Welcome to Chelsea Cosmetics, Melbourne leading cosmetic mole removal clinic.

What is a mole?

A common mole is essentially a blemish on the face or body, and occurs when skin cells (melanocytes) grow in a cluster. Most people around us have common moles. These could appear alone or in groups, on any part of the face or body, in different sizes and are usually dark brown or black in colour. Some of these could be flat, while some others could have a raised appearance.

While most of these moles are harmless, they could also indicate the possibility of something serious if they change their colour or shape, or if they begin to irritate your skin. If this happens, then get you must get in touch with a mole removal clinic and have it checked by a doctor immediately. Moles, also known as nevi, should not be taken lightly. They should be diagnosed and thoroughly analysed by qualified medical professionals, prior to any cosmetic mole removal.

Why do we get moles?

Sometimes, we are born with moles and as we age, the sun can impact the way they appear.

We can prevent the occurrence of moles in some cases, by using the right type of sunscreen and safeguarding our skin from UV damage.

It’s also important to keep a tab on how our moles look over time, as this can be helpful to spot the early signs of skin cancer. You should immediately consult your doctor and seek an appointment with a medical professional at a reliable mole removal clinic, if you observe the following changes in a mole, birthmark, beauty mark or any other brown spot on the skin:

Change of colour

Increase in size or thickness

Change in texture

Irregularities in its outline

A size bigger than 6mm or ¼”, almost the size of a pencil eraser

Appearance after the age of 21

A sore or spot that continues to itch, hurt, crust, scab, erode or bleed

An open sore that refuses to heal within three weeks

At times, some skin irregularities might seem to be moles, but they could actually be solar keratosis. Birthmarks should not be confused with moles. The same goes for haemangioma, which appear to be moles, but are actually collections of blood vessels underneath the skin.

Big moles on the face or body tend to look ugly, and people often lose their confidence due to that. Also, moles in certain areas might hamper regular movement, and could also cause discomfort and anguish.

“Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from another appropriately qualified health practitioner.”