Excisional Surgery

Excisional surgery in dermatology is a procedure where a surgeon removes a growth, lesion, or an area of skin that may be affected by cancer or other conditions. The surgeon cuts out the unwanted tissue along with a small margin of healthy skin to ensure complete removal. This procedure is often done under local anesthesia, meaning you stay awake but don’t feel any pain in the area being operated on. After removal, the skin is usually stitched up, and the sample is sent for lab analysis to check for any issues. The goal is to ensure both health and cosmetic appearance.