Skin lesions come in many different shapes and sizes and various locations.  Here at our clinic, we are well equipped to rapidly and safely remove most of them.  Although some skin lesions can show dysplastic or cancerous properties, it is useful to know that the vast majority are actually benign and non life-threatening.

A gown will be provided as in all our procedures and you will be positioned according to where the lesion is located.  You will be conscious and awake during the intervention.  The skin is first disinfected with a local antiseptic, and then local anesthesia is infiltrated to numb the area. Like all other procedures where a local anesthetic is injected, a stinging sensation will be felt that lasts only a few seconds.  You will still be able to feel the sensation of touch, but there will be no pain.

The skin lesion is then surgically removed and will be sent for histopathological analysis. Minor bleeding is sometimes controlled using electrocautery. The skin is closed with absorbable sutures and Polysporin ointment applied with the appropriate bandage if necessary.  The procedure can last from only a few minutes to an hour depending on the size and/or a number of lesions to remove.

Once the procedure is over, you will be able to leave the office on your own means. You may wish to be accompanied but this is not usually necessary.  A period of observation is usually not necessary.  Stitches will start to dissolve after 7-10 days and gradually fall out.  You will be able to shower after 24 hours.  Normal activity can usually be resumed after 48 hours unless stated otherwise.  Follow-up appointments are usually not necessary, but if any abnormality is noted within the final result of the pathology report once received (which can take up to a few weeks), you will be contacted.