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After the area is fully numbed, the surgical excision or shave removal is felt only as mild pressure.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Anesthesia method:</strong> Surgeons use lidocaine injections, often combined with topical numbing creams for comfort.</li> <li><strong>Procedure sensation:</strong> You will feel movements and pressure but no sharp or cutting pain.</li> <li><strong>Post-operative recovery:</strong> Mild soreness or itching at the site usually lasts 1 to 3 days.</li> <li><strong>Pain management:</strong> Standard over-the-counter relievers like Tylenol are sufficient to manage any healing discomfort.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> While many think only specialized plastic surgeons handle these cases, dermatology experts in Turkey like Dr. Ezgi Ozkur bring specific dermoscopy expertise. This ensures not just a painless experience, but high precision in identifying which atypical borders require deeper excision versus a simple shave.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients describe the initial numbing injection as feeling like a quick bee sting. Most report that using a bit of ointment helps significantly with the itching that occurs while the site scabs over.</p>"},{"q":"Will there be a scar?","a":"<p>Atypical mole removal in Turkey results in a permanent scar because the procedure must reach the dermis to ensure clean margins. While excision biopsy leaves a thin linear scar, shave removal for less suspicious lesions creates a flatter, less noticeable mark that typically fades within 12 months.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Healing timeline:</strong> Scars remain pink or itchy for 4–8 weeks before flattening and fading significantly.</li> <li><strong>Surgical technique:</strong> Doctors like Burak Özkan specialize in microsurgery to ensure precise, fine-line wound closure.</li> <li><strong>Scar maturation:</strong> Most patients see 80% fading after 12 months of consistent post-operative care.</li> <li><strong>Risk factors:</strong> Genetics, skin tension, and sun exposure influence whether scars become raised or hypertrophic.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Turkish oncology centers like Anadolu Medical Center provide a safety advantage by combining aesthetic closure with Johns Hopkins-affiliated pathology. 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Initial wound healing requires 1 to 2 weeks, while sutures are usually removed within 7 to 10 days at clinics like Memorial Şişli Hospital or Anadolu Medical Center.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Surgery duration:</strong> Procedure takes 15 to 45 minutes depending on mole size.</li> <li><strong>Hospital stay:</strong> Performed as an outpatient visit with no overnight stay required.</li> <li><strong>Work return:</strong> Most patients return to light desk work within 1 to 3 days.</li> <li><strong>Activity restrictions:</strong> Avoid heavy lifting, swimming, or intense sweating for 1 to 2 weeks.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> While the surgery is brief, the most critical phase is the 7 to 10 day window before suture removal. Choosing a JCI-accredited center like Anadolu Medical Center ensures access to international standard wound care protocols. Some patients overlook that full scar maturation takes 3 to 12 months. Starting silicone gel treatments early, as recommended by specialists like Dr. Makbule Dundar, significantly improves long-term cosmetic results.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients emphasize that the removal itself is quick, but physical activity must be limited for 2 weeks to prevent stretching the wound. Many suggest purchasing non-stick dressings and antibiotic ointment beforehand to simplify the initial recovery week.</p>"},{"q":"What specialized services do leading clinics offer for international patients?","a":"<p>Leading Turkish clinics provide comprehensive international patient departments that manage medical logistics from initial consultation to pathology follow-up. These centers offer dedicated multilingual coordinators, JCI-accredited safety protocols, and all-inclusive arrangements covering airport transfers, local accommodation, and 24/7 translation support for seamless care.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Travel coordination:</strong> Assist with medical visas, flight bookings, and VIP airport-to-hotel transfers.</li> <li><strong>Language support:</strong> Provide 24/7 on-site interpretation and translation of medical and pathology reports.</li> <li><strong>Logistic bundles:</strong> Packages often include 3–5 hotel nights and local SIM cards.</li> <li><strong>Clinical continuity:</strong> Remote pre-travel reviews and post-operative coordination with your home-country physician.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Anadolu Medical Center stands out by maintaining a formal affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine. This connection allows patients to receive US-level clinical protocols and second opinions while benefiting from Turkish logistical support features like hotel bookings located just 10 minutes from the facility.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients value how clinics handle everything from biopsy to pathology, recommending a 5-7 day stay to combine recovery with a vacation in Istanbul. 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