Skin Lesion Removal Wollongong

A skin lesion refers to any abnormal growth or changes on the skin’s surface, including moles, sunspots, cysts, or patches that may look different from surrounding skin. Some lesions are purely cosmetic, while others carry a risk of becoming precancerous or cancerous. Removal may be recommended when:

• A lesion changes in size, shape, or colour
• There is pain, irritation, or repeated bleeding
• The appearance causes ongoing concern
• Doctors suspect cancer or pre-cancerous changes

At BB Clinic, decisions regarding skin lesion removal are made carefully, always balancing medical necessity with the patient’s preferences and well-being.

Anyone with a changing or symptomatic skin lesion could be a candidate for removal. Consider these key groups:

• Changing Lesions: Those noticing changes in size, shape, or colour.
• Symptomatic Lesions: Individuals experiencing pain or irritation.
• GP Referrals: Patients referred after a skin check.
• Family History: Those with a family history of skin cancer.
• High Sun Exposure: Those frequently exposed to the sun or tanning beds.

Each case is reviewed to ensure a personalised approach for skin lesions treatment.

The exact technique depends on the lesion’s type, size, and location. Options include:

• Excision – removing the lesion along with a small margin of surrounding tissue
• Shave removal – trimming raised lesions at the skin level
• Curettage – scraping the growth from the skin’s surface
• Punch biopsy – taking a small circular sample for laboratory analysis

Procedures are performed under sterile conditions, usually with local anaesthesia, and samples are sent for pathology when cancer is suspected.

If testing confirms malignancy, the next steps depend on the type, depth, and stage of the cancer. At BB Clinic, patients benefit from the expertise of Dr Yunaev as a specialist oncoplastic breast and general surgeon, with the ability to manage complex surgical concerns with a focus on both health outcomes and quality of life.

The main benefit of skin lesion removal is clarity and certainty about the nature of the lesion. Removal can confirm whether a lesion is harmless or requires further treatment. Other benefits include relief from discomfort and, in some cases, improved appearance.

Points to consider:

• Small scars may develop, though these often fade with time
• The risk of infection is low and reduced with proper aftercare
• Some lesions can return, though this is uncommon
• Pathology results usually take up to two weeks

Patients are guided with clear explanations and support throughout the process.

Patients trust BB Clinic for skin lesion treatment because we offer:

• Specialist care by Dr Michael Yunaev, FRACS
• Individualised, patient-centred treatment plans
• Evidence-based techniques with pathology confirmation for all excisions
• A supportive environment with clear communication at every stage

If a mole, spot, or patch on your skin is worrying you, getting it checked early can bring peace of mind. Contact BB Clinic today to book a consultation with Dr Yunaev and learn more about gentle, safe, and effective skin lesion removal near Wollongong and across NSW.