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Expert Surgical Excisions in Yakima, Washington

Abnormal growths on the skin are not necessarily a cause for concern, but they are always a reason to schedule an appointment and visit your doctor. Whether you’ve discovered a suspicious mole, a cyst, a lipoma, or a potential sign of skin cancer, it’s important to check it as soon as possible.

Our dermatology providers in Yakima, Washington, provide safe and effective surgical excisions to remove these growths and help you on your journey to healthy and beautiful skin.

Comprehensive Skin Exam and Surgical Consultation

A thorough examination is the first step in treating abnormal skin growth. As a patient at Integrative Dermatology, you will be asked to explain your symptoms and talk about any related medical history. Our doctors will examine the problematic area and, if need be, perform a biopsy. All this will help us decide whether or not the excision is necessary.

Surgical excisions are commonly performed for:

If it turns out you need the excision, our team will explain the procedure and answer your questions. We want our patients to feel confident and have a clear understanding of what the procedure entails before we move to the next step.

Quick, Painless, and Convenient Same-Day Surgery

Excision surgery doesn’t require weeks-long preparation, and it usually doesn’t last longer than half an hour. In many cases, it can be performed on the same day as your consultation. The procedure, typically around 30 minutes long, is quick and painless.

At Integrative Dermatology, we use a local anesthetic to numb the area and make sure the procedure is comfortable, even for patients who are more sensitive to pain. You can go home on the same day—as soon as our team removes the growth and completes the post-procedure care.

Post-Procedure Care and Suturing

What happens after the excision? Typically, our dermatology providers give detailed wound care instructions to help patients heal as quickly as possible. Most receive external sutures. Depending on the size and location of the excision, some patients require dissolvable sutures for deeper layers. In either case, we will tell you how to care for your sutures, keep the area clean, and spot any signs of complications.

Follow-up for Suture Removal and Healing

The follow-up appointment is usually 10-14 days after the procedure. This is when we remove the sutures and check the wound. Our team will review your test results and recommend any additional care steps. If you’ve had a skin cancer excision, we will review the results of the biopsy and make sure your skin is healing as expected.

Take Control of Your Skin Health with Integrative Dermatology

If you have an abnormal mole, cyst, or lipoma, or you have a reason to fear skin cancer, don’t wait to make an appointment. After more than four decades in the industry, you can trust our specialists at Integrative Dermatology Washington to provide the expertise and care that your skin deserves.