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Skin Surgery
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Skin surgery is one of the most common minor surgical procedures worldwide. It involves the removal of moles, cysts, warts, benign lesions, or malignant skin cancers. While many skin growths are harmless, some can cause cosmetic concerns, discomfort, or develop into cancer. Skin surgery ensures accurate diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of complications.
This article explains skin surgery comprehensively — what skin lesions are, symptoms, causes, risks, prevention, diagnosis, surgical procedure, recovery, complications, and long-term outlook.
Overview
Skin lesions are abnormal growths or changes in the skin. They may be:
Benign: moles, cysts, lipomas, warts.
Premalignant: actinic keratosis (sun-damaged patches).
Malignant: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma.
Understanding The Procedure
Symptoms Skin Surgery
- ⦾ Visible lump or growth on skin
- ⦾ Change in size, shape, or color of mole
- ⦾ Itching, bleeding, or ulceration
- ⦾ Pain or tenderness
- ⦾ Non-healing wound
Risks
- ⦾ Infection at surgical site
- ⦾ Bleeding or bruising
- ⦾ Scarring
- ⦾ Recurrence of lesion
- ⦾ Rare nerve injury (if deep excision)
Post-Operative Care
- ⦾ Keep wound clean and dry.
- ⦾ Apply prescribed ointments.
- ⦾ Avoid sun exposure on healing site.
- ⦾ Follow-up for biopsy results.
Long Term Outlook
Skin surgery is highly successful. Benign lesions are cured, and malignant cancers are controlled if detected early. Cosmetic outcomes are excellent with modern techniques.
Skin surgery is a safe and effective procedure for removing abnormal skin growths. It ensures accurate diagnosis, prevents cancer spread, and restores confidence. With proper care and follow-up, patients enjoy excellent outcomes and peace of mind.
