SKIN LESION REMOVAL IN PARK RIDGE, IL
Dermatologic Evaluation and Treatment of Skin Growths
Skin lesions and growths are common and may appear as moles, bumps, keratoses, skin tags, or other changes in the skin. Many remain harmless and stable for years, while others may change in size, shape, or appearance over time and require medical evaluation.
Some patients seek evaluation for removal of facial moles, skin tags, or other benign skin growths that become irritated or cosmetically bothersome.
A professional examination helps determine whether a lesion is benign, requires monitoring, should be biopsied, or may be safely removed for medical or cosmetic reasons.
At International Vein & Skin Institute, skin lesion evaluation and removal procedures are personally performed by Dr. Jozef Tryzno, MD, a physician with more than 25 years of clinical experience in dermatologic surgery and laser-assisted skin procedures.
✔ Physician with decades of experience in medical and cosmetic lesion removal
✔ Diagnostic biopsy when indicated
✔ Surgical removal of suspicious or symptomatic lesions
✔ In-office dermatologic procedures
📞 Call (847) 518-9999 to schedule a skin evaluation
Not Sure What Type of Skin Growth It Is?
Many patients are unsure whether a skin change represents a mole, skin tag, keratosis, vascular lesion, or another type of benign skin growth.
Skin lesions evaluated in dermatologic surgery may appear as:
• pigmented moles or dark spots
• rough or wart-like growths
• small soft skin tags
• red vascular lesions
• raised or thickened areas of skin
A clinical examination helps determine whether the lesion requires monitoring, biopsy, or removal.
Skin Lesion Removal Methods
When treatment is indicated, several procedural options may be considered depending on lesion type, location, and diagnostic requirements.
Therapeutic Skin Procedures
Diagnostic Biopsy Procedures
Biopsy procedures are performed to establish or confirm the diagnosis of a skin lesion when clinical examination alone is not sufficient.
All tissue samples are sent for histopathologic examination.
Surgical Excision
Surgical excision with layered suture closure removes a lesion in its entirety with margins appropriate to the clinical diagnosis.
This method is commonly used when:
• complete removal is necessary
• diagnostic certainty is required
• malignancy must be excluded or treated
CO₂ Laser–Assisted Evaporation / Destruction
The ablative surgical CO₂ laser removes tissue through controlled vaporization.
This technique is performed for selected benign or premalignant lesions, including:
• actinic keratoses
• inflamed seborrheic keratoses
• selected superficial lesions
Laser-assisted procedures allow precise tissue removal with good control of bleeding.
Laser Treatment of Vascular Growths
Non-ablative Class IV medical lasers are used for selected vascular skin lesions.
These lasers selectively target hemoglobin within abnormal blood vessels, resulting in shrinkage of the lesion.
Examples include:
• pyogenic granuloma
• hemangioma
• selected vascular facial lesions
Cosmetic Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
In selected cases, removal of benign skin lesions may be performed to improve appearance or comfort.
Procedural options include:
Surgical Excision
Surgical excision with layered suture closure or reconstructive repair may be performed for larger or deeper lesions when complete removal is desired, including certain facial moles.
CO₂ Laser–Assisted Shaving and Ablation
Laser-assisted shaving removes the raised portion of a lesion while smoothing the surrounding skin surface.
This technique is commonly performed in cosmetically sensitive areas where contour preservation is important.
CO₂ Laser Destruction / Evaporation
Laser evaporation removes small superficial benign lesions.
Examples include:
• skin tag removal on eyelids and body
• small seborrheic keratoses on the face, neck, or chest
• selected superficial lesions on other areas of the body
Pigment Lightening
Pigment-targeting laser treatments lighten dark pigmentation in selected flat benign lesions.
These treatments affect pigment only and do not remove the full depth of the lesion.
Choosing the Appropriate Removal Method
A focused skin examination allows evaluation of specific lesions or areas of concern based on patient preference and clinical findings.
Digital dermatoscopy is commonly used when evaluating melanocytic nevi and other pigmented lesions.
The selected treatment method depends on whether the primary goal is:
• complete lesion removal
• diagnostic accuracy
• surface contour improvement
Schedule a Skin Lesion Evaluation
If you have a changing mole, suspicious lesion, skin growth, or other skin change, professional evaluation can determine whether monitoring, biopsy, or removal is appropriate.
📞 Call (847) 518-9999 to schedule an appointment
International Vein & Skin Institute
Park Ridge, Illinois
Medical Disclaimer The information on this page is provided for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Treatment recommendations are based on individual clinical findings, diagnostic testing when indicated, and patient-specific factors. Outcomes may vary, and no specific medical or cosmetic result can be guaranteed.