Skin growths are very common among the population. In young individuals, often benign pigmented or congenital moles are found, while in adults, there are skin growths known as seborrheic keratoses. There are several risk factors for the development of seborrheic keratoses, such as prolonged sun exposure in the past, fair skin, light-colored hair, and more.
When suspecting a seborrheic keratosis, a biopsy should be performed on the growth, which may involve partial or complete removal. The excised growth is always sent for pathological examination, and sometimes, this is the only step in the process. In certain cases, based on the pathological findings, further clarification, wider excision, additional treatment, etc., might be required.
The Department of Plastic Surgery deals with the removal of skin growths using various methods. In most cases, the procedure is done on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia. The growth is excised, and the wound is closed with sutures. The patient receives detailed instructions for postoperative care, wound management, follow-up, pathological analysis review, and scar treatment. An accepted method for removing skin growths in strategic areas of the face is the MOHS technique.