According to the National Cancer Institute, moles or Naevi as they called medically - tiny growths on the skin that are flesh colored, pink, brown or tan - are a very common occurrence. Most people will have 10-40 on their body throughout the course of their life. Moles usually develop on the skin until the age of 40. Some look good - these are called 'beauty spots'; but most are unattractive and require removal.
There are many ways to remove moles, but two methods stand out among all as most popular: homemade remedies and surgery. Before you decide what would be best for you, take a look at the pros and cons of each one of these methods.
Surgical Method To Remove Moles - Advantages
1. Fast removal - surgery involves excision with stitches or excision with cauterization. There are also laser removal methods, which is becoming more popular. This is fast and relatively painless.
2. Painless process - mole removal by surgery is normally done under local anesthesia - so it is not painful.
3. Safe - prior to the surgery, your medical practitioner recommends a series of tests to ensure that the mole is benign (not cancerous). The surgical process would remove the excess growth easily and safely.
4. Fast recovery - depending upon the size of the mole and type of surgical removal, the recovery period should not exceed 5-7 days. During the convalescing time, there would be no real discomfort felt; at best it would feel like the pain of a pimple.
5. Permanent removal - since the surgery to remove moles would be done by a qualified dermatologist, the removal would be complete (all the excess layers of skin removed) and permanent. There would be no fear of it recurring at the same spot.
Surgical Method To Remove Moles - Disadvantages
1. Costly - this method to remove moles is costly. If you have 1-5 moles, you might be able to manage the expenses - keeping in view that removal for cosmetic purpose is not covered by your health insurance - but if there are many, this would leave you with huge bills. The surgery for one mole removal may cost anything from $150 to $400 plus additional costs for medicines and tests.
2. Scarring possibility - it is not often, but there is a very real risk of scarring. Sometimes, the skin is too sensitive and despite the best precautions, you are left with a scar, which often looks worse that the mole you removed.
3. Infection risk - as with all surgeries, you are open to risk of infection and other complications that arise from invasive treatment.
Homemade Method To Remove Moles - Advantages
1. No side effects - the homemade method/ recipe to remove moles is normally handed down through generations and made from 100% natural ingredients that are safe and free from side effects.
2. Simple process - anyone can do this. When you use a natural (herbal) cream to remove moles all you have to do is follow the instruction on the packet. You can do it at home, without any additional help or assistance. The instructions are simple and easy to follow.
3. No time required for healing - as opposed to surgery, you do not need to wait for healing of the cut-off skin. The natural homemade remedies to remove moles normally take their course naturally and require no extra time for healing from a surgical cut.
4. No fear of scarring - it is very rare, if at all that you will have a scar following the natural method to remove moles. Usually, this type of removal is a gradual process, which will have the mole tissue die and fall off by itself, hence there would be no scarring of the skin.
5. Low cost remedies - most homemade remedies would involve cost within $20-$50, which makes it a very reasonable option.
Homemade Method To Remove Moles - Disadvantages
1. Health risk - many use homemade remedies without testing the mole, which can be extremely risky if the mole turns out to be cancerous. This is why it is advisable that you always consult your doctor before adopting any type of homemade method to remove moles.
2. Impermanent method - sometimes, the homemade remedy is not applied correctly - since this information is normally collected from various sources, not all verified - it may allow a chance for recurrence of the mole at the same spot.
3. Tedious process - while some methods are fast and precise such as herbal dermatology cream application, some are tedious and long-drawn.
To decide which method is best for you, take some time to research the available information off and online, consult your medical practitioner, and weigh carefully the pros and cons of the various methods available to remove moles.
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