Who is this procedure for?
Dermatological surgery is for people with a suspicious, bothersome, or evolving skin lesion.
It is indicated for situations involving atypical nevi, cysts, precancerous lesions, or skin cancers.
Some requests also address a reconstructive need after a previous excision.
The indication is discussed after a thorough clinical evaluation, sometimes supplemented by examinations.
Consultation process
Consultations allow for a detailed analysis of the lesion and its context of appearance.
The discussion covers the envisaged diagnosis, therapeutic options, and technical modalities.
When necessary, a biopsy or pathology report can guide management.
A quote is provided with precise explanations regarding aftercare and follow-up.
The procedure in practice
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, more rarely under general anesthesia, depending on the indication.
It takes place in an appropriate surgical facility, outside the clinic.
The procedure involves a complete excision of the lesion with appropriate safety margins.
Simple or complex skin reconstruction may be associated depending on the tissue loss.
Post-operative care
Aftercare includes local care, monitoring of healing, and sometimes specific dressings.
Pain is generally limited and well-controlled.
Daily activities can be resumed quickly, with some temporary precautions.
Medical follow-up allows for analysis of the result and adjustment of management.
Results and scars
The goal is high-quality scarring, compatible with the skin location.
The final appearance evolves over several weeks, sometimes several months.
Scar discretion depends on individual factors and the closure techniques used.
The objective remains maximum medical safety combined with a coherent aesthetic outcome.
Risks and possible complications
Dermatological surgery carries known risks, present in any surgical procedure.
These may include bleeding, infection, delayed healing, or a visible scar.
Certain locations require increased vigilance.
Clear information is provided with each indication, with appropriate management in case of complications.
Fees and coverage
Coverage depends on the medical or aesthetic nature of the procedure.
Procedures for medical purposes may be eligible for reimbursement, depending on the context.
Procedures for aesthetic purposes have a free pricing, communicated in advance.
A personalized quote is established after consultation and lesion analysis.
The different types of dermatological surgery
- Benign skin lesions : The excision of benign skin lesions aims to remove non-cancerous skin abnormalities.
- Skin cancer surgery : Skin cancer surgery aims to completely and controllably remove a malignant skin lesion.
- Scar and skin sequelae treatment : Scar and skin sequelae treatment aims to improve the texture, suppleness, and visual appearance of marked skin.
- Dermatological reconstructive surgery : Dermatological reconstructive surgery aims to repair a loss of skin substance after a pathology, trauma, or prior surgical procedure.
