Can the mole on the corner of a child’s mouth be removed?

It is very common to have moles on the face. Both adults and children can have moles on their faces. Moles can actually be removed. Most moles are benign. Generally, if they do not affect the image, no treatment is required. If you think it affects the image, the moles on the corners of the children's mouth can be removed. There are many ways to remove moles, and different methods have different effects.

How to remove moles without leaving scars

1. Laser mole removal

Laser mole removal is a method of using laser energy to act on pigmented tissue, causing the pigmented tissue to decompose, be engulfed by macrophages, and be excreted from the body along with waste. This method can control the size and depth of the optimal light spot, so it is less likely to leave scars. It is accepted by many people and is currently the most effective method for scar removal.

2. Cryotherapy for mole removal

Cryotherapy is also a relatively common method, which mainly uses liquid nitrogen to freeze pigmented tissue, thereby causing the cells around the pigmented nevus to form blisters. The biggest advantage of this method is that the depth of tissue destruction can be controlled, so no obvious scars will be left. However, the disadvantage is that the doctor's technical requirements are relatively high and special instruments are needed to operate it.

3. Surgical removal of moles

Surgical removal of moles is also an effective method. Different treatment methods can be selected according to the nature of the mole, but the overall operation difficulty is greater than the other two methods, and the operation time is also longer. Therefore, if the mole is not difficult to remove, it is best not to use this method. In addition, it should be noted that good care should be taken to avoid scars.

How to care after mole removal

1. You cannot wash your face immediately after removing a mole. You have to wait two days before washing it, because the wound will become inflamed when it comes into contact with water, and it is easy to leave scars. In addition, after washing your face, wipe it with a dry and soft towel.

2. Avoid strenuous exercise that causes excessive sweating on your face, and avoid touching your face frequently with your hands, which may cause bacterial infection in the wound.

3. To avoid infection, it is best to cover the wound with a hemostatic patch and change the patch frequently to allow the wound to breathe.

4. Do not go out often, especially in the summer. If you are exposed to strong sunlight for a long time, pigmentation will easily recur. It is recommended to avoid staying in the sun for a long time within 30 days after mole removal, and wear sunscreen when going out.

5. Generally, a scab will form on the wound 1-2 days after mole removal, and the scab will fall off naturally in 1-2 weeks. It is best not to scrape it with your hands before the scab falls off. Let it fall off naturally, which is best for skin recovery. Usually, the scabs that fall off naturally are white skin or tender red skin, and after a few months the skin will return to the same color as the facial skin.