Lesion Removalin Albany, NY

Before cyst removal, you will generally be numbed using a small injection. This means that the only pain you should feel is the same as receiving a vaccination or other shot.

Maybe, but no matter what method is used there is usually some evidence that there was a lesion there before. You should think of having a lesion removed as a trade-off. For no longer having the spot there is usually a small and, hopefully, inconspicuous mark. A normal-appearing mole (nevus) can be removed by shaving off the surface and cauterizing the base. This technique often heals with minimal scarring. If a mole has any concerning characteristics shaving it off is not recommended. In this case, it should be surgically excised. This usually results in a straight-line scar.

Most lesions that are changing, growing, or irritating in some fashion are covered by insurance.

A board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist can perform a skin lesion removal procedure. For your safety, dont attempt to remove lesions at home.

Usually, the surgical site is dressed in steri-strips and gauze. You may shower that night or the next morning. Heavy activity / strenuous exercise should be avoided for 48 hours. Swimming and hot tubs should be avoided until your sutures come out.

A lesion is generally considered to be an area of the skin that is abnormal, meaning a lesion can be cancerous in nature.

Its always best to err on the side of caution with skin lesions. If you notice any changes or have concerns, check with your doctor.

Typically a consultation is required before any removal is considered. Dr. Kayastha will need to examine you. At that time he will review alternatives for how to best treat your lesion. Most patients will then schedule an appointment to have their procedure done. They may drive themselves to and from their appointment. After the preliminary steps, like signing a surgical consent, are completed, you are ready to finally have your procedure. For this, you will be placed in a comfortable position on an operating chair. You can have a family member present in the operating room if you want. Next, the area will be cleaned with antiseptic soap. After that, a local anesthetic will be injected into the site. Finally, after making sure that you are not going to feel any pain, Dr. Kayastha will perform your surgery.

After cyst removal, the incision should heal within a few weeks. Dr. Kayastha can explain what you should expect before your procedure.

Mole removal with a plastic surgeon should result in virtually invisible scarring.

Lesion removal can be very quick, taking only around 30 minutes. This depends on the size, technique, and anesthetic needs, however.

Not really. Most patients find the pain associated with the local anesthetic injection to the only painful part of the procedure. Dr. Kayastha uses a formulation of local anesthetic that is less acidic and therefore burns less upon injection.

A cyst should be removed if it is causing you pain or continues to grow larger over time.

You don’t have to have a plastic surgeon do this. However, if you have any concern about what your scar might look like then you should consider having a plastic surgeon perform your procedure. Other doctors can get the job done, but they might not have the same level of interest in how your scar is going to turn out as a plastic surgeon will.

Skin lesions can have many different appearances but always look abnormal versus the skin around it.

Any time the skin is cut to perform surgery there must be a scar. The length of your scar will depend on the type of surgery and how extensive it is. Dr. Kayastha is committed to using the shortest scars possible while still achieving the results you want. Dr. Kayastha takes great care to ensure that you will have the best scar possible. Surgery is performed precisely and gently. After surgery multiple techniques including taping, silicone sheeting, scar cream, massage and lasers may be used to optimize the appearance of your scar.

The cost of your lesion removal will depend on your unique circumstances. A consultation is needed to get an accurate cost estimate. See our pricing page for average costs for the procedure you are interested in. We offer financing (kplasticsurgery.com/resources/payment-options/) to help pay for your procedure if needed. Call / contact us to schedule you consultation and to get a cost estimate for your lesion removal.