Skin Lesions / Masses / Cysts
Skin Lesion Removal
Skin Lesions / Masses / Cysts Surgery at Surgical Associates of Southern Texas.
Katy, Sugar Land and Greater Houston
A skin lesion is described as any abnormal changes you may notice on your skin. These include rashes, cysts, pus sacs, bumps or swelling, or discoloration. Masses are any large bumps you may notice under the skin, that feel hard. Cysts are small, sac-like pockets filled with tissue, fluid, or even just air.
What Causes Skin Lesion?
Lesions on skin can occur due to the variety of causes. Some of the most common causes of skin lesions are common injuries, infectious diseases or common allergies and even as signs of aging. There are some chronic diseases (like diabetes or autoimmune disorders) that lead to lesion on skin. Signs of skin cancer, especially in the early stages, can be caught as skin lesions.
Why Remove Skin Lesions?
A leading cause of skin lesion excision is to prevent the spread of cancer. There are different types of cancerous skin cells that lesion excision addresses.
What are the Common Risk Factors of Skin Lesions?
Although skin lesions can happen to anyone, studies have shown that there is a high probability of it happening to someone who has any of the following characteristics:
- Fair skin
- Exposure to certain substances
- A history of sunburns
- Exposure to radiation
- Excessive sun exposure
- A weakened immune system
- Sunny or high-altitude climates
- A personal history of skin cancer
- Moles
A family history of skin cancer
What other symptoms might occur with skin lesion?
There are several symptoms of skin lesions that accompany them which can help diagnose the issue. Here are some that doctors look out for:
- Itchiness
- Fever and chills
- Sores that contain pus
- Difficulty breathing
- Redness, warmth or swelling
- Nausea with or without vomiting
- Headache
- Joint pain or stiffness
- Sweating
Why Consulataion is Recommended Prior Lesion on Skin Removal!
There are a number of removal techniques used for lesions, including shaving, excision, and laser. Lesion removal is performed on-site with local anesthesia in our minor procedures room. The method used will be dependent on the size, depth, and location of the lesion. At Surgical Associates of Southern Texas, we have specialist serving Katy, Sugar Land and Greater Houston patients. During your consultation, we will examine your skin condition to determine which process is the best one for you.
Safety and your overall health are most important to us. You should consult with a medical professional before having lesion removal, if a lesion has indicators that it could be cancerous.
How much does skin lesion removal cost?
As we mentioned earlier, there are a number of removal techniques used for lesions, including shaving, excision, and laser. Due to differences in the size and severity of the lesions, the overall price of the procedure can vary from patient to patient.
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Dr. Murtaza Shakir has been ranked as one of the top doctors of General surgery in Houston, as per Houstonia
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Our Surgeon
Board-certified General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Shakir is a board-certified General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist working in Katy and SUGAR LAND. After graduating from Medical School at Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan, he ventured to complete his residency in General Surgery at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He also specializes in providing the most cutting edge and personalized treatment for patients with Breast Cancer.
As a general surgeon he provides expert treatment of common general surgical problems like Gallbladder Surgery and Hernia Repair and complex abdominal wall reconstruction.
Being the only Board Certified Surgical Oncologist outside of the Texas Medical Center, Dr. Shakir specializes in treatment of various Malignancies ranging from Colon, Rectal, Liver and Pancreatic cancer
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Common causes of skin lesions
- Acne
- Freckles
- Moles
- Skin tags
- Boils and carbuncles
- Folliculitis
How can skin lesions be treated?
Skin lesions must first be tested to check for cancerous properties. This can be done through many tests including biopsies. After the possibility of cancer is eliminated the skin lesion can be treated using many procedures including laser surgery or plastic surgery.
Schedule A Consulttaion Today
For more information on our procedures or if you are interested in scheduling an appointment please reach us at our Katy or Sugar Land location, or contact Dr. Shakir, a board-certified General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist, directly. Dr. Sakir can let you know if you are a good candidate for the procedure, and can recommend any additional treatments that can help you reach your goals.
However, mentioned below our Katy, TX clinic address when looking for lesion on skin removal surgery near Katy, Fulshear, Richmond:
410 W Grand Pkwy S,
Suite 4D, Katy, TX 77494.
Patients looking for competent surgeon near me for lesion on skin removal from Sugar Land, TX, Stafford, Fort Bend or Greater Houston area, can visit our below clinic location
17510 W Grand Pkwy S Ste 460
Sugar Land, TX 77479.
Our team of meticulous doctors can help you get rid of any lesions on your skin with our skin lesion treatment options in Houston.
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