Growths are any skin protrusions not normally found on healthy skin. They can pose an aesthetic problem without health risks. For example, fibromas – mucosal growths, warts, hemangiomas, myomas, xanthelasmas and the like. However, there are also growths that can indicate a serious health problem or even a life-threatening condition. Like moles, skin growths should be checked by a dermatologist once in a while.
As the origin of the growths can vary, they must always be examined first by a dermatologist before they are removed.
He also decides whether to send them for histological examination after removal; every surgically removed growth is sent for examination. The method of removal is chosen by our specialist according to the size and nature of the growth. The larger ones are usually removed surgically, the smaller ones can be got rid of in another way. Most often a laser or electrocautery is used.
The electrocautery procedure is particularly suitable for pedicle growths. For smaller growths it is quick and relatively painless, for larger ones local anaesthesia can be used. The electrocautery has various attachments and uses high-frequency electric current to remove growths, moles or warts all over the body. It can be used instead of a scalpel. If there are more growths on the body, more sessions are needed.
