<h2 id="benefits">Benefits of Skin Lesion Removal Surgery</h2>The potential benefits of skin lesion removal surgery include:<ul><li>Removal of a bothersome growth on the face or neck</li></ul><h2 id="risks">Risks of Scar Revision Surgery</h2>The potential risks of scar revision include, but are not limited to:<ul class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-x-8"><li>Bruising</li><li>Swelling</li><li>Infection</li><li>Bleeding</li><li>Poor Healing</li><li>Abnormal scaring</li></ul>

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Combine Skin Lesion Removal Surgery with Other Facial Enhancements

Skin lesion removal surgery complements other surgical and non-surgical procedures well. Procedures that complement skin lesion removal surgery include, but are not limited to:

What Conditions Does the Procedure Address?

Skin lesion removal helps address growths on the skin of the face or neck that are bothersome to patients for aesthetic reasons. The skin lesions that can be removed include:

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<ul><li>Can be performed under local anesthesia only</li><li>More than one lesion can be removed in a single surgical session</li><li>Lesions are sent for evaluation by a pathologist</li></ul>

What is Skin Lesion Removal?

Skin lesion removal is a surgical procedure in which a non-cancerous (benign) growth is removed from the skin on the face or neck. These benign lesions include nevi (moles), skin tags, and other spots amenable to surgical removal. The areas where the lesions are removed are then closed in one- or two-layers using sutures. The sutures used to approximate the skin are removed at a follow-up appointment.

Overview of the Procedure

The team at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery works tirelessly to prepare patients well for their procedure. The time spent with patients and resources provided facilitates a smooth transition from the procedure through recovery. The following overview is a broad summary of the information provided to patients:

What to Expect from Recovery

Recovery from skin lesion removal surgery is specific to the individual. The duration of recovery will vary from person to person.
The initial recovery time for skin lesion removal surgery is seven (7) to ten (10) days for most individuals. Some swelling and bruises are expected after skin lesion removal surgery. Post-operative swelling and bruises are generally minimal.
Sutures are typically removed approximately seven (7) days after surgery. Post-operative swelling and bruises generally improve significantly by seven (7) to ten (10) days after surgery.
The healing process does not end after ten (10) days, however. For example, swelling and bruises are expected to continue to improve and resolve in the ensuing days. The incision continues to heal for months after surgery.

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Ideal Candidates for Skin Lesion Removal Surgery

Ideal candidates for skin lesion removal surgery include those patients who demonstrate:<ul><li>A benign growth on the skin of the face or neck whose size is appropriate for removal</li></ul>

Most candidates for skin lesion removal surgery range in age from their twenties (20s) to seventies (70s). A consultation is essential to determine candidacy for the procedure, because there may be factors that preclude this procedure for certain individuals. Reasonable expectations must be established about what scar revision surgery can and cannot accomplish. As with all facial plastic surgery procedures, results can vary.

Why Choose Dr. Harmon

<h3>Quad A Accredited Surgery Suite</h3>Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery is proud to have a Quad A accredited operating room and facility in our office. Our single-physician, single-specialty facility meets or exceeds the strict guidelines and high standards set forth by Quad A, demonstrating our strong commitment to patient safety and excellence in surgical care. We utilize the services of board-certified anesthesiology physicians only as well as our own personal clinical support staff to ensure the most comfortable, safest experience for our clients.

The desire for youthfulness is understandable. There is no area more important than the face. After all, the face cannot be hidden. It is how we present ourselves to the world. Dr. Harmon works with a refined eye and trained hands to develop a personalized treatment plan with you, utilizing advanced techniques in surgical and non-surgical care of the face, nose, eyes, neck and hair.
Fellowship trained facial plastic surgeons have a unique specialized skill set in performing surgical and non-surgical procedures on the face, nose, eyes, neck and hair. The pathway to becoming a facial plastic surgeon begins with five years of rigorous training in head and neck surgery. This training is focused on all aspects of surgery for the head and neck, in addition to aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

A small pool of top performing graduates from head and neck surgery programs are then selected to complete sub-specialty training as a fellow in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS).
Dr. Harmon completed his fellowship in facial plastic surgery through the AAFPRS with the world-renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Jacono on Park Avenue in New York City. Dr. Jacono is world renowned for developing the extended deep plane facelift technique. Dr. Harmon is one of the few surgeons in the world, and the only surgeon in the Cincinnati area, fellowship trained in this technique by Dr. Jacono.

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Discover the expertise and compassionate care of Dr. Jeff Harmon, a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon deeply rooted in the Cincinnati community. A former collegiate athlete and Cornell University graduate, Dr. Harmon brings discipline, precision, and a global perspective to his surgical practice&mdash;refined through elite fellowship training in New York City.
Located in Hyde Park, Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery proudly serves patients throughout the Cincinnati area offering personalized facial aesthetics with world-class skill and a hometown heart.

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