There’s a Black Spot on My Lip—Can It Be Removed? Removal of Lip Venous Lake Hemangioma

There’s a black spot on my lip—can it be removed? Removal of lip venous lake hemangioma

Hello!

I’m the director of Seoul Vardi Dental Clinic.

Today, I’ll share information about a venous lake that appears on the lips.

Doctor,

What is this?

A black spot appeared on my lip.

Could you take a look?

A dark red or purple raised lump on the lip

You may worry that it could be skin cancer,

or may be confused whether it is a hemangioma or a mole.

First and foremost, an accurate diagnosis is necessary.

This is something that can be safely treated even at a dental clinic,

so I’d like to explain it to you.

What is a venous lake?

A venous lake is a vascular lesion that mainly occurs on the lips or ears.

It most commonly develops in people in their 50s and older, especially those who have had a lot of sun exposure (ultraviolet rays).

Symptoms and features

Dark red or purple color

Raised, protruding lump-like shape

No pain

Size is about 2–10 mm

Most commonly occurs on the lower lip

With chronic exposure to ultraviolet rays over a long period, the membrane surrounding the venous vessels becomes weakened, causing the blood vessels to excessively dilate, and these then gather together and appear as a lump.

What is this?

Is it a lump?

Can it be removed?

The patient said:

I don’t know when it first appeared.

It seems to have gotten a little bigger recently.

If it can be removed, I’d like to have it removed.

That is what they said.

When something suddenly appears on the body, many people worry that it might be cancer.

However, a venous lake can be distinguished from other lesions with a simple method.

If it is cancer or a mole, pressing on the lesion with a finger does not change the color.

A venous lake (hemangioma) temporarily turns lighter in color as the blood disperses.

Of course, an accurate diagnosis also requires looking at when it appeared,

how it appeared,

as well as the size, color, and shape of the lesion, and how it responds when pressed.

In some cases, a tissue biopsy may also be needed.

In this patient’s case, it was diagnosed as a venous lake.

We decided to help with removal at our clinic.

Since a venous lake is a mass of blood vessels, there are two treatment methods.

1. Laser treatment Selectively absorbed by blood vessels, can be removed with 1–3 treatment sessions, and has the advantage of minimizing scarring.

2. Surgical removal One session is sufficient. The likelihood of recurrence is low.

However, incision and suturing are required, and there may be a minor scar and a recovery period.

Treatment is selectively carried out according to the accurate diagnosis.

Treatment process

1. Anesthesia : Once sufficiently spread, the lesion is removed
2. Confirm hemostasis
3. Suturing

The next day after treatment, the patient came in for disinfection.

Checked the sutured area

Disinfection and ointment application

Recovery was good

About two weeks later, the stitches were removed and the treatment was finished with disinfection.

A venous lake on the lip is not just a cosmetic issue; it is a lesion that requires an accurate diagnosis first.

If something suddenly appears on your lip, and it seems unusual..

If you are feeling that way, I hope you get a safe diagnosis first.

Don’t just search online and keep worrying..

From various oral lesions to simple cavity treatment and implants,

we will provide accurate diagnosis and safe treatment.

Thank you

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There’s a black spot on my lip—can it be removed? Removal of lip venous lake hemangioma

| This post was written directly by Seoul Vardi Dental Clinic for the purpose of providing medical information in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Advertising Act. The information provided is for reference only, and for symptom assessment and accurate management methods, please visit a medical institution and receive guidance from medical professionals. All procedures/surgeries performed at the dental clinic may carry risks depending on the individual (inflammation, bleeding, swelling, etc.). Please make decisions after sufficient consultation with the medical staff in advance. The treatment cases in this post were photographed with the consent of patients who completed treatment at our clinic, and the before-and-after photos were taken under the same conditions. |