Enhance your skin’s health and appearance with precise, minimally invasive Dermatologic Procedures tailored to address moles, skin tags, warts, seborrheic keratosis, and actinic keratosis and other benign skin lesions.
Book your appointment to ensure your skin’s health and well-being.
Dr. Spinelli offers effective solutions for removing moles, skin tags, or warts, as well as skin screening exams. She will evaluate your condition, discuss treatment options, review your medical history, and prepare you for post-treatment care before performing the procedure.
Tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Benign Skin Lesion Removal
Dr. Spinelli offers effective solutions for removing moles, skin tags, or warts, as well as skin screening exams. During your 30-minute “First Visit | Moles, Warts, Skin Tag Removal”, she will evaluate your condition, discuss treatment options, review your medical history, and prepare you for post-treatment care before performing the procedure. Book your appointment to ensure your skin’s health and well-being.
Why Choose Dr. Leticia Spinelli?
- Brazilian board-certified Dermatologist: Since 2003, with a large amount of experience in minor surgery dermatological procedures.
- Trusted Techniques: Benefit from reliable, effective, and medical dermatological technique to enhance your skin health and appearance.
- Expert and Personalized Care: Skin examination by a dermatologist and treatments tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Indications:
- Moles
- Skin tags
- Warts
- Seborrheic keratosis
- Actinic keratosis
- Benign skin lesions
Minor Surgery Treatments Options:
Cryotherapy
It uses compressed nitrous oxide (Cryoprobe XP) or liquid nitrogen to freeze and treat skin concerns, including viral warts, moles, skin tags and seborrheic keratosis. Patients may experience temporary discomfort during the freezing process, followed by mild swelling, redness, and blistering in the treated area.
Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book to get these procedures done?
To schedule an appointment, book a 30-minute “Minor Surgery | Benign Skin Lesions Assessment” visit under “Minor Surgery Services.”
How much does the procedure cost?
A minor surgery assessment visit costs $150 if no procedure is performed during the same visit or if you are only seeking a focused skin screening exam. Please note that this visit does not include a full naturopathic skin health consultation.
If a procedure is performed during the minor surgery assessment visit, the cost ranges from $250 to $450, depending on the number of lesions and the size of the treated areas. This fee includes the assessment and a complimentary 15-minute follow-up visit (valued at $85) within two weeks.
Does health insurance cover dermatologic procedures?
Aesthetic/cosmetic procedures aimed at enhancing appearance cannot be claimed as medical expenses or for insurance purposes (e.g., skin tag and mole removals).
Medical/therapeutic procedures are tax-free and can be claimed for insurance purposes and as medical expenses (e.g., viral wart and actinic keratosis treatments).
Is there any downtime after minor skin surgery? What to expect?
After minor surgery, you may experience swelling, blistering, crusting, scabbing, or flaking of the treated area(s), depending on the technique used. Healing time typically ranges from one to three weeks, depending on the size of the lesion and the area of the body.
Despite these possible side effects, you can usually resume normal activities shortly after treatment. Once the skin has healed, it may be pink or sensitive to the sun for two to four weeks or longer in some patients. Avoid sun exposure during this period.
Is anesthesia necessary? Does it hurt?
Small skin lesions can be treated without anesthesia, but local anesthesia may be required to numb the area. You may experience slight burning or stinging during the procedure. A scab may be present after a shave removal, which will disappear during the natural wound-healing process.
What are the post-procedure instructions?
Following post-procedure care instructions after your minor skin surgery is essential to ensure optimal healing and results. These instructions include keeping the treated area clean and dry, avoiding direct sunlight, applying any prescribed ointments, and monitoring for signs of infection. Dr. Spinelli will provide detailed post-care instructions specific to your treatment to help you achieve the best possible outcome.
Does it leave any mark?
Scarring or discoloration may result from any scab formation. Usually, the amount of scarring is minimal, but it depends on the site, lesion size, and type of procedure and varies from person to person. Once the skin has healed, it may be pink or sensitive to the sun for two to four weeks or longer in some patients. Avoid sun exposure during this period.
Can I combine minor skin treatments with other skincare services?
Yes, Dr. Spinelli can create a comprehensive skincare plan that may include minor surgery procedures and other services to optimize your skin health and appearance.
What are the benefits of minor surgery procedures?
Potential benefits of minor surgery procedures may include:
- Removal or improvement of the skin lesion or condition
- Minimal bleeding during the procedure due to cauterization
- Reduced risk of infection compared to traditional excision
- Treatment options for viral warts, molluscum contagiosum, and actinic keratosis
- Enhanced cosmetic appearance of benign skin growths (skin tags, moles, solar lentigos, seborrheic keratosis)
What are some alternative treatments to these dermatologic procedures?
Depending on the type of skin lesion, alternative options to minor surgery procedures include:
- Traditional surgical excision
- Topical treatments
- Observation without intervention
What are some potential risks of minor surgery procedures?
- Discomfort during and after the medical procedure
- Temporary swelling and redness at the treatment site
- Scarring which can be minimized by following all post-treatment instructions carefully
- Keloid formation, especially in individuals with a predisposition, where the treated area may develop an overgrowth of scar tissue
- Skin color changes (pigmentation changes), which can be temporary or permanent
- Local infection, though the risk is generally low
- Allergic reactions to local anesthesia (if used)
- Nerve damage or altered sensation in the treated area, rarely
- Other unforeseen complications
What are the contraindications for electrosurgery procedures?
- Absolute Contraindication: Implanted cardiac defibrillator (ICD) or other implanted metallic or electronic device, as the flow of electrical energy during electrosurgery can interfere with the functioning of these devices.
- Relative Contraindications: Bleeding disorders.
