Surgical dermatology
Minor skin surgery and lesion removal.
Minor skin surgery may be appropriate for selected moles, cysts, warts, skin tags and other lesions. Assessment first confirms the diagnosis and the safest, most suitable approach.
Specialist consultation
Assessment guides the next step.
Your dermatologist will examine the lesion, review relevant health information and explain whether removal, biopsy, monitoring or another form of treatment is appropriate.
Procedure length varies with the type, number, size and location of the lesions. Reception therefore arranges procedure appointments by phone once the clinical requirements are clear.
What to know
The procedure is planned around the lesion.
Many minor procedures are performed under local anaesthesia. Your dermatologist will explain the proposed procedure, likely scar, aftercare, risks and whether tissue should be sent for laboratory examination.
- Selected moles and lesions
- Cysts
- Skin tags
- Warts
- Diagnostic biopsies
Common questions
Answers to common questions.
Can surgery happen at the first consultation?
Usually a consultation comes first. Procedures require different amounts of time, equipment and support, so reception generally books them separately.
Where are procedures performed?
Most procedures are provided at the main Remuera centre. Reception will confirm the clinic and preparation when booking.
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Appointments and enquiries
Speak with reception about the next step.
Reception will help arrange the appropriate clinic, appointment type and time.