Mole Removal in Turkey, Single Nevus

Nevus excision is the medical term for the surgical removal of a mole. A mole (nevus) is a common skin growth made up of melanocyte cells, the cells responsible for skin pigmentation. Most people have between 10 and 40 moles, and the vast majority are completely harmless.

Methods of mole removal include:

• Surgical excision, the mole is cut out using a scalpel, including a small margin of surrounding skin, and the wound is closed with fine sutures. This is the gold standard method for moles that need to be sent for laboratory analysis
• Shave excision, the mole is shaved flush with or just below the skin surface. This is suitable for raised moles and typically does not require stitches
• Punch excision, a circular tool is used to remove smaller moles. This leaves a small circular wound that may be closed with one or two stitches

People choose mole removal for various reasons:

• The mole is in a visible area and affects your confidence
• The mole catches on clothing, jewellery, or when shaving
• The mole has changed in size, shape, or colour and you want it checked
• You simply dislike the appearance of the mole

Regardless of the reason, every excised mole is sent for histological analysis at a pathology laboratory. This examines the tissue under a microscope to confirm it is benign, giving you both a cosmetic improvement and medical reassurance.

Mole removal may be right for you if:

• You have a mole that bothers you cosmetically or physically
• Your mole has changed in size, shape, colour, or texture and you want it assessed
• The mole catches on clothing, jewellery, or during grooming
• You want peace of mind through laboratory analysis of the removed tissue
• You are in good general health and over 18
• You are not currently taking blood-thinning medications (or can stop them temporarily)

Mole removal is suitable for moles on any part of the body, including the face. If you have concerns about a mole that has changed in appearance, professional excision with histological analysis is the responsible approach.

During your consultation, your practitioner will assess the mole, discuss the most appropriate removal method, and explain what to expect in terms of scarring based on the mole's size and location.

Before Your Procedure

Your journey starts with a free consultation, online, by phone, or in person. Share a photograph of the mole you want removed. Your practitioner will assess it and recommend the most suitable removal method.

No special preparation is needed. Avoid blood-thinning medications for 24-48 hours beforehand if possible.

During Your Procedure

The procedure takes place at a licensed clinic under local anaesthesia. The area around the mole is numbed completely, you will feel no pain during the removal.

Your practitioner carefully excises the mole using the technique most appropriate for its size, type, and location. If sutures are needed, fine stitches are placed to minimise scarring. The removed tissue is sent to a pathology laboratory for histological analysis.

The entire procedure takes approximately 15-30 minutes.

After Your Procedure

A small dressing is placed over the site. You can leave the clinic immediately and carry on with your day. The area may feel slightly tender once the local anaesthesia wears off, but this is easily managed with over-the-counter pain relief.

If sutures were placed, they are typically removed after 5-10 days (facial sutures are removed earlier). Your histology results will be communicated to you, usually within 1-2 weeks.

Recovery from single mole excision is quick and straightforward.

Day of procedure: A small dressing covers the site. Mild tenderness once the anaesthesia wears off. Avoid getting the area wet for 24 hours.

Days 1-3: Keep the area clean and dry. Change dressings as instructed. Mild tenderness is normal.

Days 5-7 (face) or 7-10 (body): Sutures are removed if applicable. The area may appear slightly red or pink, this is normal.

Week 2-4: The site continues to heal. A small, flat scar forms. Apply silicone gel or sheets if provided to support healing.

Month 1-3: The scar fades significantly. Protect the area from sun exposure with SPF 50 to prevent darkening.

Month 3-6: The scar reaches its final appearance, typically a small, faint mark that is far less noticeable than the original mole.

Mole excision is a routine, low-risk procedure performed thousands of times daily worldwide.

Common effects (expected and temporary):

• Mild tenderness at the site, resolves within days
• Small scar, all excisions leave some degree of scarring, but it is typically minimal and fades well
• Slight redness at the site, resolves over weeks

Less common considerations:

• Infection, rare with proper wound care
• Bleeding, minor bleeding is possible but easily controlled
• Keloid or raised scarring, more likely in certain skin types. Your practitioner will discuss this if relevant

Rare:

• Nerve damage near the excision site, very rare for standard mole removal
• Incomplete removal, rare, and would be identified in the histology results

Your procedure is performed by a qualified practitioner at a licensed clinic. All removed tissue is sent for laboratory analysis, providing both cosmetic improvement and medical reassurance.