MINOR SURGERIES

It is generally referred to that class of surgeries that can be performed in our office under local anesthesia, without any need for sedation or general anesthesia. A variety of skin lesions, some of which are presented below are among those that can be treated in our office by a minor surgery. We offer complimentary consultations on these or any other skin condition.

MOLES:

Almost everyone has a few moles or has heard of them. Although the majority of these moles are benign, on rare occasions they can become a health concern. We recommend that if you are concerned about a particular mole or if you have a number of them, you should undergo a general exam by a physician to determine whether they need to be biopsies. However, if a mole is of cosmetic concern to you, because of it's location (i.e., on the face, shaving area, bra line, etc.) it could easily be removed by a minor surgery here at our office or outpatient at Delnor Hospital.

SKIN TAGS:

Refers to an extra piece of skin hanging in some area of the body. It is common on the neck, face, groin and under the arm. These are generally benign and can easily be cauterized (which means that they can be burned without stitching the skin). under local anesthesia at our office, wound care is recommended afterward.

WARTS:

Regardless of their location (hand, feet, genitals) they are an unsightly skin condition that can easily be treated by the use of laser or simple cauterization.

BIRTHMARKS:

Are among the other cosmetic concerns that depending on their location, type, or their size, could possibly be treated by minor surgery or the use of a laser machine.

SCARS:

Whether from a previous surgery or an old trauma, they could be revised using a minor surgical method or by the use of a laser machine to improve it's appearance.

LUMPS, CYSTS, BUMPS:

Of any kind need to be diagnosed by a trained physician to assure that they are not of any significant health risk, otherwise could be removed by a minor surgery.

There are numerous other skin conditions that we may be of assistance to you, that are beyond the scope of this section. We perform biopsies to determine a pathological diagnosis for any concerning skin conditions.