Surgical Dermatology
Surgical dermatology refers to the surgical treatment of a variety of benign and malignant skin lesions. Findley Dermatology offers a wide variety of surgical treatment options for your specific skin care needs, from simple office procedures to more complex skin cancer surgery all performed in the comfort of our office.
Whether you have moles or cysts that need to be removed, scars that need attention, or have been recently diagnosed with skin cancer, we use state-of-the-art dermatology procedures for optimal results.
We provide surgical dermatology for the following:
Biopsies (several methods—shave, punch, excisional)
Excisions
Electrodessication and Curettage
Cryosurgery
Mohs Surgery
Complex Reconstruction
Cosmetic (earlobe repair)
Dr. Findley specializes in the treatment of a variety of benign and malignant skin lesions. Some common benign lesions include cysts, lipomas, irritated or atypical moles.
What is Surgical Dermatology?
Surgery is often recommended or required for bothersome or enlarging benign lesions, or malignant lesions that must be removed to ensure proper treatment.
When is Surgery Needed?
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Biopsy or excision is often recommended for benign-appearing lesions that are either changing (enlarging) or symptomatic (irritated with grooming or clothing for example). Despite their benign clinical appearance, it is almost always recommended that these lesions be sent for pathology.
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Mohs surgery refers to the surgeon serving as both the surgeon and pathologist, allowing for real-time examination of 100% of the tumor margins as you wait. Excisional surgery refers to the surgical removal of skin cancer (often followed by closure with stitches) and sending of the specimen removed for pathologic evaluation. The result of an excision is generally available within 2 weeks.
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Dr. Findley must consider several factors, including but not limited to, the anatomic location, histologic factors, size and clinical history of the lesion, and the patient’s overall medical history.