Although there are various skin tumors that are benign (i.e. they do not grow destructively and do not form offshoots), they can become infected, itchy, painful or mechanically disruptive. If this is the case, the only possible treatment is surgical removal.
The operations are performed in our certified operating room under local anesthesia. On the day of the operation, you can eat normally and take your usual medication. Blood thinners (such as Aspirin, Marcoumar or Xarelto) do not have to be discontinued. Before each procedure, your dermatology specialist will inform you about the procedure planned for you and the necessary pre- and post-operative measures. It is important for us to achieve an optimal cosmetic result. Scar care is also very important for this. You will be instructed on this during suture removal.
The most common benign skin tumors include