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Lumps & Bumps

Lumps and bumps — also referred to as skin lesions and including moles — can develop anywhere on the body. Near the eye, they may cause irritation or impact your vision and appearance. A treatment plan will be determined during a consultation with your doctor.

Skin Lesions

Lumps and bumps — also referred to as skin lesions and including moles — can develop anywhere on the body. Near the eye, they may cause irritation or impact your vision and appearance.

A treatment plan will be determined during a consultation with your doctor. We will discuss the type of lesion you have, its location, thickness, and the condition of the surrounding skin. This information will determine if the lesion is to be removed to improve your vision or for aesthetic concerns.

In many cases, lesions can be removed in a matter of minutes at our office. All removed lesions are then sent to a certified pathologist for evaluation.

Procedure Time 15-20 minutes

Recovery 5-10 days

Follow-up None

What to Expect

Prior to your procedure, a detailed examination will be performed and your doctor will create a plan customized to your needs. Skin lesion and mole removal is a quick, in-office procedure that typically lasts 15-20 minutes.

The area around where your procedure is performed will be numbed so that you don’t experience discomfort. It may take 5-10 days to heal. Following your procedure, oral medications may be taken to reduce any pain or discomfort you experience. For the first ten days after the procedure, you should avoid wearing makeup.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a skin lesion?

Skin lesions may be raised, have a different color or texture than the rest of the skin. They are often harmless, but can be a sign of a more serious condition, such as skin cancer. Your doctor will send a sample for testing to determine if additional treatment is needed.

What causes skin lesions and moles?

Skin lesions can form as the body ages, they may also be caused by exposure to sun, clogged pores, friction against the skin, or more serious conditions like skin cancer.

Many people are born with moles. Most moles are harmless, but if a mole changes shape or size, has an irregular border, or develops where there wasn’t one previously, that may be a sign of a more serious condition. Your doctor will use their expertise to determine if removal is needed.

How are skin lesions and moles treated?

Not all skin lesions and moles need to be treated. However, if your skin lesion affects your vision, or if your doctor is concerned a lesion or mole may be cancerous, they may remove it and send a sample for testing.

Treatment is a fast, in-office procedure taking 15-20 minutes.

Are skin lesions and moles dangerous?

Many skin lesions and moles are harmless. The best way to determine if a skin lesion or mole is a sign of skin cancer is to have a sample tested. Your doctor will send a sample of your skin lesion to the lab for testing to determine if additional testing or treatment is needed.

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