Treatment for Skin Tumors
A skin tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue that can make you feel self-conscious and want to keep the area covered up. When tumors are cancerous (malignant) and even when they are harmless (benign), they can cause emotional distress. Dr. Kai-Uwe Schlaudraff is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Geneva, Switzerland who can remove unsightly skin tumors through advanced reconstructive surgery techniques.
Are you interested in learning more about skin tumor removal? Request a consultation online with Dr. Schlaudraff, or phone the Concept Clinic at +41-22-54-000-54.
Treatment Options
While the cause of most skin tumors is not usually known, they become more common with age. During your consultation, Dr. Schlaudraff will examine your areas of concern and thoroughly review the appropriate course of treatment for your particular tumor and unique skin type. Treatment options include:
- Excision (surgical removal) is usually the most straightforward and effective way to resolve a skin tumor. As a skilled plastic surgeon, Dr. Schlaudraff is able to remove the unwanted lesion and restore a pleasing appearance to the treated area while minimizing the size and visibility of the scar.
- Excision with reconstruction is often required to resolve larger skin tumors. Dr. Schlaudraff can use advanced reconstructive techniques such as skin grafts, skin flaps, or tissue expansion to improve the appearance of the treated area after the tumor removal.
Dr. Schlaudraff gives you enough information about the procedure to help you develop realistic expectations for your outcome. In many cases, a biopsy is performed as a routine practice to determine whether a tumor is benign or malignant.
