Skin Lesion Removal
Serving patients in Fairfield County, Westchester County, and New York City
Many patients live with minor skin lesions, cysts, or fatty deposits (lipomas) that, while often benign, cause physical discomfort or aesthetic concern. At Otake MD, we treat "minor" procedures with major precision. Dr. Leo Otake addresses any concerns using meticulous techniques that prioritize the structural integrity of your skin and minimize the risk of noticeable scarring. Whether you have a concerning mole, a recurring cyst, or a visible lipoma, Dr. Otake offers precise, expert care to restore your confidence and peace of mind.
Skin lesion removal is a minor surgical procedure designed to excise abnormal or unwanted growths from the skin or the underlying soft tissue. The overall purpose is to eliminate lesions that may be painful, growing, or cosmetically distracting.
Dr. Otake addresses a wide range of lesions, including epidermoid cysts, lipomas (benign fatty tumors), seborrheic keratoses, and atypical moles. By integrating his academic background in biochemistry, Dr. Otake ensures that the removal process respects the surrounding tissue planes, leading to faster healing and a smoother final result.
On the day of your procedure, your comfort and safety are our primary priorities. Most skin lesion removals are performed right here in our White Plains office using local anesthesia to completely numb the target area. Dr. Otake begins by creating a precise incision tailored to the shape and depth of the lesion.
Using meticulous surgical principles, he carefully separates the growth from the healthy surrounding tissue. If a cyst is being removed, he ensures the entire "sac" is excised to prevent recurrence. Because Dr. Otake is an expert in wound healing, he uses advanced "subcuticular" suturing techniques—often placing stitches beneath the skin—to reduce tension and ensure the most discreet scar possible.
Skin lesion removal is the definitive solution for:
Dr. Otake can remove skin lesions from virtually anywhere on the body, including the face, neck, scalp, torso, and extremities. His background in facial reconstruction makes him particularly skilled at removing lesions in highly visible areas where scar placement and discreet closures are essential.
The primary benefit of skin lesion removal is the physical relief of eliminating a growth that may catch on clothing, feel tender, or cause self-consciousness. Furthermore, having a specialist perform the excision provides the clinical certainty that the lesion has been addressed thoroughly and that any resulting scar is as fine and flat as possible.
Anyone with a bothersome or concerning skin growth is a potential candidate for lesion removal. During your consultation, Dr. Otake will evaluate the lesion’s size, location, and characteristics. If a growth appears suspicious, he will prioritize its removal for pathological testing. We ensure every patient receives an honest assessment and a treatment plan aligned with their health and aesthetic goals.
Recovery from a minor skin excision is typically very straightforward. You will leave our office with a small dressing and specific instructions on how to keep the area clean. Most patients report only minimal soreness that is easily managed with over-the-counter pain relief.
Dr. Otake provides clear guidance on when you can resume exercise and when to return for suture removal. As a specialist in wound healing biochemistry, he may also recommend specific topical treatments to optimize the scar’s maturation process, ensuring that the final mark is as subtle as possible.
While the lesion is gone immediately, the final aesthetic result matures over several months as the incision line fades. You will notice a significantly smoother skin surface and the peace of mind that comes from professional clinical care.
These results are permanent for the specific lesion removed. By choosing a Yale-trained surgeon-scientist for even smaller concerns, you are ensuring that your skin is treated with the highest level of precision, resulting in a clear, healthy appearance.
While many providers offer "lump removal," Dr. Otake’s microsurgical and reconstructive training allows him to handle tissue with a level of delicacy that minimizes trauma and optimizes healing. In our boutique White Plains practice, we provide a sophisticated, luxury-clinical environment where your skin’s health and beauty are our ultimate priorities.
Yes, in many cases, the removal of symptomatic skin lesions (those that are painful, growing, bleeding, or suspicious) is considered medically necessary and is covered by insurance. Our team can help you understand your coverage and provide the necessary documentation for your claim.
Dr. Otake uses precise techniques to ensure the entire lesion—including the capsule of a cyst—is removed. While this significantly reduces the chance of recurrence, new, unrelated lesions can still form in other areas of the skin over time.
Any time the skin is incised, a scar will form. However, Dr. Otake is an expert in scar management and uses meticulous suturing techniques to ensure the resulting line is as thin and discreet as possible, often hiding it in natural skin folds.
We use a local anesthetic to completely numb the area before the procedure begins. You may feel a slight pinch during the initial numbing, but you should not feel any pain during the actual removal.
A lipoma is a slow-growing, fatty lump that's most often situated between your skin and the underlying muscle layer. They are almost always noncancerous (benign) and are usually removed if they become large, painful, or aesthetically bothersome.
If Dr. Otake sends your tissue to a lab for analysis, results typically return within 7 to 10 business days. We will contact you promptly to review the findings and ensure your peace of mind.
