Minor dermatological surgery removes skin lesions on the face or body, whether malignant (carcinomas) or benign (cysts, nevi, lipomas, etc.).
Clinique du Lac's aesthetic surgeons perform dermatological surgery or skin surgery under local anesthetic in an outpatient operating room. To remove a mole or cyst, make an appointment for a consultation.
Personalized assessment
To determine the most appropriate treatment, an initial consultation is recommended.
The aim is to analyze your needs and draw up a customized treatment plan.
The various lesions concerned by minor dermatological surgery
There are two types of skin lesions: cancerous lesions (carcinomas) and benign lesions such as cutaneous cysts, nevi, lipomas, etc. These skin lesions may require surgical removal, also known as excision, in the event of aesthetic or functional discomfort, as a preventive measure or if malignancy is suspected.
Carcinoma is a skin cancer whose treatment is the responsibility of the surgical dermatologist. There are different types: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma...
A mole or nevus is a pigmented tumor whose removal should be considered if it presents a risk of cancer, if its appearance bothers you or if it is located on a rubbing area.
A skin cyst or nodule is a membrane-enclosed pocket under the skin, made up of air, liquid, sebum or cells. A cyst can sometimes be painful, unsightly or misplaced, requiring surgical removal.
A lipoma is a benign tumor made up of fat, generally insensitive, but which can cause aesthetic discomfort.
How does dermatological surgery work?
The cosmetic surgeon will meet with you in consultation to explain the steps involved in the removal and the expected result, particularly in terms of scarring. He will ask you about any medications you may be taking, to rule out any risks associated with local anesthesia and scarring. Anti-inflammatory drugs and aspirin are not recommended.
Minor dermatological surgery is performed on an outpatient basis, under local anaesthetic, possibly supplemented by sedation. The surgeon disinfects the area and makes a transverse or circular incision, depending on the type of lesion. If necessary, very fine sutures are used, either on the surface or deep down. The removed element is examined by an anatomopathology laboratory, which will confirm total removal and the benign or malignant nature of the lesion.
The procedure lasts between 30 minutes and 1 hour, and you can return to work the same day. Post-operative care is straightforward, usually involving the application of ice to the area to reduce swelling, and nursing care for dressings or thread removal.
It's important not to expose the scar to the sun for a year after dermatological surgery, and to protect it with sunscreen.
Contact the Clinique du Lac surgical team if you have a skin lesion or tumor that you would like to have removed.
