As we age, strange and often aesthetically displeasing things can appear on our bodies. Liver spots, spider veins, and benign growths are all fairly common occurrences later in life. However, benign growths can be especially scary, as they can initially appear to be skin cancer. If you reside in the Arlington Heights or Naperville areas and would like to have a benign growth examined, our doctors invite you to visit Schaumburg Dermatology for a consultation.
The Consultation
It is not your job as the patient to determine whether your growth is benign or which procedure you might need, so we perform a comprehensive evaluation to provide a proper solution for your specific case. General questions and discussions during your consultation may include:
- Use of current medications, vitamins, supplements, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs
- Prior surgeries, medical conditions, and allergies
- The likely outcomes of your treatment and risks or complications
The Treatment
The most common method of benign growth removal is known as excision. Excision is a simple surgical procedure that removes the growth from the skin. Closing that same lesion is generally done in conjunction with the excision. Depending on how deep the growth is, excision could be a relatively quick process with very little downtime. If the benign growth transcends deeper skin layers, a local skin graft may be required to reconstruct the wound site.
Schedule a Consultation with Schaumburg Dermatology
If you need a benign growth removed, call us at (847) 534-5507 to schedule a consultation with our doctors. We will examine your growth and your entire body to determine the overall health of your skin. You must be fully educated about the treatment you are considering, so our medical providers will go over them in detail and welcome any questions. Benign growth removal pricing will be determined during the consultation, as it varies based on growth location, size, and a host of other factors specific to each patient.