Services
Surgical Dermatology
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Evaluation
Office Visit
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Surgery
Office Visit
03.
Recovery
At Home ~ 2 Weeks
What to Expect
We offer surgical excisions for benign and cancerous growths in the comfort of our office.
If you have a bothersome or cancerous lesion, Dr. Derrington evaluates whether it can be treated surgically. A standard surgical excision takes 30 minutes. First, you are numbed with local anesthetic, then the lesion is excised with a scalpel leaving you with a straight line of sutures. Most sutures are hidden under the skin and dissolve over 2-4 weeks. The excised lesions are sent to the pathology lab for definitive diagnosis. It is advisable to limit strenuous activity for 2 weeks after surgery to allow the wound to heal.
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Find out what personalized care can do for your skin. Schedule your appointment with our expert dermatologist in Charleston, SC, today and take the first step toward healthier, more radiant skin.