Skin Lesion Removal

Skin lesions are removed with or without a tissue margin, using various local plastic surgery techniques.

Skin Lesion Removal

Surgical removal of skin lesions is a safe and precise way to eliminate them. What are the benefits of this procedure?

  • Improved appearance – you can remove lesions that negatively impact your self-esteem.
  • Safety – As part of cancer prevention, you will remove concerning lesions that are cancerous or could become so in the future.
  • Increased comfort – You can remove lesions located in problematic areas, such as near clothing edges, which are easily irritated or snagged.

Skin Lesion Removal – General Information

Skin lesions are excised with a small margin of surrounding tissue to ensure complete removal. This procedure is performed with high precision, leaving the smallest possible scar. The excised tissue is then sent to a laboratory for histopathological examination to verify the nature of the lesion and whether it was fully removed.

You can have the following removed through this procedure:

  • Moles (pigmented nevi)
  • Lipomas
  • Fibromas
  • Sebaceous cysts
  • Hemangiomas
  • Warts

Consultations

During the consultation, the doctor will examine the lesions and assess whether they qualify for removal. The doctor will also conduct a medical interview to rule out any contraindications. They will then provide you with all the necessary information about the procedure.

Be sure to inform the doctor of any medications you regularly use, including over-the-counter ones. If you are allergic to any medications or other substances, it is also worth mentioning. In some cases, your doctor may order specific blood tests.

Before the Procedure

No special preparation is required for the removal of skin lesions. Simply wash the skin with soap and water. If the lesions are on your face, do not wear makeup on the day of the procedure. If they are located in a hairy area, shave around the lesion.

The Procedure

The removal of skin lesions is carried out under local anesthesia, making the procedure painless. Using a thin needle, the doctor injects an anesthetic under the skin. The lesion is then excised with a scalpel, along with an appropriate tissue margin, and the wound is sutured, and a dressing is applied.

The removal of a single lesion takes approximately 30 minutes. The time may be longer if multiple lesions are involved. After the procedure, you will receive detailed instructions on wound care, and you will return home the same day. The excised lesion will be sent for histopathological examination to determine if the tissue was benign. You will receive the result in approximately 3–4 weeks.

After the Procedure

Approximately 7–10 days after the procedure, you will have a follow-up consultation, during which the doctor will remove the stitches and assess the wound-healing process. Once the anesthesia wears off, you may experience slight pulling and itching at the site of the procedure. If necessary, use painkillers prescribed by the doctor.

For a few days after the procedure, avoid getting the wound wet – preferably until it closes. The treated area should not be exposed to sunlight either. Be cautious during physical activity, avoid strenuous effort and stretching the skin around the healing wound.

After the lesion is removed, a red scar remains, which will fade over time. The length of this period depends on your body’s individual healing tendencies. If the fresh scar is exposed to sunlight, apply a high-SPF sunscreen to it for at least a month after the procedure. The doctor will also provide further recommendations to help reduce the scar’s visibility faster.

Contraindications for Skin Lesion Removal

Each case will be assessed individually by the doctor, however, in some situations, skin lesion removal is not recommended. The procedure is contraindicated if:

  • You are pregnant or breastfeeding,
  • You have active cancer,
  • The skin around the lesion is infected,
  • You are taking blood-thinning medications,
  • You have immune system disorders or are on immunosuppressive drugs,
  • The lesion is affected by psoriasis,
  • You have a tendency to develop keloids.


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    Project: RPWM.01.05.02-28-0075/23 "Improving the quality of patients' treatment with the use of medical innovations".

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