10. What are the differences between mole removal at a beauty salon and by a medical professional?
1. 很多小型美容院環境情況低於標準，也沒有適當的消毒儀器／用品。
2. 很多美容院技師並沒有受過專業醫學訓練。
3. 多數專業脫墨醫生會使用激光脫墨。這是較好較先進的儀器。小型美容院可能會使用腐蝕藥水或電灼等比較原始的方法。
4. 專業脫墨醫生通常能夠分辨一般墨痣及惡性皮膚癌。
5. 專業脫墨醫生通常能夠在術前確認該粒墨痣的根的深淺。一粒墨細粒，唔代表佢條根淺。同樣道理，一粒墨淺色都唔代表佢條根淺。如果粒墨條根深，咁激光之後可能需要縫針或其他特殊的處理，以令到術後傷口疤痕盡量減少。
6. 脫墨過程如果有危急情況發生，例如流血，醫生就可以即時處理。
7. 如果脫墨的位置在一些危險的部位，例如眼線，嘴唇等等，醫生有特殊的方法及器械／儀器，以減少脫墨過程帶來的風險。
總結：醫生有無菌設備與緊急應對能力，有些美容院則使用腐蝕藥水等古老手法，不具備風險控制能力。脫墨非兒戲，只能交給醫生。
Hygiene and environment: Many small beauty salons fall below standard hygiene requirements and lack proper sterilization equipment or supplies.
Training and qualifications: Most beauty salon staff have not received formal medical training.
Equipment and technique: Professional doctors usually use advanced laser technology for mole removal, while small salons may rely on outdated methods like corrosive chemicals, electrocautery or even cryotherapy.
Cancer screening ability: Qualified doctors can distinguish between ordinary healthy moles and malignant skin cancers—a critical step before any procedure.
Assessment of mole depth: Professional doctors assess how deep the mole’s root extends before removal. A small or light colour mole does not necessarily mean it has a shallow root. If the root is deep, additional measures like suturing may be needed to minimize scarring.
Handling complications: Should an emergency arise during the procedure (e.g. excessive bleeding), a doctor is trained to respond immediately and appropriately.
Treatment in sensitive areas: For moles located near sensitive areas like the eyelids, lips and genitalia, medical professionals have the proper training, techniques and instruments to minimize risk.
Conclusion: The hygiene, equipment, and diagnostic capability at a salon simply cannot match a licensed medical clinic. A doctor with aesthetic mastery brings you both precision and peace of mind.