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Moles are the small black spots in our body that are commonly known as ‘birthmarks’, although they can even appear newly later in life. Moles form due to modifications in the skin’s ‘melanocytes’ cells. Skin tags are small and soft skin growth that could form in any part of the body. This is again due to modifications in skin growing cells.

Are the Moles and Skin tags harmful?

It is very common to have moles and skin tags and this is generally not be worried about as they are harmless. Thereby, in general these do not require any treatment.

However, this becomes a concern when moles or skin tags form in places where they appear visibly and affects the outer appearance. It is also a concern if these are located at needless places, for instance a slightly bigger mole on the nose could cover the vision.

Removing unnecessary Moles and Skin tags

If moles and skin tags are your worry, it is possible to get them removed by consulting a specialist. Skin Specialist in Vaishali use the latest advanced laser technology for this purpose. Carbon dioxide (Co2) laser treatment is given on the unnecessary stacks through which they can be totally taken away from the skin.

How does the Co2 laser treatment work?

Scattered Co2 laser light beam is focused on the moles or skin tags to be treated. Laser penetrates deeper into the skin, closes the blood vessels and removes the damaged layer. Within next few weeks of treatment, new layer gets formed in the treated area and the mole or skin tag falls off its own.

Recovery time

Treated skin area turns to have a natural look within few weeks after treatment. Usually, in a month after the treated area looks very natural and identical to other closer skin.

Aftercare

Co2 laser treatment requires very little aftercare. It is advised to avoid being exposed to sunlight for about 6 weeks and use a sunscreen thereafter on daily basis when under sun.

Benefits of Co2 laser treatment

Unlike other removal methods, laser treatment leaves no pain, no bleeding and no scars. This treatment can be done even at sensitive areas in face and multiple moles or skin tags can be removed during a day’s appointment. The recovery time is fast and has no negative results.

Side effects

Skin Specialist in Vaishali are skilled to complete the treatment with no side effects. In other cases but rarely, Co2 laser treatment for removing moles or skin tags could cause color changes in skin. The color changes show up when the color of new layer is lighter in dark complexion people or darker in people with fair complexion. Infections or rough skin are also rarely reported side effects of this treatment.

Is the Laser Treatment right for you?

It is understood that Co2 treatment is very effective to remove unnecessary moles and skin tags. Saying that, does the treatment suit you and if it is necessary for you depends on the possibility to bear the cost and commitment for little aftercare following the treatment.