Cancerous Lesion Removal
What is a Lesion?
Skin cancers are one type of lesion we can remove for you, sometimes even while cooridinating with your dematologist. Aging, genetics, sun exposure, and other types of environmental elements all play a role in the development of these lesions. Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCCA) is the most common, making up about 75% of skin cancers, while Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCCA) comprises 20%, and Melanoma about 5% of skin malignancies. Although no surgery is without scars, we will make every effort to treat your skin cancer without dramatically changing your appearance.
Congenital Nevi
Children can be born with pigmented moles called Congenital Nevi. Small congenital nevi are seen in 1 in 100 births whereas giant nevi occur much more infrequently- 1 in 20,000 births. The goal of giant nevi removal is to eliminate these pigmented moles while minimizing scarring which make take more than one surgery, or staged excision. Not all moles or lesions are cancerous and most don’t need treatment. If it happens that you would like these to be removed due to personal reasons, we can also talk about options for this in your consultation.
Reconstructive Skin Lesions: Benign and Cancerous
There are many reasons you may choose to have skin lesions removed. You may have a skin lesion that is too big, bothersome, or uncomfortable. Or you may have a lesion removed because it could be cancerous or precancerous. In the case of skin cancer, you may be referred to us by a Dermatologist or your Primary care physician. It could also be as simple as just not liking the appearance of the lesion. We use many techniques, some simple – some complex, to have both a cosmetically pleasing outcome along with the most functional.