Skin Lesion Treatment

What Is a Skin Lesion Treatment?

Skin lesions develop because of sun exposure, age and other environmental factors. Such lesions include moles, cysts, sun damage, brown spots, and skin cancers.

Skin lesions can be treated with observation, freezing, scraping or full-thickness skin excision. When it comes to skin lesions, choosing the appropriate treatment for excision and reconstruction is essential to achieving the best result.

Get treatment for your skin lesion

You can trust that Cape Fear Valley Health plastic surgeons will listen to your concerns and answer your questions. We’ll evaluate your health needs, cosmetic goals, and skin to determine if skin lesion treatment is right for you.

Our Approach to Skin Lesion Treatments

At Cape Fear Valley Health, our plastic surgeons stay up-to-date on the latest medical advances and innovations. Enjoy first-class care in the comfort of your hometown.

Understanding Your Goals

Our compassionate, warm, and friendly staff will treat you like a friend, not a number. Your Cape Fear Valley Health plastic surgeon will discuss your treatment goals and carefully evaluate your specific areas of concern. Answering your questions and helping you feel informed is what we’re here for.

We Stay Connected

Based on your treatment goals, you might have additional areas of your body where you need skin lesion treatment. We’ll work with your schedule to make sure we find an appointment time that’s convenient for you. 

Your Skin Lesion Treatment Team

You’ll have a team of experts alongside you from the moment you call our office. They include:

• Plastic surgeons
• Licensed Practical Nurses
• Medical staff

What to Expect with Skin Lesion Treatments

Skin lesion treatment takes less than thirty minutes. Your plastic surgeon will numb the area and you won’t need any anesthesia. You’ll be able to go home after the procedure is over.

Sun damaged skin, brown spots, and fine wrinkles can be treated with laser, dermabrasion, peels or skin care systems. In some cases, the skin defect may need to be repaired by stitching the edges together or by bringing nearby tissue in to cover the defect (called a flap). Because there are a variety of skin lesion treatments available, your plastic surgeon will discuss in detail which one is right for you.

Skin Lesion Treatment Consultation

Your Cape Fear Valley Health plastic surgeon will discuss your treatment goals and carefully evaluate your body. Next, they’ll make a recommendation based on your desired results and develop your personalized treatment plan.

Are You a Candidate for Skin Lesion Treatment?

Many skin lesions are non-cancerous and harmless. Patients decided to get them removed because they don’t like how they look.

Skin Lesion Treatment Recovery and Results

After your treatment, you’ll be able to go back to work. You can get back to all your favorite activities and routine immediately. Your skin might be sore, red or drain a little bit of fluid for a few days. 

Skin Lesion Treatment Risks

Like all treatments, skin lesion treatment involves a certain degree of risk. However, when it’s performed by a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon, serious complications are rare. Minimize other complications by following the instructions and advice of your plastic surgeon.

Some risks and complications could include:

• Changes in skin sensation
• Infection
• Poor healing of the incision