Category: Health and Wellness
i'm going in on the fourth of february to see a dermatologist and having this procedure done. can anyone tell me about their experiences? I'm a chicken when it comes to receiving general anesthesia. lol
If it's not too personal, where is the mole that's being removed?
two or three of them just below my right eye. That seems like a pretty damn sensitive area to be receiving a shot of numbing medicine, and then having a lazar ... Ugh, I'm a nervous wreck.
Oh wow. Yeah, I don't blame you! That would be scary. I had one removed, but it was on my scalp. There wasn't anything wrong with it or anything, thank goodness. The procedure itself didn't really bother me. I don't really mind needles, so I wasn't really affected by that. The only thing that was bothersome, was the smell. While they're removing the moles, you can smell the burning of skin, and . . . well, I'm not trying to sound gross or anything, but it can be unpleasant. LOL.
Aw'w'w'w'w'w'w'w'w'w'w, fuck! This is why I'd like to be unconscious! and thanks for the warning of the scent of burning flesh.
I wonder if they could just give me some laughing gas while this is going on. that would make the entire thing seem much less scary.
Talk to your doctor and also talk to the anesthesiologist before surgery. They should be able to give you something called twilight anesthesia. This is done through an IV, and while your not completely unconscious, you are barely aware of what is going on.
I had one removed from directly below my right eye. It was nothing big at all, and believe me I was scared half to death. But it was nothing, and you can only now barely see where it once was. Don't worry, relax, and I'm sure everything will be fine. *smile* It was my gp who removed it.
Hi there
It's nothing to be worried about. The worst part is getting the local anasthesia injected in. Once you're numb, they clean your skin with an alcohol solution, then put a sheet of thin sticky clear plastic over the area to keep everything clean. They then cut the mole out, but all you feel is a slight pressure. After that, they lazer the area to make sure they got it all, then they stitch you.
You will smell burning flesh, but it will not equate with it being your flesh, as you can't feel it... really you can't. Also, when they stitch you up, you'll feel a lot of tuggine, and you'll here a slight pop as the needle pierces your skin. It's only a small noise though. Then that's you all done. Stitches stay in for 21 days, and you have to keep the wound super clean. Then, when the stitches are removed, you rub it with petrolium jelly every day to reduce scarring. You should massage it to make sure the scar stays mobile. This will feel painful, but it's essential to make sure that you have a functional scar.
Hope this helps
FM
I'm just scared of where the hell they're going to stick the needle to inject the local anesthesia. Aw'w'w'w'w'w'w'w, damn! One mole is just underneath my right eye, and the other one is closer to the corner of it, so I just hope it's one shot, rather than two.
Seriously Joann, ask them if they can give you something to knock you out just for a few minutes so you don't feel the injection. I've been told this can be done by someone who had eye surgery with a local anesthesia. She knew the needle would be going in right under and then another right beside her eye, and they were able to put something in an IV to make her out of it while the injections were done.
I'd rather be out of it for the entire procedure, but I will certainly try. the receptionist with whom I spoke to schedule the appointment, said I would be receiving a new patient form in the mail ten days before I see the dermatologist, but did not say anything about a consultation during which I could discuss my options for anaesthesia. .