Cutaneous tumors are:
These lesions are visible as they develop on the surface of the skin, but they are often overlooked when they appear on the back or the scalp.
Subcutaneous tumors develop from structures located right under the skin, like sweat glands, sebaceous glands, or fat tissue. They form lumps under the skin that can become uncomfortable and unsightly. A precise diagnostic is required to determine whether to remove them or not.
Skin tumors are frequent and often require monitoring by a dermatologist. They can be removed for the following reasons:
Many other types of skin lesions can appear, in which case it is always best to book a simple consultation.
The removal of a skin lesion is most often advised by a dermatologist, but it can also be advised by a surgeon with knowledge in dermatology or requested by the patient for cosmetic reasons.
Like every operation, a consultation is necessary to explain the method and potential risks, even for minor procedures. In this case, the technique consists of cutting the skin to remove the lesion and closing it in accordance with cosmetic surgery rules to obtain satisfying results with as little scarring as possible.
The procedure can be conducted either at the medical office or at the clinic, usually under local anesthesia. It typically lasts under an hour and you can go home after scheduling an appointment for follow-up proceedings.
You will not experience any pain and or have to take any time off of work. The threads will be removed after five to ten days and you will be able to resume all physical activities after two weeks.
The scar will require special care in the beginning and you will have to schedule follow-up appointments two and six months after the procedure. The final results depend on the development of the scar, which is usually barely visible.
Mohs surgery is a technique of removal of cancerous skin lesions that ensures that the entirety of the lesion is fully removed before the skin is closed. It also allows the surgeon to perform the smallest, most precise and efficient excision possible.
This technique consists of removing the lesion piece by piece and immediately analysing each of them with a microscope. This allows the surgeon to know exactly when the healthy tissue is reached and when to stop the excision.
This technique was pioneered by Dr. Frederic Mohs in the 1940s and quickly spread throughout the US, although it was a bit less popular in Switzerland and France. It is especially effective because, if the lesion is not removed entirely, it can resurge relatively quickly while remaining hidden by the skin used to close the opening from the initial removal. This could cause the development of a tumor that would require a more serious and invasive operation.
Mohs surgery is especially effective for cancerous lesions located on the face.
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