Laser Mole Removal Treatment Regenerates Cell Growth in Moles, Says Dermatologist
There are millions of laser procedures preformed every year. It is a miracle treatment for many. Laser can repair sight, mend an artery, or even delicately rejuvenate dead dry skin; but as for mole removal, lasers are better left unplugged. A New Jersey dermatologist has come out against the use of lasers as a treatment for removing moles saying lasers may actually cause moles to regrow. (PRWEB) April 17, 2008 -- Quick history: The first optical laser was invented in 1960 by Theodore Maiman. Since that time it has been used successfully in a number of medical treatments from complex micro-surgeries to simple in-and-out office procedures such as "mole removal". During a typical laser treatment to remove a mole, a doctor uses a laser beam to penetrate the surface skin of the mole, or (skin tag), in an attempt to break down abnormal skin cells; hoping that the body will absorb the remains. That has been the general thinking among dermatologists, until now. Consider the fact that laser light has a tendency to rejuvenate the growth of skin cells.
A leading New Jersey Dermatologist, speaking in a hospital interview said, "The latest research conducted on the effectiveness of lasers, and its use for mole removal, revealed laser treatments stimulated growth of moles, warts, and skin tags causing many to reappear after removal," said Dr. Geoffrey Rappert, a member of the American Board of Dermatology. Rappert is also Chief of Dermatology at Holy Mother Hospital in Teaneck, New Jersey. "Sometimes laser mole removal treatments work, other times they just grow back." The doctor concluded, "this has to do with the way laser light gently donates energy or waves of photons causing rejuvenation of the cell." "More research may be needed in this area to prove its effectiveness, or, lack thereof, but from the current data, it looks like laser increases the growth process of lesions like moles, skin tags, and warts," the doctor said. Doctor Rappert suggested other treatments for removing moles, including freezing the mole, and cutting it off with a scalpel, or newer natural mole removal treatments which cause the mole to dry up and fall off in a few days. He did have a warning for those considering mole removal: "If you notice a mole, or skin tag change color, see your doctor immediately." While "the majority of moles and other blemishes are benign, there are spots or blemishes that do warrant medical concern." They are those moles or spots that act differently from other existing moles. This "includes any spot that changes in size, shape or color, or one that bleeds, itches, becomes painful," Rappert said. Most procedures used to remove moles take only a short time and can be performed in multiple visits to a surgical treatment site, or Dermatologist's office; or at home, with a natural mole remover. "If you choose laser treatment, raised moles will require multiple treatments, and even then, there is still a chance the mole will recur after it is removed," said Rappert. "If a removed mole does begin to reappear, the patient should return to see their Dermatologist as soon as possible for another mole removal treatment." Mole removal treatment data ©2008 by Benjamin Barnett ###
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