Benign Lesion Removal

Have a mole, cyst, wart or skin tag you’d like removed for cosmetic reasons? Clear skin may be simpler than you think. Talk to our board-certified dermatologists to discover your options.

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If a skin irregularity bothers you, you have options! Cosmetic lesion removal is customized to your particular skin, concern, and goals. Treatment options may include simple procedures such as shaving off or removing the lesion through a small incision, cryotherapy, electrocautery, or laser treatments. Our dermatologists will conduct a quick-yet-comprehensive exam to ensure the lesion is benign and determine the best possible procedure. 

Benign lesion removal can have you looking and feeling like your best self in a matter of hours or weeks post-treatment. If you are self-conscious or distracted by a skin lesion, asking some simple questions can make a big difference. 

Benign Lesions include:

  • Moles
  • Cysts
  • Milia
  • Skin Tags
  • Angiomas
  • Sun Spots
  • Sebaceous hyperplasia
  • Seborrheic keratoses
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What to expect

Consultation

Board-certified dermatologist will examine your skin and together you’ll discuss your concerns and treatment goals

Treatments may vary. Treatments are done in-clinic, often the same day as your consultation.

There is no downtime after your appointment. We will send you home with after care instructions.

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Benign Lesion Removal FAQs

What options are available for benign lesion removal?

Numerous options are available, depending on the size and type of lesion. These may include surgical removal, cryotherapy, electrocautery, and laser options.

Have your skin examined by a board-certified dermatologist. Our skin specialists have thousands of hours of medical training and can not only confirm that the lesion is benign, but recommend the best removal option for your unique skin and goals.

A lesion is any area of skin which is abnormal from the skin immediately surrounding it, and includes moles, skin tags, angiomas, freckles, and milia. Benign means the lesion is not cancerous.

Have it examined by a board-certified dermatologist, they have the education, training, and experience to recognize what is benign and what may require further medical inquiry.

REASON TO BOOK WITH A DERMATOLOGIST

While you may have multiple options for benign lesion removal, entrusting your skin – and health – to a board-certified dermatologist gives you access to physicians with expertise in both medical and cosmetic concerns. It’s particularly important that your skin concerns (moles, cysts, skin tags, etc.) are indeed benign before they are removed. Book a consultation with our skin specialists today.

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Dr. Dianne Burrows, board-certified dermatologist near me

Dr. Dianne Burrows, MD, FRCPC

Dr. Dianne Burrows is a board-certified dermatologist and a respected Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Continuously enhancing her expertise in both medical and cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Burrows engages in ongoing education and clinical trial work, reflecting her commitment to lifelong learning in dermatology and helping her patients.
Dr. Burrows founded and currently leads the Interior Dermatology Centre, providing patients with medical and cosmetic care.

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