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We offer a range of safe, effective, plastic surgeon-led techniques for the removal of benign skin lesions, tailored to your specific concerns.

At Dr. Jenny Clinic, we offer a range of minor surgical techniques for the safe and effective removal of benign skin lesions. Each lesion is carefully assessed to determine the most appropriate method of removal, taking into account its type, location, depth and your desired cosmetic outcome.

 

Lesions which grow on, within, or underneath the skin can be safely and effectively treated under local anaesthetic using a variety of precise techniques.

The goal of treatment is to remove the lesion in order to improve the appearance of the area or in order to reduce symptoms such as discomfort, trauma, irritation or inflammation.

These procedures tend to be quick, well-tolerated and safe, with a prompt return to normal activities of daily living.

During your consultation, we will assess your skin lesion and discuss:

  • The best surgical technique for removal
  • Whether your lesion requires histology
  • The likely healing process and scar outcome
  • Any downtime or follow-up appointments needed

Our priority is to remove the lesion safely while achieving the best possible cosmetic result with minimal risk and clear aftercare guidance.

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AT A GLANCE
Treatment time: 15-45 minutes
Pain level: None - fully numbed
Downtime: Minimal to moderate, depending on removal method
Bruising: Minimal risk

This is also known as Full-Thickness or Ellipse Excision.

Best for:

  • Flat moles
  • Deep or pigmented lesions
  • Dermatofibromas
  • Cysts or lipomas
  • Any lesion with a suspicious or changing appearance

This method involves surgically removing the entire lesion along with a small margin of surrounding tissue, ensuring complete removal and reducing the risk of recurrence.

It is often used when lesions are deeper or need to be examined under a microscope (histology).

The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic and usually requires stitches to close the skin. Depending on the site and your healing profile, these may be dissolvable or non-dissolvable. If stitches need to be removed, we will arrange a follow-up at 7-14 days.

You’ll be left with a linear or straight-line scar, and we will guide you through scar care techniques to help the area heal as smoothly as possible.

✔ Pros:

  • Complete lesion removal
  • Low recurrence risk
  • Suitable for deeper or suspicious lesions

✘ Cons:

  • Requires stitches
  • Linear scar formation
  • Slightly longer healing time

This also includes techniques like snip excision & curettage.

Best for:

  • Raised, non-suspicious moles
  • Skin tags
  • Seborrhoeic keratoses
  • Warts or benign bumps

These techniques remove just the protruding or superficial part of the lesion using a blade, snipping tool, or curette. The area is then cauterised to stop bleeding and encourage the skin to heal.

These are quick, low-downtime treatments that leave behind a superficial wound (similar to a deep scratch) which heals naturally without the need for stitches.

The area forms a small scab, which typically falls off in 7-10 days, revealing fresh pink skin that fades over time.

For moles, it’s important to note that deep pigment or hair may not be completely removed, and there may be some minor recurrence such as mild textural change or faint pigmentation down the line.

 

✔ Pros:

  • Minimal downtime
  • No stitches required
  • Flat, shallow scar that’s easier to conceal

✘ Cons:

  • Slightly higher recurrence risk
  • May not remove all pigment or hair in hairy moles
  • Not suitable for suspicious or deep lesions

 

Best for:

  • Diagnostic sampling of skin lesions
  • Small lesions suitable for full removal with minimal scarring

A punch biopsy uses a small, circular blade to remove a core of tissue, either to sample a larger lesion for diagnosis or to fully excise a small lesion. This technique provides a full-thickness cross-section of the skin, which can be sent for pathology analysis.

Punch wounds are typically 3-5mm wide and may be closed with dissolvable or removable stitches to speed up healing. If used diagnostically, further treatment may be needed depending on the results.

✔ Pros:

  • Excellent for diagnosing uncertain lesions
  • Can completely remove very small skin lesions
  • Minimally invasive

✘ Cons:

  • May require further procedures depending on results
  • Occasionally results are inconclusive

FAQs

In the clinic we offer minor surgical procedures for a wide range of benign skin lesions, including:

  • Skin tags (acrochordons)
  • Seborrhoeic keratoses (warty, pigmented lesions)
  • Epidermoid cysts
  • Lipomas (soft, fatty lumps under the skin)
  • Moles (that are non-suspicious and cosmetically bothersome)
  • Dermatofibromas (firm nodules caused by minor skin trauma)
  • Cherry angiomas and Venous lakes (blood-vessel growths)
  • Milia (small, white cysts often seen on the face)
  • Benign viral warts

Certainly! Where non-surgical options are also suitable for your lesion, we will also be discussing these as part of your consultation so that you can be informed of all available options, their pros and cons, before deciding which is best for you.

Some non-surgical options include cryosurgery and electrosurgery.

Minor surgery itself as well as the local anaesthetic we use does not pose a threat to you or your baby, both during and after pregnancy.

However, it is important that you let us know before proceeding so that we can give you the best advice possible.

Often, for non-urgent skin lesions, it may be best to wait until after childbirth so that you don’t have to deal with potential surgical risks such as infection, healing problems or scarring during your pregnancy and post-partum period.

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