skin lesions

Skin lesion surgery involves removing the visible lesion along with a small margin of surrounding healthy tissue to ensure complete removal, often performed under local anesthesia.  

Here’s what you can expect: 

• Preparation: The area is cleaned, sterilized, and numbed with a local anesthetic.  

• Procedure: Depending on your lesion’s type and location, the surgeon may use one of several techniques, such as excision, cryosurgery (freezing), laser surgery, or Mohs micrographic surgery for cancerous growths.  

• Closure: Once the lesion is removed, the wound will be closed with sutures or other methods to encourage healing and minimize scarring.  

Our surgeons combine advanced techniques with gentle care, ensuring minimal discomfort and exceptional results. 

• Effective Treatment: Surgical options provide highly reliable removal of both cancerous and non-cancerous lesions. For cancerous cases like basal or squamous cell carcinomas, Mohs surgery offers a 99% cure rate.  

• Minimally Disruptive: Most procedures are completed in under 30 minutes with minimal pain due to local anesthesia.  

• Quick Recovery: Patients usually resume day-to-day activities within a week, with full recovery in just a few weeks. 

Every surgical procedure involves a certain amount of risk and it is important that you understand these risks and the possible complications associated with them. In addition, every procedure has limitations.

An individual’s choice to undergo a surgical procedure is based on the comparison of the risk to the potential benefit. Although the majority of patients do not experience complications, you should discuss them with your plastic surgeon to make sure you understand all possible consequences of surgical revision of scars.

• Sutures are normally removed within 4-14 days after surgery.
• Most patients return to non-strenuous work 7-10 days following surgery.
• Strenuous activities can be resumed approximately 3 weeks after surgery.
• Swelling, bruising, and soreness could take up to several weeks to dissipate.

Over time, patients should avoid direct exposure of their incision to tanning beds or sunlight for one year after surgery. Apply SPF of 45 or higher to the area, or cover it when exposed to the sun.

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Skin lesion surgery is generally quick and efficient. Our surgeons prioritize precision and care, removing the lesion with minimal scarring while addressing health and cosmetic concerns. 

• Recovery is typically swift with clear post-operative instructions to guide you. Sutures are usually removed within 4–14 days, and most patients can return to non-strenuous work within 7–10 days. Strenuous activities should be avoided for approximately 3 weeks. While swelling, bruising, and soreness may persist for several weeks, these will gradually subside over time. To ensure optimal healing, avoid direct sun exposure to the incision site for at least a year and use SPF 45+ or protective clothing. Regular follow-ups will monitor your healing progress and ensure satisfaction with the results. 

Yes, benign skin lesions can be removed for cosmetic reasons. Many people choose to have them removed to enhance their appearance or to avoid discomfort caused by clothing or shaving. Even if these lesions don’t pose health risks, removing them can provide both aesthetic and practical benefits. 

Diagnosis usually includes a physical exam and, if necessary, a biopsy or imaging. 

Benign lesions are non-cancerous and generally harmless, whereas malignant lesions are cancerous and often need prompt medical attention. 

Malignant lesions can spread, so early removal and treatment are crucial for managing potential risks.