At Sf-cliniken, birthmark removal is performed by a specialist in general surgery, plastic surgery, or vascular surgery. Birthmarks in the eye and facial areas are typically removed by a plastic surgeon.
If a birthmark changes in size, shape, or color, or starts to bleed, you should book an appointment with a doctor. A malignant birthmark usually looks different from normal, harmless birthmarks.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. Once the area is numbed, the doctor surgically removes the lesion and closes the wound with either removable or absorbable stitches. Finally, a dressing is applied to the wound. You can go home afterward if you feel well.
The time required for removing a skin lesion depends on the number and size of the lesions, but the procedure typically takes about 15–60 minutes.
The procedure does not require any special preparation. Skin lesions are removed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia. If you are taking blood-thinning medication, you must inform the medical staff in advance.
A lipoma, or subcutaneous lump, can have several causes but is most often a benign condition. However, the nature and origin of the lipoma should be evaluated by a doctor, especially if the lipoma has grown rapidly, is larger than 5 cm in diameter, or if the skin above it has become red.
Lipoma removal is performed as a day surgery under local anesthesia. Recovery time and the duration of the procedure depend on the size of the lipoma.
You can easily book an appointment through our online booking system or by calling our customer service.