Expert Removal of Keloids, Cysts, and Lipomas on the Body at Minnerva Clinic

Various benign (non-cancerous) skin growths can appear on the body, each with unique characteristics:

Keloid Scars:

These are raised, overgrown scars that extend beyond the boundaries of an original skin injury. They can be itchy, tender, and cosmetically disfiguring, often appearing on the chest, shoulders, back, and earlobes.
Our Approach: Treatment is aimed at flattening and reducing the keloid. Options include intralesional steroid injections, cryotherapy, surgical excision (often combined with other therapies to reduce recurrence), silicone sheeting, or laser therapy.

Cysts (e.g., Epidermoid Cysts, Pilar Cysts):

These are closed sacs beneath the skin filled with keratin or other material. They can appear anywhere on the body and may become inflamed, infected, or rupture.
Our Approach: Often involves surgical excision to remove the entire cyst sac to prevent recurrence. Infected cysts may first require incision, drainage, and antibiotics.

Lipomas:

Soft, benign fatty tumors that grow slowly under the skin. They can occur on the torso, neck, shoulders, back, arms, or thighs and can be removed if they are large, growing, cause discomfort, or are cosmetically bothersome.
Our Approach: Typically removed via surgical excision through an incision made over or near the lipoma.

How Our Body Lesion Removal Procedures Work:

The specific technique is tailored to the type, size, and location of the lesion:

• Accurate Diagnosis: Our specialists first accurately diagnose the lesion to ensure the most appropriate treatment method is chosen.
• Safe & Precise Removal: Under sterile conditions and usually with local anesthesia, options include Surgical Excision, Intralesional Injections, Cryotherapy, or Laser Therapy.
• Optimal Healing & Cosmetic Outcome: Care is taken to make incisions along natural skin lines and use meticulous suturing techniques to minimize scarring. Excised tissue may be sent for laboratory analysis (histopathology) if needed.

These procedures aim to:

• Completely remove or significantly reduce the problematic body lesion.
• Provide relief from any associated discomfort, itching, or irritation.
• Improve the cosmetic appearance of the skin on the body.
• Offer a definitive diagnosis when necessary.

If you have a keloid scar, a cyst, or a lipoma on your body that is causing you cosmetic concern, physical discomfort, or worry, professional evaluation and potential removal are often recommended. This approach might be suitable for you if:

• →You have a raised, itchy, or growing keloid scar you wish to flatten.
• →You have a cyst that is enlarging, painful, repeatedly inflamed, or is in an aesthetically sensitive area.
• →You have a soft, fatty lump (lipoma) on your torso, back, limbs, or neck that is growing, causing discomfort, or is cosmetically unappealing.
• →You desire a safe, effective, and aesthetically considerate removal of any benign skin lesion on your body.
• →You want the reassurance of a professional diagnosis and, if necessary, laboratory examination.

Attempting to remove these types of lesions at home can lead to infection, incomplete removal, significant scarring, or misdiagnosis. A consultation at Minnerva Clinic is essential. Our specialists will examine your body lesion, discuss your concerns, and advise on the most appropriate removal method.

• ✔️Experienced Dermatologists & Surgeons for Body Lesions: Our team is skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of skin lesions, understanding the unique healing characteristics of different body sites.
• ✔️Comprehensive Keloid Management Strategies: We offer multi-modal approaches for treating challenging keloids on the body, aiming to reduce size, alleviate symptoms, and minimize recurrence.
• ✔️Precise Surgical Excision for Cysts & Lipomas: We focus on complete removal to prevent recurrence, with careful attention to minimizing scarring.
• ✔️Emphasis on Aseptic Techniques & Patient Safety: All procedures are performed in a sterile clinical environment to ensure safety and minimize infection risk.
• ✔️Personalized Treatment Plans for Body Lesions: The removal method is chosen based on the lesion type, size, location, and your individual needs.
• ✔️Clear Communication and Aftercare Guidance: We provide thorough explanations and specific aftercare instructions tailored to the treated body area to promote optimal healing.