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Mole Removal – Scars

Dr. Kristina Zakhary MD, MSc, FRCSc

Dr. Kristina Zakhary offers expert mole assessment and removal, providing safe, precise treatment that minimizes scarring and restores clear, confident skin for patients seeking cosmetic refinement in Calgary.

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In-Office Treatment

Mole Removal

Safe, Precise Removal of Benign Moles with Minimal Scarring.

Moles are common skin growths made up of clusters of pigment-producing cells. They may appear skin-colored, tan, or dark brown and can develop anywhere on the face, neck, chest, back, arms, or legs.

While most moles are benign and harmless, they can sometimes be cosmetically bothersome — particularly when located on visible areas such as the face or neck.

Mole removal is a simple in-office procedure designed to safely remove benign moles while minimizing visible scarring and preserving the natural appearance of the skin.

When Should a Mole Be Evaluated?

A typical benign mole generally:

  • Has a symmetrical shape
  • Has smooth, even borders
  • Shows a consistent color
  • Is smaller than the end of a pencil eraser

However, if a mole changes in size, shape, color, or sensation over a relatively short period of time, it should be evaluated by a qualified physician.

During your consultation, Dr. Kristina Zakhary will assess the characteristics of the mole and determine whether removal is appropriate.

Mole removal options in Dr. Kristina Zakhary's Facial Plastic Surgery Calgary office include:

  1. Removing the mole surgically with a scalpel
  2. Removing the mole by burning it so that it is flat and flush with the rest of your skin

During your consultation with Dr. Zakhary, she will guide and advise you on the mole removal treatment, risks and benefits, and she can suggest the best mole removal treatment that will best meet your goals and needs.

Following your mole removal treatment, an antiseptic ointment or special bandage will be applied to the treated area. You may return to social activities immediately as there is very little down time with mole removal surgery.

More Detailed Information

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Understanding Mole Removal

Moles are skin growths composed of a cluster of cells that may appear skin-colored, tan, or dark brown depending on the concentration of pigment (melanin).

They can develop anywhere on the body including the face, neck, chest, shoulders, back, arms, and legs.

A benign mole typically has a symmetrical shape, smooth borders, and a uniform color. Most benign moles are also smaller than the end of a pencil eraser.

Many individuals have multiple moles, and while they are generally harmless, some may become cosmetically bothersome, particularly when located on visible areas such as the face or neck.

When Should a Mole Be Checked?

Moles can appear at any age — from childhood through adulthood — and typically grow very slowly.

If a mole changes significantly in color, size, shape, or sensation over a relatively short period of time, it should be evaluated by a qualified physician.

During your consultation, Dr. Kristina Zakhary will carefully examine the mole and determine whether removal is appropriate.

If the mole appears benign, it can often be removed comfortably in the office under local anesthesia using precise surgical techniques designed to minimize scarring.

Scar Treatment

Scar Revision in Calgary

Dr. Kristina Zakhary, Facial Cosmetic Surgeon, Facelift and Rhinoplasty specialist practicing in Calgary, Alberta, performs scar revision surgery in her Calgary office to improve the appearance of certain scars.

Scar revision surgery cannot eliminate or completely remove a scar. However, surgical and non-surgical techniques can improve the appearance of a scar by reducing its size, narrowing a wide scar, decreasing thickness, or raising an indented or depressed scar.

In many cases, scar revision surgery improves the appearance of a scar by replacing it with another less noticeable scar that blends more naturally with the surrounding skin.

Treatment Options

Dr. Zakhary can perform scar revision surgery comfortably in her Calgary office under local anesthesia. In some cases the scar can be surgically removed and replaced with a finer, less visible scar.

Non-surgical methods may also be used depending on the type of scar, including dermal fillers (such as Restylane or Perlane), non-ablative laser resurfacing treatments (such as Fraxel laser treatments or vein laser treatments), or injections of medications designed to reduce the thickness of a raised scar.

During your consultation, Dr. Zakhary will evaluate your scar and guide you toward the treatment plan that best addresses your individual needs and aesthetic goals.

Acne and acne scar treatments require patience, expertise, precision and skill. Dr. Kristina Zakhary is an Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgeon and Facial Cosmetic Surgeon with extensive experience in the treatment of acne and acne scars in Calgary, Alberta.