Improper mole removal risks scarring; high-frequency therapy offers new solution

Attempting to remove moles at home using improper methods can result in more noticeable and aesthetically displeasing scars than the original moles themselves. This is particularly true for methods involving corrosive substances or aggressive treatments that damage surrounding skin.

A case highlighted involves a young woman, referred to as "Kai Mei," whose mother used a traditional white ointment purchased from a fortune teller to remove three moles on her left cheek during her childhood. While the moles disappeared, the corrosive liquid caused infection and left behind significant, sunken white scars. She recently sought treatment from plastic surgeon Cao Ci-bin, who employed a "white scar color regeneration" technique followed by fat grafting to restore the skin's smoothness and near-invisibility of the scars.

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Moles, though seemingly trivial, can become major disfigurement issues if treated improperly or handled casually.

Cao Ci-bin, founder of the International White Scar Center, warns that while moles may seem minor, improper treatment can lead to disfigurement. Traditional methods like laser resurfacing can require multiple sessions, are time-consuming, and may cause hyperpigmentation or larger areas of damage. Other methods such as cryotherapy (dry ice) and electrocautery can damage surrounding skin, potentially leading to sunken scars or keloids. Traditional fortune teller methods using acids or alkalis are also risky and may not fully remove the mole, causing further harm.

Cao recommends modern high-frequency wave therapy as a superior alternative. This technique utilizes the principle of high-frequency radio waves to vaporize skin lesions, allowing for complete mole removal in a single session. It is noted for its minimal scarring, with costs ranging from approximately NT$800 to NT$1,500 per mole depending on size.

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High-frequency wave therapy for mole removal is simple, time-saving, and less likely to leave scars.