
Mole Removal 101
Moles are common skin growths that can appear anywhere on the body; while many moles are harmless and even considered beauty marks by some, others may cause discomfort or raise concerns due to their size, location, or appearance.
Dr. Kristina Zakhary performs cosmetic mole removal in her office in Calgary, Alberta. Most physicians who perform mole removals are either Facial Plastic Surgeons, Cosmetic dermatologists or general plastic surgeons. Dr. Zakhary is a Head and Neck Facial Cosmetic Surgeon who is fully trained, accredited and experienced in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, practicing in Calgary Alberta, who can consult with you to determine your individual goals and needs and develop the best plan for your mole removal procedure.
Moles are skin growths composed of a cluster of cells, that are either skin colour, pigmented (tan or dark colour), and they are usually round growths that can appear anywhere on your face, neck, chest, shoulder, back, hands, arms and legs. If a mole is dark in colour, this means that there is a large concentration of melanin or pigment in the cells that make up the mole. A benign mole (ie Non cancerous) usually has a symmetrical shape, even borders, one even colour, and is usually smaller than a pencil eraser's end. Any individual may have only one, or multiple moles. A benign mole can be a source of embarrassment and can be easily removed by the right facial plastic surgeon, in a way that leaves minimal, and sometimes no scarring.
Moles can appear on your body at any age, ranging from childhood, to adulthood or even later in life. They usually grow very slowly and can change only very slightly in colour. If your mole has a significant change in colour, size, shape or sensation over a relatively short period of time, it is advisable to have this mole checked by a facial plastic surgeon, or dermatologist. Dr. Zakhary is expertly trained in surgery of the head and neck, and facial plastic surgery, and is qualified to assess and remove your mole in her office in Calgary, if you have any concerns about your mole.
Dr. Kristina Zakhary often consults with, and performs mole removal treatments for her patients in Calgary, Alberta, if they would like to have their moles removed for cosmetic reasons, and if the mole is benign. If you have a mole that you would like to have assessed, Dr. Zakhary can advise you on whether it is most likely benign and non cancerous. If this is the case, then she can expertly remove your mole, comfortably, under local anesthesia, in her office under sterile conditions.
Mole removal options in Dr. Kristina Zakhary's Facial Plastic Surgery Calgary office include:
Removing the mole surgically with a scalpelRemoving the mole by burning it so that it is flat and flush with the rest of your skin
During your consultation with Dr. Zakhary, she will guide and advise you on the mole removal treatment, risks and benefits, and she can suggest the best mole removal treatment that will best meet your goals and needs.
Following your mole removal treatment, an antiseptic ointment or special bandage will be applied to the treated area. You may return to social activities immediately as there is very little down time with mole removal surgery.
Dr. Kristina Zakhary, Facial Cosmetic Surgeon, Facelift and Rhinoplasty specialist, practicing in Calgary, Alberta, performs scar revision surgery in her Calgary, Alberta office to improve the appearance of certain scars.
Scar revision surgery cannot eliminate or fully remove a scar, but Dr. Zakhary can use surgical or non surgical techniques to improve the appearance of scar by changing its size, narrowing a wide scar, reduce the thickness of a scar or raise an indented or depressed scar.
Acne and Acne Scar treatments require patience, expertise, precision and skill. Dr. Kristina Zakhary is a Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Cosmetic Surgeon who is specialized and has many years of experience in treatment of Acne and Acne scars in Calgary, Alberta.
Scar revision surgery usually improves the appearance of a scar by changing it and replacing it with another less obvious scar. Dr. Zakhary can perform scar revision surgery in the comfort of her office in Calgary, by surgically removing it under local anesthesia and replacing it with a less noticeable scar, or by non surgical methods such as Fillers (eg. Restylane or Perlane filler), Non Ablative Laser Resurfacing (eg Fraxel Laser treatments or Vein laser treatments) or injection of medications that will thin out a thick scar (eg. small amount of localized steroid medication). During your consultation with Dr. Zakhary, in her Calgary office, she will guide you to the best treatment plan that will meet your individual scar revision needs and goals.
To learn more about this topic, please read Dr. Zakhary's information about Acne and Acne Scar treatments: http://www.facialcosmeticsurgery.ca/acne.html
Calgary’s Top Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgeon, with over 20 years of experience specializing in facial surgery
Accredited by both the Canadian and American Boards of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Performed 1,000+ successful surgeries.
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