CO2 mole removal in Chaingmai

A large part of our work in medical dermatology involves examining patients to differentiate a benign mole (nevus) from one that shows suspicious changes. Once a thorough physical exam (and if needed a biopsy) has excluded skin cancer, many of our patients are left wondering what can be done to improve their cosmetic appearance, especially when a mole is situated on a visible body part or raised.

Though moles can be removed for cosmetic purposes with traditional surgery using a scalpel, a laser can be used to very precisely vaporize the mole. Laser therapy is especially suitable on facial moles.

The CO2 laser is an ablative laser – this means that when the laser comes into contact with the skin, it vaporizes a very thin, precise layer on top of the mole and does not damage the surrounding tissue. This is repeated until the mole is level with neighboring skin, resulting in an improved cosmetic appearance.

Moles that catch on clothing, are bumpy or unsightly are often well-suited for cosmetic removal. CO2 laser is not suitable to treat suspicious moles. Patients with abnormal scars (including keloids) or darker skin types must be especially cautious when considering laser treatment. A cosmetic consultation in our office will allow our dermatologists to determine the best tailored approach for you.