Cosmetic Lesion Excision
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What is Cosmetic Lesion Excision?
Benign skin lesions such as moles, cysts, lipomas, skin tags, and other growths are common and may become bothersome because of their appearance, location, or irritation from clothing or daily activities.
Cosmetic lesion excision removes these lesions while carefully planning the repair to achieve the best possible cosmetic result. Every procedure is tailored to the size, location, and type of lesion, with the goal of minimizing scarring while preserving the natural appearance of the surrounding skin.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
You may be a good candidate for cosmetic lesion excision if you:
- Have a benign skin lesion that bothers you cosmetically
- Experience irritation from clothing, shaving, or jewelry
- Would like a more permanent solution than repeated treatments
- Are in good overall health
- Have realistic expectations regarding scar healing
Every patient heals differently. Although every excision results in a scar, careful surgical planning and meticulous closure techniques are used to help achieve the most favorable cosmetic outcome.
What to Expect
During your private consultation, your doctor will:
During your visit, your surgeon will:
- Examine the lesion and surrounding skin
- Discuss whether surgical removal is the best treatment option
- Review your medical history and medications
- Explain the expected scar location and healing process
- Discuss the benefits, limitations, risks, and recovery
If there is any concern regarding the nature of the lesion, your surgeon may recommend that the specimen be sent for pathological evaluation after removal.
The Procedure
Most cosmetic lesion excisions are performed in the office using local anesthesia.
After the area is numbed, the lesion is carefully removed, and the incision is meticulously repaired to optimize healing and minimize the appearance of the scar. Depending on the type of lesion, dissolvable or removable sutures may be used.
Most procedures take 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the size, location, and number of lesions being treated.
Patients return home immediately following the procedure.
Recovery after Cosmetic Lesion Excision
Recovery after cosmetic lesion excision is typically straightforward.
You can expect:
- Mild soreness or tenderness around the incision
- Temporary swelling or bruising
- A small scar that gradually matures over several months
- Return to most normal daily activities within one to two days
Sutures, if present, are typically removed within 1 to 2 weeks, depending on the location of the incision.
Protecting the scar from sun exposure and following your postoperative instructions are important steps in achieving the best possible cosmetic result.
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