, AGE SPOTS and MINOR SKIN IRREGULARITIES

In order to remove unwanted tissue such as a mole, the procedure in the past was to excise them with a scalpel and reapproximate the skin with sutures. This would leave a scar that was longer than the original blemish.

With our CO 2 lasers we are able to treat the offending tissue without disrupting the surrounding area. The laser 'vaporizes ' only the unwanted tissue, (by heating the water in each cell).. The tissue is thus removed with little scarring.

This procedure is far more precise than the use of liquid nitrogen for the removal of rough patches of skin or sun spots (age spots, liver spots, brown spots). This precision allows for removal of these blemishes with greater effectiveness and less discomfort.

Skin tags are treated very quickly with these lasers as well. Multiple tags can be done in a very short time with no bleeding.

The recovery time from one of these procedures is relatively short. Depending on the size of the lesion healing can take place in 3-7 days. We recommend that treated areas are kept covered with antibiotic ointment during the recovery phase. After the area is healed it may appear slightly pinkish for the next few weeks while the process continues to completion.

Typically these procedures are painless. Occasionally local anesthesia is required. Results are obtained instantly One treatment is required in the majority of cases.