Dr Chung King Lueh's MSc Aesthetic Medicine & MSc Dermatology Course Overview & Case Studies
In Hong Kong, an increasing number of people are opting for mole removal surgery—not just for aesthetic reasons, but also due to psychological needs. Moles, especially those in prominent facial areas, can have a profound impact on a person’s self-confidence, emotional stability, and social behavior.
Many patients report that the biggest change after mole removal isn’t their appearance, but their improved self-image:
Facial moles are often seen as “flaws,” especially in professional or social settings, potentially drawing unwanted attention or misunderstanding.
After removal, patients are more willing to take photos, attend social gatherings, and even perform more confidently in job interviews.
For young people, mole removal helps foster a positive self-identity and reduces feelings of inferiority related to appearance.
Moles located in certain areas (e.g., eyelids, nostrils, corners of the mouth) can easily cause discomfort or misinterpretation from others, leading to prolonged psychological stress:
Worry about being mistaken for having a skin disease or poor hygiene
Fear of mole deterioration or transformation into skin cancer
Constant questioning like “Have you seen a doctor about that mole?” can cause emotional strain
These anxieties may affect sleep, emotional stability, and even lead to social withdrawal.
After mole removal, patients often experience positive shifts in their social interactions:
More willing to engage in face-to-face conversations without feeling the need to hide their face
Greater confidence in romantic relationships, no longer fearing appearance as a barrier
Certain professions (e.g., models, flight attendants, lawyers, bank front-line staff) place high value on neat appearance—mole removal can enhance professional image. For job seekers, a clean look can also improve chances of landing such roles.
Although mole removal is minimally invasive, its psychological benefits are significant. Doctors should consider patients’ psychological motivations and expectations during evaluation, and offer appropriate emotional support and post-surgery counseling.
在香港,越來越多人選擇進行脫墨手術,不僅是為了外貌美觀,更是出於心理層面的需求。墨痣,尤其是位於面部明顯位置的痣,對個人的自信心、情緒穩定與社交行為有深遠影響。
許多患者表示,脫墨後最大的改變不是外貌,而是自我形象的提升:
1. 面部痣常被視為「缺陷」,尤其在職場或社交場合中,可能引起他人注意或誤解。
2. 脫墨後,患者更願意拍照、參加聚會,甚至在工作面試中表現更自信。
3. 對於年輕人而言,脫墨有助於建立正面的自我認同,減少因外貌而產生的自卑感。
某些墨痣的位置(如眼瞼、鼻翼、嘴角)容易引起他人誤會或不適感,導致患者長期處於心理壓力之下:
1. 擔心被誤認為皮膚病或不潔
2. 害怕痣惡化或變成皮膚癌
3. 長期被詢問「你這粒痣有冇睇過醫生?」造成情緒困擾
這些焦慮可能影響睡眠、情緒穩定,甚至導致社交迴避。
脫墨後,患者的社交行為往往出現正向轉變:
1. 更願意與人面對面交流,不再刻意遮掩臉部
2. 在戀愛關係中更有信心,不再擔心外貌成為障礙
3. 某些職業(如模特兒、空姐、律師、銀行前線)更重視外貌整潔,脫墨有助於提升職業形象。對求職者而言,整潔的外貌也可幫助更容易尋找此等工作
脫墨手術雖屬微創,但其心理效益不容忽視。醫生在評估病人時,應考慮其心理動機與期望,並提供適當的心理支持與術後輔導。