Moles, Lesions and Skin Tags

What is surgitron® moles, lesions or skin tags?

Surgitron® uses high-frequency energy passing through a fine wire electrode to remove raised lesions, moles and skin tags on the skin without surgical incision or stitching. Healing is quick with minimal discomfort.

Am I suitable?

Surgitron® can be used to remove any raised lesion on the skin, e.g. skin tags, raised moles or warty lesion. It is only used for benign moles as skin cancers require deeper surgical excision.

Most people are suitable for this treatment and Dr. Safari will discuss your medical history with you at your consultation to ensure there are no contraindications.

What should I expect at my treatment appointment?

During your initial consultation, Dr. Safari will examine your moles or any skin lesions of concern with a dermatoscope to determine the nature of the skin lesions before discussing the most appropriate methods of removal. We offer non-surgical or full excision removal. The benefits of each will be discussed with you, as well as any other clinically appropriate treatment options.

During your appointment, the skin will be numbed with a local anesthetic. When it is comfortably numb, the fine wire loop of the Surgitron® is used to ‘shave’ the lesion off to the level of the skin, resulting in less damage to the skin and thereby a lower risk of scarring. A small amount of antiseptic ointment and a bandage will be applied over the area.

It is usually good practice to send removed moles / lesions for analysis by a pathologist to confirm their nature, and Dr. Safari will arrange this. The cost of histology is included in the price of treatment.

After the removal, a small circular wound will remain on the skin. The wound must be kept moist with an antiseptic ointment and a bandage for approximately 7 days. Once a day, the ointment and bandage must be changed. The area will form a small white scab and when the skin has healed underneath it, the scab will lift off by itself. Once the scab has lifted, the dressing will not need to be reapplied. Most people will notice some find redness for a few weeks after the procedure which can be covered with a little makeup or concealer. Over time, this will blend into the normal skin colour.