Surgical Treatments

Cyst Removal

Cysts are no-cancerous tumours that can occur any where in the body. They are made of skin cells, hair follicles and sweat glands. They are firm lumps that are of size 0.5 to 6cm in diameter. Various types of cysts are epidermal, acne and pilar cysts. They are commonly found on the body and face and can cause embarrassment to people. For some individuals it may cause discomfort. At La Skinnovita cysts can be removed on an outpatient basis. A local anaesthetic is given before the treatment and the treatment is merely done in 20 minutes.

Lipomas

Lipomas can occur at any age in both men and women. The cause of lipomas is unknown. Most of the lipomas are not having any type of symptoms but when pressure is applied one can feel the pain. However, there is a strong genetic tendency. Diagnosis of lipoma is usually made clinically by finding a soft lump under the skin. They usually occur on the back, chest, arms and legs. The lipomas are removed by simple excision. If your lipoma is enlarging or becoming painful then check with your doctor.

 Nail Avulsion

Nail Avulsion is removal of fingernails by chemical destruction of plate of the nail. It is a safe and painless procedure that is done under local anaesthetic. You might need a nail avulsion if you have a fungal infection in your nail or you are suffering from problem of ingrown nail. In such cases, a partial or complete removal of nail may be required by application of a chemical. In order to prevent regrowth of the problematic section of the nail phenol is applied. Patients are advised not to drive after this procedure and keep weight bearing activity to a minimum for the day of the procedure. The wound will be checked regularly and the appropriate dressings provided.

 Earlobe Repair

With the advancement in technology it is now even possible to get the ear lobe repaired. Using local anaesthesia can do the procedure without any pain and discomfort. The edges are freshened by removing a small amount of skin and with the help of very fine sutures. The ear lobe is repaired to a normal shape that looks exactly the same as natural ear shape. The sutures are removed after one to two weeks. It takes about three months for the earlobe to fully heal. You can contact our front desk to know more about earlobe repair in Gurgaon.