Outpatient removal
The doctor excises the formation with an ellipse along the skin lines with an indentation corresponding to its type, and sutures the wound with an intradermal suture - the mark eventually turns into a thin light line. Indications for removal: traumatized and growing nevi that have changed color or shape, atheromas (inflamed), keratomas, any formations at the request of the patient. Histology is required and included; in case of unexpected findings (dysplastic nevus, basal cell carcinoma), the surgeon will explain further steps - most often the excision is radical.
Indications
- lipomas, atheromas, fibromas of any location - growth, discomfort, aesthetics;
- skin formations requiring histology (traumatable nevi, keratomas, basal cell carcinomas in agreement with the oncologist);
- formations of the anterior abdominal wall (desmoid, postoperative granulomas);
- formation of the abdominal cavity in combination with the adhesive process.
Why remove with histology
Any removed formation must be examined under a microscope - this is the only way to exclude rare but important findings (liposarcoma in a “lipoma”, basal cell carcinoma in a “mole”) and confirm the completeness of the removal. Surgical excision within healthy tissue with a capsule is the only way to avoid recurrence of atheromas and lipomas. Minor procedures are performed on an outpatient basis in 20–30 minutes with a cosmetic suture; large and deep - with a hospital and anesthesiologist.
