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My primary dr is going to remove a brown, flat birthmark from my heel.it's smaller than a dime. what exactly is the procedure for removing skin spots?
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See a podiatrist.: A 3mm punch biopsy to the spot will tell if there is any problem with the "birthmark" or not. If it is not a cancerous problem, leave it alone. Completely removing a spot of that size will require stitches and leave a scar that could be a problem to walk on. This is a potential complication.
Answered 10/3/2016
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There are : Different ways to skin a cat. He can excise it with an elliptical excision, perform some type of rotation flap, or perform a shave biiopsy. There are certain principles that are followed when removing lesions. Skin lines and anatomical regions need to be taken into account. Weight bearing regions may want to be off weight bearing following excision.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Under Local: Anesthesia the lesion will be removed and sutured if necessary. The lesion will then be sent to the pathologist.
Answered 8/14/2019
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