Multiple benign skin lesions, such as cysts, moles, skin tags, cysts and areas of discolouration may be removed or reduced with minor surgery or laser treatments. All such lesions are always examined carefully to ensure that there is no underlying malignancy (skin cancers, etc).
What are moles, lesions, tags, cysts and blemishes?
A mole is any raised lesion, although many moles will be smooth, but lesions may be smooth or rough! Skin tags are benign growths from the epidermis and dermis. Cysts are fluid-containing lesions with clear or white fluid within them. Blemishes are generally red or brow lesions, sometimes caused by proliferating blood
vessels and at other times by pigment.
Some growths will affect the eye and the white of the eye necessitating reconstruction after removal
"Well, the last time I had a picture taken I could hardly see my eyes because of the weight of heavy eyelid. Then I paid attention to how I was actually using my eyes and I really noticed when I was looking at anything especially the computer I was straining my forehead to see better. Since I have had it done I no longer have to lift the forehead and tilt my head to see. It is amazing! I love..." D. Rock 63 Yrs Old with Fat Droopy Eyes - Salt Lake City, UT
I never had moles or tags and now look at me…
We become like our parents! Over time, we all develop skin lesions. These are especially common on the neck, chest and back, but arms and legs may also be affected. Many of these lesions have romantic names like Campbell de Morgan spots, but look anything but romantic. Some moles will have hair growing from them, whilst others may be smooth. Often, patients will complain that some of these lesions become tender when pressure is applied to them. So back lesions may become tender because of weight being applied when sleeping. At other times, lesions
may rub on clothing (bra straps, etc).
Treatment of multiple moles, lesions and blemishes with the laser beam
Should I have moles or tags removed?
If clinical examination does not show anything suspicious, there is no reason to have any of these lesions removed. If, however, they bother you cosmetically, one can have them removed safely. The choice should always be yours.
Repair of large defects necessitates using a combination of techniques
This was a kissing pigmented nevus which we removed with surgery and laser
How are these moles and lesions treated?
Under local anesthesia, a number of techniques may be used, ranging from the use of lasers to a scalpel to surgical scissors to electro-cautery to radiofrequency. The aim is always to use the modality that gives the best result with the least amount of scarring. Lasers may be used for some pigmented or vascular lesions. Chemical peels may be used for certain pigmented lesions.
This large pigmented cheek lesion was treated with laser
Multiple brown and red spots need multiple laser treatments but give nice results on the neck, chest, face and hands
How will my scars look?
By and large, the scars should look considerably better than the lesions removed. Small areas of pinkness
may persist for a few weeks, however.
Sometimes, removal of cancerous lesions results in the loss of part or the whole of the eyelid. Again, reconstruction can give us nice results
Reconstruction after removal of moles or cancer requires proper planning of the reconstruction. The result can be very satisfying
No reconstruction can be performed without some scars, but with proper plastic surgery techniques, these can be kept to a minimum
"I had a excellent eye lift done by Dr. Patel. He knows what he is doing and is very pleasant. Dr.Patel was easy to get an appointment and he works with you. The office staff was very pleasant and made you feel calm." D. Gull Highly recommended for eye lift surgery - Salt Lake City, UT