Cosmetic Mole | Skin Tag Removal Brisbane

• Individuals self-conscious about prominent moles, especially on the face or neck.
• Those experiencing irritation or discomfort from moles rubbing against clothing or jewellery.

The Ellman Surgitron, known as laser mole removal, is not a laser but radiofrequency cutting. Laser mole removal can be accomplished using various lasers that ablate or cut the surface tissue, such as CO2 lasers, erbium lasers, and KTP lasers. However, the Ellman Surgitron, or diathermy, is generally used in cosmetic mole removal. Our doctors also remove skin tags and treat seborrhoeic keratosis. The first step is to schedule an appointment with one of our doctors.

There are several approaches to cosmetic mole removal, either through excision or laser curettage, but the first step is to schedule an appointment with our doctors. Before treatment, you will commonly also need a skin cancer check.

• A local anaesthetic is injected into the lesion to numb it during the procedure.
• A small handheld tool is then used to shave the lesion away.
• Radiofrequency shaving should be completely painless.
• Following the procedure, a dressing will be applied.

• The treated area should be covered for the duration of the healing period.
• Generally, healing takes 5-7 days after facial mole treatment and 10–14 days for the rest of the body.
• Generally, only one treatment is required. However, sometimes a second and occasionally a third treatment is performed.

Removing a lesion without a scar is nearly impossible, but the Ellman Surgitron aims to leave an invisible scar. There may be some slight colour lightening in the cleared area, but this is usually unnoticeable after a few months. This is especially important for facial mole removal.

• Following the shave excision, a shallow sore is covered until it heals.
• As the healing process continues, this will be redder than the surrounding skin after removing the dressing.
• Exceptional cases need to be considered, including people with darker skin types or risk of keloid scarring. (see below)

There are risks with any procedure, but they are generally uncommon unless you have specific skin types.

• Infection: There is a minor incidence of infection after cosmetic mole removal, which is usually managed by keeping the wound clean until it heals.
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation: If you have darker skin and have previously experienced dark pigmentation in scar areas, you may develop this after the procedure. If you are at risk of pigmentation, our doctor may advise you to use prescription creams after the procedure to reduce the risk. This is particularly important for facial mole removal because of its visibility.
• Keloid scarring: The risk of keloid scarring can be reduced by wearing a continuous dressing after the procedure and using silicon gel after initial healing. Because keloid scarring does not commonly occur on the face, it is less common with facial mole removal.