Who is this procedure for?
You can consider this procedure if a stable skin lesion is bothering you on a daily basis.
The treatment is for adults, sometimes adolescents, depending on the location and evolution.
Indications include a voluminous lesion, visible, irritated, or subject to repeated trauma.
A change in appearance, color, or texture may warrant specialized evaluation.
Certain medical conditions may lead to postponing or adapting the surgical procedure.
Consultation Process
The first consultation involves a precise interview and a thorough clinical examination.
You will discuss your expectations, your medical history, and the possible options.
A dermatological opinion may be offered in case of diagnostic doubt.
The technical modalities, the expected scar, and the aftercare will be clearly explained.
A personalized quote will be provided after the indication has been confirmed.
Preparation Steps
Preparation depends on the type of lesion and its location.
Additional tests may be requested depending on your medical situation.
An anticoagulant treatment or certain medications may require prior adjustment.
Skin hygiene rules before the procedure will be specified.
The probable outcomes and post-operative constraints will be detailed before any decision is made.
The Procedure in Practice
The procedure takes place in an appropriate surgical setting, outside the clinic.
Local anesthesia is sufficient in most cases.
The duration varies depending on the size and depth of the lesion.
The procedure consists of removing the lesion with an appropriate margin, then carefully closing the skin.
The lesion may be sent for histopathological analysis depending on the indication.
Post-operative Care
The recovery is usually uncomplicated.
Local sensitivity or moderate swelling may appear temporarily.
Local care will be prescribed to promote good healing.
Resumption of daily activities is usually quick, with sometimes a temporary adaptation.
A post-operative follow-up will monitor the evolution and the scar.
Results and Scars
The goal is the complete disappearance of the lesion.
The scar depends on the technique used, the area treated, and your skin quality.
Its appearance will evolve gradually over several months.
Recommendations will promote a discreet scar.
Satisfaction relies on a balance between medical safety and aesthetic result.
Risks and Possible Complications
Any procedure carries rare but possible risks.
These include infection, hematoma, a visible scar, or local recurrence.
Asymmetry or persistent discomfort may exceptionally occur.
Prior explanations allow for an informed decision-making.
Appropriate follow-up helps to limit these situations.
Fees and Coverage
Coverage depends on the medical or aesthetic nature of the excision.
Some lesions may be eligible for partial reimbursement, after specialized evaluation.
Procedures for aesthetic purposes remain at your expense.
Fees vary depending on the complexity, location, and operative modalities.
A detailed quote will be provided before any procedure.
The different types of benign skin lesions
- Mole (nevus) removal : Mole (nevus) removal is considered when a mole is suspicious, has changed in appearance, becomes irritated or is bothered by friction.
- Excision of fatty lipomas (benign fatty tumors) : Lipoma excision corresponds to the surgical removal of a benign fatty mass located under the skin.
- Excision of sebaceous and epidermal cysts : The excision of sebaceous and epidermal cysts corresponds to the complete surgical removal of a benign skin lesion.
- Removal of warts and seborrheic keratoses : The removal of warts and seborrheic keratoses aims to remove benign skin lesions causing aesthetic or functional discomfort.
- Removal of angiomas and hemangiomas : The excision of angiomas and hemangiomas corresponds to the targeted removal of benign vascular lesions visible on the skin or mucous membranes.
