Excision in Nashville, TN
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One of the most common melanoma skin cancer solutions is surgical excision. During this procedure, Dr. Vineet Mishra will remove benign moles, cysts, lipoma, melanoma, or malignant growths together with the bordering tissue, which might seem to be healthy. The excised (or removed) skin sample will be given to a pathologist for additional testing to find out whether or not the remaining area is cancer free. In case the tissue turns out to be cancerous, then another procedure would be needed to eliminate all cancer. Restoration Dermatology consults with our Nashville, TN individuals regularly to determine whether surgical excision is the perfect treatment alternative for their condition.
What to Expect from an Excision
The length of your downtime and recovery could vary, depending upon the location and severity of the particular excision, in addition to whether skin grafts were needed to finish your treatment. After your surgery, you may experience a burning feeling or general irritation in the area where the melanoma was removed. For your first couple of days after the procedure, you are advised to use an over-the-counter medicine, such as acetaminophen, to relieve pain. You can also anticipate some scarring that will be red initially but will lighten over time. Various creams or gels may be used to help limit scarring. In order to protect the wound, a bandage should be placed on the treatment area while in the sun.
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Dr. Mishra is truly a life saver! I scheduled an appointment with him initially for a benign issue, but he talked me into coming back for an annual skin check. and had a tiny but aggressive melanoma discovered. Dr. Mishra called me immediately after the pathology report came in and booked me the following morning for an excision. He and his staff have checked on me since my excision, and got the great news my margins are clear. He is very thorough and he and his staff are wonderful. I can’t thank them enough…I’m forever grateful.
Dr. Misha proposed affordable immediate and long term solutions for my specific needs. He contacted me with my pathology report within 2 days! Scheduled excision three days later. If you have a concern, avoid the internet and go see Dr. Mishra!
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Whenever you see a skin lesion that looks abnormal, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. The growth could be cancerous and the earlier it's discovered, the greater your chance for success. An excision could be necessary and could remove all of the cancer before it begins to spread to surrounding body parts and skin. Excision also allows cells to receive further testing, which might confirm whether or not all of the cancer has been eliminated. Make an appointment at Restoration Dermatology as soon as you can to meet with Dr. Mishra who will analyze the expansion, discuss family and medical histories, and present all options, including if surgical excision is the right treatment for you.