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EXCISION

PREPARING FOR AN EXCISION

Excision is a procedure that is used to remove growths such as moles, lesions, cysts, mass and tumors from the skin. Excision can be done locally depending on 

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STEPS TO BOOKING:

  1. Obtain a referral form from your physician

  2. Book an appointment with our office

  3. If you are using insurance (Present insurance card)

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MEET THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST

  • Consultation booking

  • Laboratory and Imaging test completed

  • Preoperative questionnaire

   

THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE:

  • Fast 12 hours prior to surgery

  • Remember to leave all valuables at home (jewelry, money etc.)

  • Refrain from smoking and use of alcoholic beverages

  • Shower the morning of the procedure​

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SURGERY TIMELINE:

  • Patient assessment about 45 minutes after check in

  • Anesthesia takes about 15 minutes. 

  • Surgery takes about 20-45 minutes (depending the severity of excision) 

  • Recovery requires 45 minutes to 1 hour

  • Upon clearance by the doctor the patient is released

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RESULTS TIMELINE:

  • Specimen taken to the laboratory by the patient (If necessary)

  • Post operative guidelines given

  • Follow-up care

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I'm ready to begin...

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BENEFITS: 

  • Removal and diagnosis of the mass/cyst/tumor, etc...

  • Minimization of symptoms 

  • Correction of cosmetic defect 

  • Relief or symptoms 

POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS & RISK:

  • Pain swelling, weakness or permanent scarring where the tissue is cut 

  • Short or long term numbness at the excision site

  • Difficultly healing (minor wound infection)

  • Need for repeat surgery 

  • Recurrence of mass/cyst/tumor requiring further surgery 

  • Cosmetic defects

  • Bleeding 

  • Although the risks and complications may occur only very rarely they do sometimes occur and cannot be predicted or prevented by the physician

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POSTOPERATIVE CARE GUIDELINES:

 

Wound care

  • Do not remove Bandage/device until you have seen the doctor 

  • Do get Bandage/device wet 

  • Do not bathe/shower until you have seen the doctor 

       

Activity​​

  • Rest quietly for the remainder of the day

  • No heavy lifting (over 10 lbs) or strenuous activity for 3 weeks

  • If you were given sedation or pain medication: do not drive, operate heavy equipment/machinery, or make any important decisions for 24 hours

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Diet ​

  • You can eat your normal diet. If your stomach is upset, try bland, low-fat foods like plain rice, toast and  yogurt

  • Drink plenty of fluids (unless your doctor tells you not to)

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When to contact Us 

  • Your stitches open up

  • You have bleeding that does not stop

  • Your temperature exceeds 102.0

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