Is mole removal a good option?

May be "yes" or may be "no". First let me discuss what can be considered moles. Moles are dark spots on the skin. Even though moles can appear anywhere on the skin, moles on the face are matter of concern for some people. Moles can be present at birth or may start getting appeared after some time.

On the positive side, for some people moles give good look to their face generally called "beauty spots". If your moles are giving good look to your face...then it is meaning less to consider for "mole removal" treatments unless you suspect that they may be belong to some cancerous growth.

On the negative side, we have two possibilities. One is if the moles are giving you bad look on your face and second, if they are uncomfortable or suspecting to be form of cancerous growth.

Once you decided on "mole removal" treatment, it is always suggested that you go to experienced/popular dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon even if the cost of consulting or fee is more. If you try to reduce the cost by going to "practitioners" you may feel bad in the future for your decision.

Risks involved in "mole removal":

A SCAR (even though it is minimal) can be expected in most of the cases. The size and form of the scar may vary based on the type of mole removal treatment and your surgeon’s experience.

It is always advisable to discuss with your dermatologist/cosmetic surgeon about your expectations, risks, and side effects. Once if something goes wrong it's hard to recover!!

What is Microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a cosmetics procedure in which the dead outermost surface or Sun-damaged skin of the skin is partially or completely removed by abrasion. Microdermabrasion is also be used to lessen th scars and dark spots on the skin.

Whatever results we expect from Microdermabrasion can also be gained by chemical peeling also. Your doctor/Dermatologist decides which procedure best suits to you.

Prior to Microdermabrasion, Dermabrasion was popular. Dermabrasion also produce the same results but with greater risks. It requires significant operator experience and expertise to precisely abrase the upper layer of skin with out damaging the other layers of the skin.

In Microdermabrasion, high-pressure stream of aluminum oxide crystals will be deposited on the skin with small strokes of a hand pipe such that the dead outer layer of the skin will be peeled off.

Hydroquinone topical - Important information you should know

Hydroquinone is a skin-bleaching agent which is used to lighten areas of darkened skin such as freckles, melasma, age spots, and acne scars. Hydroquinone works by decreasing the formation of melanin in the skin. Melanin is the pigment in skin that gives it a brown color.

Don’t use hydroquinone topical creams unless otherwise recommended by a dermatologist. Hydroquinone topical creams lighten the affected areas and results can be appeared after 1 month of treatment.

Hydroquinone Usage:

It is always better to test for your skin sensitivity to hydroquinone by applying the cream to a small portion of the affected area. If no redness and itching occur in 24 hours ...you can begin the treatment.

Apply on clean and dry skin only and wash your hands after applying the cream.

Don’t over apply the cream.

Don’t apply near mouth and eyes.

Hydroquinone Side effects:

For few of the patients, it may result into severe burning, itching or swelling. If this happens to you stop using the cream and immediately contact your doctor. Generally the expected results will come in three months. If you don't see the results by that time...It is advisable to stop using it and contact your doctor.

You shouldn't use hydroquinone, if you are pregnant or if you have any allergetic reactions to drugs or liver or kidney diseases.