General Dermatology/Skin Surgery

Extensive Experience: We bring years of expertise in performing advanced skin lesion surgeries.

Minimally Invasive Techniques: Utilizing precise methods to treat benign (noncancerous) lesions, scars, cysts, moles, and skin spots.

Safety: Procedures are generally well-tolerated with exceedingly rare complications.

Convenient Care: Treatment in a comfortable, private setting that is easily accessible.

Conditions We Treat

Our skin lesion surgeries address various conditions, including:

Benign Lesions: Noncancerous tissue damage caused by disease or injury.

Scars: Effective treatment options, including those from acne.

Cysts: Removal of lumps containing oily substances beneath the skin.

Moles: Removal of small skin growths.

Skin Tags: Removal of soft bumps on eyelids, neck, armpits, and other areas.

Seborrheic Keratosis: Common elevated growths on face, shoulders, chest, or back.

Sebaceous Hyperplasia: Soft, yellow growths typically on the face due to aging.

Actinic Keratosis: Scaly spots resulting from prolonged sun exposure.

What to Expect from Skin Lesion Surgery

Electrodesiccation: Heating and removing unwanted lesions on the skin’s surface, such as seborrheic keratosis and sebaceous hyperplasia. Sometimes followed by curettage.

Curettage: Scraping off softer or distinct lesions like seborrheic keratoses, viral warts, actinic keratoses, and skin tags.

Excision: Precise cutting out of lesions without damaging healthy tissue.

We utilize Pro-Nox, which is an FDA-cleared analgesia that delivers 50% nitrous oxide and 50% oxygen, that safely and effectively eases pain, anxiety, and discomfort associated with minor skin surgery.

Post-Surgery Care

After your procedure:

• Keep the treated area clean by gently washing with mild soap and water.
• Apply Vaseline multiple times daily to any raw areas until fully healed, usually within a week.

Potential Side Effects

While complications are rare, possible risks include:

• Temporary darkening or lightening of treated skin.
• Minor bleeding or infection.
• Occasional scarring.

Contact our clinic immediately if you notice increased pain, swelling, redness, or drainage from the treated area.