Why should it be done in a clinic?
Piercing is the creation of a through wound that heals from several weeks to several months depending on the area. The main risks are infection, including transmission of hepatitis and HIV from unsterile instruments, metal allergies, keloid scars and cartilage damage with subsequent deformation. The clinic uses a disposable sterile instrument, the skin is treated with an antiseptic, and the doctor evaluates contraindications in advance: clotting disorders, diabetes, a tendency to keloids, inflammation of the skin in the puncture area. After the procedure, specific recommendations are given on processing and timing of the first change of jewelry.
Removal of benign skin lesions
Lipoma (“wen”), atheroma, hygroma and fibroma are benign formations that do not resolve on their own. While they are small, removal takes 20–30 minutes and leaves minimal scarring.
As the formation grows, the operation becomes more complicated: the incision increases, the risk of suppuration and relapse increases if the capsule is not completely removed. Therefore, postponing intervention is inappropriate.
Why is histology important?
An externally benign formation in rare cases turns out to be malignant. Histological examination of the removed material is a mandatory standard that gives an accurate answer about its nature.