Excisions are small surgeries to remove lesions from the body. They are done to remove a problematic lesion – like skin cancer – or to get a biopsy for laboratory diagnosis.
In dermatology, excisions are used to surgically remove unwanted or problematic skin lesions by cutting them out entirely. This procedure is commonly performed to treat suspicious or harmful growths, such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or melanoma. Excision may also be used to remove benign (non-cancerous) lesions for cosmetic reasons or to relieve discomfort. In some cases, excision can be part of the treatment plan for chronic skin conditions like Hidradenitis Suppurativa, where persistent or severely affected areas may need surgical intervention.
If an excision is employed to obtain a sample for lab diagnosis, it is frequently referred to as a biopsy. A biopsy is a method to extract a tissue sample from your body for microscopic examination. This diagnostic test is often used to determine the nature of skin abnormalities such as moles, lesions, rashes, or growths that could be indicative of skin diseases, allergies, infections or cancer. It can also function as a tool to monitor the progress of treatment for specific conditions. Our highly qualified team promptly communicates with patients upon completion of lab diagnosis, minimizing your waiting time.
Types of growths that may require a biopsy for diagnosis include:
Moles
Warts
Cysts
Actinic keratosis
Skin cancers
Skin infections
Skin tags
Bullous pemphigoid
Inflammatory skin conditions such as dermatitis and psoriasis
What to expect
We perform excisions of all kinds at our officed in Avon, Sandusky, Broadview Heights, Medina, Port Clinton, and Strongsville, Ohio. Patients are given local anesthesia to reduce discomfort and are allowed to return home immediately after a bandage is applied.
We recognize the apprehension that any excision might cause, and that's why we strive to create a calm and supportive atmosphere in our offices. Your tissue sample is sent to our pathology lab for microscopic analysis.
Post-procedure self-care after an excision is usually uncomplicated and clear. Your provider DErmatology Partners will supply you with guidelines to adhere to in the days post your treatment. This generally involves changing your dressing, sanitizing the impacted area, and using a topical remedy to accelerate recovery and ward off infection.
EXCISIONS & BIOPSIES CAN HELP WITH THESE CONDITIONS:
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