Skin Lesion Removal

Cryotherapy (also known as cryosurgery or cryoablation) is the use of liquid nitrogen, an extremely cold substance, to freeze, destroy, and remove abnormal skin tissue. Your skin cells can’t survive in extremely cold temperatures, so it dies and sheds away.

Surgical excisions are a procedure that removes cells or samples of skin from the surface of the body. During an excision, a scalpel will be used by our medical providers in order to remove a lump or an entire area of abnormal skin and its surrounding tissue. A small portion of normal skin down to or through a fatty layer of skin will also be removed for the sample.

We perform both procedures in a controlled, sterile environment to ensure patient safety and optimal results. Our skilled providers and dermatologists at Dermatology & Skin Health offer comprehensive care to address your concerns and help you achieve the skin you desire.

If you’re unsure which method is right for your situation, our team will guide you through your options during a consultation. We want to make sure you understand all your options and the details about each so that you can pick the best treatment for your skin lesion removal.

At Dermatology & Skin Health, we can remove a variety of skin lesions—benign, precancerous, and cancerous.

Some skin lesions we commonly treat:

• Actinic Keratoses
• Moles, Warts, and Skin Tags
• Molluscum Contagiosum
• Cysts
• Lipomas
• Benign tumors and growths

If you’re unsure whether a lesion requires treatment, we encourage you to schedule a consultation. Together, we’ll develop a care plan tailored to your unique needs.

While many benign skin lesions are harmless, they can still be bothersome enough to consider removal. We may recommend removal for medical or cosmetic reasons.

You might consider benign skin lesion removal if:

• The lesion in painful, irritated, or frequently catches on clothing.
• The lesion causes aesthetic concerns or impacts your confidence.