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Several moles can be removed in one session when the doctor has assessed each lesion as potentially suitable for CO₂ laser and the total wound area remains manageable. The number alone does not decide the plan. Ten tiny superficial lesions may be easier to care for than two deep raised moles near the mouth, nose or another high-movement area. At STC, we assess each lesion separately before deciding whether to treat them together, select only certain lesions or divide treatmen

If your main concern is pigmentation, STC generally places Pico laser ahead of IPL. This is especially true for diagnosed freckles and defined brown spots, as well as uneven tone driven mainly by excess pigment. Pico uses selected laser wavelengths and picosecond pulses, allowing energy to reach pigment more specifically while limiting the time available for heat to spread into surrounding skin [1][4]. IPL is still useful, but it serves a different purpose. It emits a broad r

For brown post-acne marks, freckles or a clearly defined pigment spot, STC usually starts with Pico lase r assessment. For red acne marks, visible vessels or a vascular component, Dual Yellow is usually the more direct tool. Melasma should not be chosen by colour alone because pigment, inflammation, vessels and triggers can coexist. Pico uses ultrashort pulses to target pigment. Dual Yellow provides 578 nm for vascular targets and 511 nm for superficial pigment [1][2]. A prac

You do not usually need to fast before CO₂ laser mole removal, and you should never stop prescribed medicine on your own. The useful preparation is to keep the area calm and tell us about regular medicines, allergies, keloids, slow healing, pregnancy and any recent change in the lesion. STC needs to see th e lesion clearly. Avoid home acids, picking or self-cautery before assessment, as irritation can obscure the border and diagnosis. What should you avoid beforehand? Do not

If the main problem is lax, less firm skin or a softer jawline, STC starts the conversation with Oligio X. If the concern is acne scarring, enlarged pores or uneven texture, we start with Venus Viva MD. Both use radiofrequency, but they are not direct substitutes. Oligio X is a non-ablative monopolar RF platform. The NanoFractional RF applicator on Venus Viva MD creates fractional treatment zones for resurfacing, so the goal and recovery are different [1][2]. The decision-mak

Not every brown bump is a mole, and not every lesion should be removed with the same device. CO₂ laser is often a practical choice for a confirmed skin tag or raised seborrheic keratosis because it can remove excess tissue precisely. A flat mole or tiny dark spot may call for a pigment laser, shave removal or another approach instead. At STC, we identify the lesion before choosing the machine. Everyday labels such as “mole” and “beauty mark” overlap, while look-alike lesions