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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Dr Safvat
    • Dr Safvat’s Philosophy
    • Difference between Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeons
    • Our Team
  • Procedures
    • Breast
      • Breast Reduction
      • Male Breast Reduction (Gynaecomastia)
      • Breast Lift
      • Breast Reconstruction
      • Breast Augmentation
      • Breast Implant Removal
      • Nipple – Areola Reshaping
    • Body
      • Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
      • Body Contouring After Weight Loss
      • Arm Lift (brachioplasty)
      • Thigh Lift
      • Liposuction
      • Labiaplasty
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      • Eyelid Surgery (blepharoplasty)
      • Otoplasty
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      • Direct Excision Neck Lift
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Skin Lesions / Mole Removal Sydney

Most moles are benign and pose no cancer threat to the patient, so they don’t always need a mole removal procedure. However, some patients do prefer to get rid of them regardless of if they’re harmful or not. There are also some skin lesions that are non-cancerous and don’t require removal either. These types of lesions have usually been present for long periods of time and have either not changed or changed very slowly.

With that being said, any type of change in a lesion or mole is cause for concern and should be checked by an experienced doctor that specialises in moles and lesions. The change can be related to colour, size, shape, thickness, bleeding, and / or sensation.

mole removal - skin lesions - Dr Safvat - Sydney

Patients prefer to have a benign lesion removed for different reasons. They may be worried about malignant transformation or the lesion may have become symptomatic as it catches or rubs on clothes. They could also just not like the way it looks on their skin.

Moles or other benign skin lumps can be excised with minimal margins. The lesion is cut out as an ellipse, which ensures closure of the wound as a smooth flat scar, but it does require a longer than usual lesion (2 or 3 times). In rare instances, when the lesion is too big, the defect may need to be closed with a flap or graft.

A local flap rearranges tissue from the same area as the mole or lesion. A graft uses a thin piece of skin from another area of the body, which is transferred and used to reconstruct the defect.

Dr Safvat is a mole and skin lesion expert in Sydney and the Southern Highlands who has extensive experience with both local flaps and grafts. He strives to leave minimal scarring and cosmetic or functional deficit.

Mole Removal Techique

Excision of moles and lesions can be done by Dr Safvat at his Sydney clinic (Miranda). Alternatively, a day procedure at one of our accredited hospitals may be the better option.

Surgical excision of a mole will usually only require a local anaesthetic and sedation. It is a relatively quick procedure. Once the area has been cleaned and numbed, the growth will be removed. Thereafter, the incision is closed using sutures and covered with a dressing to prevent infection.

By removing the mole from deep within the skin, patients can enjoy permanent results. The excision technique is Dr Safvat’s preferred mole removal method because it’s ideal for both large and small moles. It can also be used to remove moles on any part of the body.

All moles and skin lesions will be sent off to pathology for testing. Dr Safvat will discuss your results with you at your post-operative appointment.

RECOVERY

Patients are free to return to their normal routine directly after their procedure if done in our cosmetic surgery clinic. However, for day surgery procedure a little more time may be needed. Any activities that could affect the incision and sutures should be avoided for the first week or so as advised by Dr Safvat. There may be some minor discomfort after the skin lesion or mole is removed but this can easily be managed with over the counter pain medication.

The bandages will need to be changed every two to three weeks and the area should be kept free of dirt and sweat until the sutures are removed one to two weeks after the procedure.

The incision area may have some redness and swelling which should subside over the coming days. Dr Safvat will also take you through some scar management tips to ensure that scarring is kept to a minimum.

COMPLICATIONS

Redness and swelling are the most common side effects associated with mole removal. Infection is also always a possibility but this can easily be avoided by following Dr Safvat’s specific aftercare instructions. Scarring is also possible but this can be kept to a minimum with the proper care, which Dr Safvat will also take you through after your procedure.

CARING FOR YOUR SKIN

Protecting your skin from the harmful rays of the sun is going to be the most important thing you can do after your mole removal procedure with Dr Safvat. The area that was treated should be kept out of direct sunlight for at least a year to ensure the skin isn’t negatively affected. Applying a high-quality, TGA approved sunscreen whenever you’re planning to spend time outside is essential, especially in Australia’s harsh climate.

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Plastic Surgeon in Miranda

(02) 8544 3270

Suite 205a, Level 2, 531-533 Kingsway

Miranda NSW 2228

Plastic Surgeon in Concord

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3 / 112 Majors Bay Road

Concord NSW 2137

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38 Merrigang Street

Bowral NSW 2576

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On-site parking is available for all patients

Concord Location

There is 1 hour street parking on “Majors Bay Road”, or on Trafalgar Parade at the adjacent Street.

Miranda Location

There is limited 1 hour street parking on “ Kingsway”. Alternatively, parking can be obtained in Westfield Miranda (no charge for the first 3 hours) which is across the road from our building. The best parking entrance to use is the “Jackson Avenue” entrance which is a short 3-5 minutes walk from our building. For your convenience, there is a drop off area outside our building where patients with limited mobility are able to be dropped off.