Removal of abnormal or unwanted skin growths using the technique best suited to each lesion.
Surgical Removal
Growth and lesion removal covers a range of techniques used to destroy or remove abnormal cells on the skin, chosen based on the specific type, size, and depth of the lesion. This can include freezing, scraping, cutting, or laser-based methods, tailored to get the best result with the least visible impact.
A wide range of benign and abnormal growths, including seborrheic keratoses, warts, and other lesions that a patient wants removed for medical or cosmetic reasons.
The specific method (cryotherapy, curettage, shave removal, or excision) is chosen based on the lesion, and most are completed in a single, quick in-office visit under local anesthesia if needed.
Healing time varies by method, ranging from a few days for surface treatments to a couple of weeks for deeper removals. Your dermatologist will provide method-specific aftercare instructions.
Myth: All skin growths need to be removed. Fact: Most benign growths are optional to remove; the decision is usually about comfort, irritation, or personal preference rather than medical necessity.
If a growth is irritated, changing, or simply bothersome to you, your dermatologist can recommend the best removal method for that specific lesion.