Dermatologists are the primary medical professionals who remove skin lumps. They perform various procedures to remove benign skin growths, using techniques that depend on the lump's location, size, and type. The process often involves numbing the area before removal.
Types of Professionals and Procedures
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Dermatologists: These specialists are skin doctors and are equipped to diagnose and remove a wide variety of skin lumps, including moles, cysts, and lipomas. They utilize techniques like surgical excision (cutting out the lump) and sometimes liposuction (for lipomas). [Dermatologists perform several different procedures to remove benign skin growths in their offices or in outpatient settings.]
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Other Medical Professionals: While dermatologists are the most common, other medical professionals might remove skin lesions depending on the situation. The decision of who performs the removal depends largely on the type of growth and its potential severity.
What to Expect
Removal of skin lesions often involves a minor operation performed under local anesthetic. [Removing these lesions involves a small minor operation performed under local anaesthetic (a numbing agent) whilst you remain awake.] It's crucial to consult a medical professional for any unexplained lumps or bumps on your skin. [But see a GP if you have an unexplained lump.] Self-treating or using unproven products can be dangerous and lead to complications. [Removing moles and other growths on our skin isn't a DIY project, and can be dangerous to try. There are no FDA-approved drugs for treating...]
Importance of Professional Removal
Never attempt to remove skin lumps at home. Professional removal ensures proper diagnosis and minimizes the risk of infection and scarring. A dermatologist can accurately determine if a lump is benign or cancerous. [Most skin lesions are not harmful but occasionally moles can be cancerous. They may need to be removed to determine whether they are cancerous...] Surgical removal is the only reliable method for complete removal of skin lesions. [Surgery is the only reliable way to remove skin lesions.]
