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Minor Skin Procedures services offered in Winchester, TN
Even if they don’t severely threaten your health, troublesome skin problems can make you self-conscious and uncomfortable. At Restoration Primary Care PLLC, in Winchester, Tennessee, board-certified family medicine physician Shannon Foster, MD, along with Sean Foster, PA, and their team perform minor skin procedures to investigate worrying growths or remove them. Call the office today to schedule your consultation or book your appointment online.
Which minor skin procedures are available?
You could be tempted to treat painful or embarrassing skin problems by yourself. However, there’s a better, easier solution available. Your primary care provider has the tools and expertise to perform many helpful procedures, including:
Biopsies
Using a carefully selected surgical tool, your provider removes a skin sample and sends it to a lab for analysis. This helps diagnose or treat specific skin conditions like skin tags, irregular growths, actinic keratosis, and skin cancer.
Cryosurgery
Also called cryotherapy, this minimally invasive dermatological procedure treats skin lesions and other skin conditions with liquid nitrogen. The freezing temperatures destroy the lesion, causing it to fall off. This can be ideal if you want to get rid of warts or skin tags on areas of your body that aren’t very hairy.
Sutures
If a cut needs to be closed, sutures hold the edges together and help you heal. To minimize scarring, your provider uses a surgical needle and thread to expertly stitch the area.
If your skin condition requires a specialist, Restoration Primary Care PLLC, will refer you to a dermatologist, taking the guesswork out of your care and giving you greater peace of mind.
What can I expect during minor skin procedures?
To ensure your comfort, your provider numbs the treatment area before the procedure, which could include removing affected skin tissue, repairing injuries, or addressing specific skin problems.
The length of the procedure depends on what’s being done, but most minor surgeries don’t take long. Afterward, you’ll be given instructions on how to care for the area to help it heal properly and minimize discomfort.
What is the healing process like after minor skin procedures?
Recovery time varies, depending on which procedure you need and how complex it is. Typically, you can expect to return to your routine within a few days. Follow your provider’s postoperative instructions closely for faster healing and to reduce the risk of scarring.
Restoration Primary Care PLLC, serves as the first line of defense in protecting your health, and treating your largest organ — your skin — is a key part of that.
To learn more about the minor skin procedures available and schedule your consultation, call the Restoration Primary Care office today or book your visit online.