Explore treatment options for Congenital Nevi at Liv Hospital. From surgical excision to tissue expansion for CMN, learn about our specialized clinical procedures.
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Common Procedures
The necessity for serial excision arises when a congenital melanocytic nevus is too large to be removed in a single surgical event. In a professional clinical sense, this involves removing a portion of the lesion and allowing the surrounding skin to stretch naturally before the next session. At Liv Hospital, we analyze the skin’s elasticity to ensure that the mechanical axis of the area is preserved. Recognizing the need for this phased Approach is the first step toward a successful long term management plan for patients who want a permanent reduction of the pigmented area without the need for extensive skin grafts.
For patients with a giant Congenital Nevus, tissue expansion offers a high tech clinical alternative that uses the body’s own biological resources.
Identifying these focused markers is a primary goal of our diagnostic team. Specialists at Liv Hospital look for these indicators to provide a procedure that achieves the desired physical integrity while minimizing scarring in the reconstructed area.
In some clinical cases, the removal of Congenital melanocytic naevi requires the use of skin grafts from donor sites on the patient’s body.
In a clinical overview, this method is essential when there is not enough local skin for expansion. Professional observation at our clinic helps patients navigate these technical choices with a clear medical roadmap.
Dermabrasion is a clinical Approach used primarily in the first weeks of life when the pigment is still superficial.
At Liv Hospital, we evaluate these systemic opportunities to create a strategy that restores the patient’s physical appearance with the highest level of anatomical accuracy.
Local flaps involve lifting adjacent healthy skin and rotating or advancing it to cover the defect. Unlike grafts, flaps maintain their own blood supply, resulting in robust healing and better aesthetic outcomes.
Standard flap designs include rotation flaps, transposition flaps, and advancement flaps. These are particularly useful for facial nevi where preserving the contour and color match is critical for aesthetic harmony.
Laser technology is often used as a supportive tool in the management of a Congenital Nevus to lighten the pigment.
Clinicians prioritize this method when the primary goal is visual refinement rather than total physical removal of the tissue.
Similar to dermabrasion, curettage involves the gentle scraping of the nevus during the neonatal period.
Identifying these biological windows of opportunity is a hallmark of the specialized care at Liv Hospital.
Many variants of Congenital Nevi are accompanied by significant hair growth, which can be addressed through specialized techniques.
By identifying the patient’s unique needs, the team at Liv Hospital can provide better guidance on the visual future of the skin.
In specific clinical scenarios, medical grade chemical peels may be used to smooth the texture and blend the color of a small Congenital Nevus.
This high level medical logic ensures that the treatment feels efficient and supports the body’s natural biological healing.
Not every lesion requires immediate surgery; some are managed through high definition digital monitoring.
Our specialists look for every opportunity to enhance the patient’s safety through these consistent monitoring measures.
Identifying the exact procedural path is the first step toward a successful physical recovery. Many symptoms, such as a localized thickening or a change in color, are easily ignored until they impact daily confidence. By seeking a professional clinical overview at Liv Hospital, you ensure that the root cause is addressed with the most appropriate surgical or monitoring method. We encourage you to reach out for a comprehensive evaluation to secure your future independence and physical health.
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Asst. Prof. MD. Aslı Datlı
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Liv Hospital Ulus
Op. MD. Nilüfer Bahadırlı
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir
Assoc. Prof. MD. Mehmet Emre Yeğin
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir
Op. MD. Yasemin Aydınlı
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Liv Hospital Topkapı
Op. MD. Emre Gunenc
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
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Op. MD. Coşkun Erçel
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
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Op. MD. Hande Demir
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Liv Hospital Samsun
Spec. MD. Abdurrahman Akbaş
Medical Aesthetics
Liv Bona Dea Hospital Bakü
MD. CEYRAN MEMMEDOVA
Breast Diseases and Surgery
Op. MD. Yankı Görkem Keskin
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
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A skin graft involves completely detaching skin from one area and moving it to another; it relies on the new bed for blood supply. A flap involves moving skin that remains attached to its original blood supply, leading to more robust healing and better cosmetic results.
The placement surgery is uncomfortable, similar to other surgeries. The weekly injections to fill the expander cause a feeling of pressure and tightness that typically lasts a few hours. Most children tolerate the process surprisingly well.
The expansion process usually takes 3 to 4 months. This includes the surgery to place the device, the weeks of gradual inflation, and the final surgery to remove the device and the nevus.
Lasers can only penetrate the skin’s surface layers. Congenital nevi have cells deep in the fat and fascia. Lasers cannot reach these deep cells without causing massive scarring, and leaving deep cells behind leaves the melanoma risk intact.
Meshing involves cutting small slits in a skin graft so it can stretch to cover a larger area. While functional, this leaves a “waffle” pattern scar. In cosmetic reconstruction for nevi, surgeons try to avoid meshing whenever possible to ensure a smooth appearance.
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