Removal of skin lesions

The removal of skin lesions is a dermatological procedure used to safely and precisely eliminate benign or suspicious skin growths, including warts, moles, papillomas, fibromas, keratomas, cysts, and lipomas.

Before each procedure at Veselības centrs 4 clinics, a doctor performs a dermoscopic examination to determine the nature of the lesion and select the most appropriate treatment method. Depending on the type, size, and location of the lesion, treatment may involve cryosurgery with liquid nitrogen, surgical excision, laser surgery, or electrocoagulation.

Cryosurgery with liquid nitrogen

Warts are benign skin growths caused by a virus.

Treatment involves destroying the wart tissue by freezing it with liquid nitrogen. Several treatment sessions may be required. Before the procedure, dermoscopy is performed to confirm the nature of the lesion.

Surgery

Surgical removal of a skin lesion involves excising the lesion together with the deeper layers of the skin. The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia. The wound is then closed using adhesive skin-closure strips or sutures.

Surgical treatment is used to remove benign skin lesions, such as cysts and lipomas, as well as in cases where a malignant skin lesion is suspected or has been diagnosed. Surgical methods may also be used to treat nail conditions, including nail ablation and resection of the nail root or edge.

Before the procedure, the lesion is assessed using dermoscopy and, where necessary, additional diagnostic methods.

Laser surgery

Compared with conventional surgery, laser treatment may provide a better cosmetic outcome, with a lower risk of scarring, and the procedure is generally faster. It is performed under local anaesthesia.

An accurate diagnosis is essential before a skin lesion can be removed with a laser. Laser treatment is most commonly used to remove moles, papillomas, keratomas, and other benign skin growths.

The erbium laser used to remove benign skin growths is an ablative laser that targets cells in the surface layers of the skin. Its effect is gentler than that of a CO₂ laser, making the procedure more comfortable and causing less thermal damage to the surrounding tissue.

The erbium laser is used to remove moles, papillomas, fibromas, and other benign skin growths, as well as for aesthetic skin procedures. The most suitable type of laser is selected by a doctor following dermoscopy and, where necessary, additional examinations.

Electrocoagulation

During electrocoagulation, an electrical current is used to destroy abnormal tissue or seal blood vessels. This method can be used to remove benign skin lesions, including keratomas, fibromas, and papillomas.

The most appropriate method for removing a skin lesion is determined by a doctor after dermoscopy and any other necessary examinations have been performed.