Mole removal and analysis
What is it?
A mole is removed (excision) when it is suspicious, changing, irritating (friction, shaving) or for cosmetic reasons. The lesion removed is always sent for analysis.
Who is it for?
Anyone with a mole judged to need removal during a consultation, or who wishes to have one removed because it is bothersome.
How it is done
Consultation, then excision at the practice in a few minutes, closure with fine stitches, and the lesion is sent to the pathology laboratory.
Anaesthesia
Local anaesthesia.
Recovery
Simple dressing, local care for a few days, stitches removed depending on the area. Protect the scar from the sun for several months.
The result
The scar is fine and fades over time. The analysis result is given to the patient.
Risks
Like any procedure, this one carries risks that are rare but real (infection, haematoma, healing problems, asymmetry, reaction to anaesthesia...). They are explained in detail during the consultation, with written information.
Frequently asked questions
Does it leave a scar?
Yes, a small linear scar, which the surgeon places along the skin lines to make it as discreet as possible.
Is it reimbursed?
Removing a suspicious lesion is a medical procedure covered by the national health insurance; additional fees may apply depending on the practitioner.
Is it reimbursed?
Dr Stroumza-Escoffier is contracted with the French national health insurance: medical procedures are reimbursed at the official rates, purely cosmetic procedures are not.
Where does the procedure take place?
At the practice, 11 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris. Most procedures are performed under local anaesthesia and take less than 30 minutes.
I live abroad: how should I organise my trip?
Contact the practice by phone or e-mail. An examination in Paris is required; small lesions can often be removed during the same stay, and the laboratory results are sent to you.
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