Surgical Dermatology

Mittal Dermatology is a board-certified dermatology practice in Minnesota offering comprehensive surgical dermatology services. Surgical dermatology focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and removal of skin conditions that require procedural intervention rather than topical or medical management alone. These procedures are performed with precision, safety, and attention to both medical outcomes and cosmetic considerations.

Skin surgery is not cosmetic guesswork. It is a medically driven discipline that requires a deep understanding of skin anatomy, pathology, wound healing, and long-term outcomes. At Mittal Dermatology, surgical care is grounded in accurate diagnosis, evidence-based technique selection, and meticulous execution.

What is surgical dermatology?

Surgical dermatology involves procedures performed on the skin to diagnose disease, remove abnormal or diseased tissue, and restore skin integrity. It includes skin biopsies, excisions, destruction of lesions, and reconstructive techniques following removal. These procedures are commonly used to evaluate suspicious growths, treat skin cancers, remove symptomatic or changing lesions, and address conditions that pose medical risk or functional problems.

While many skin lesions are benign, some require surgical evaluation to rule out malignancy or prevent progression. Early surgical intervention often results in simpler procedures, smaller scars, and better long-term outcomes.

Conditions commonly treated with surgical dermatology

Mittal Dermatology performs surgical procedures for a wide range of skin conditions. These include suspicious moles, atypical or changing lesions, cysts, lipomas, skin cancers, precancerous growths, and benign tumors that cause irritation, pain, bleeding, or infection. Chronic or recurrent lesions that fail conservative treatment may also require surgical management.

Skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma frequently require surgical removal. Early-stage cancers treated promptly can often be resolved with straightforward outpatient procedures, minimizing tissue loss and reducing the risk of recurrence or spread.

When surgical dermatology is recommended

Surgical dermatology is recommended when a skin lesion shows concerning features such as rapid growth, color change, irregular borders, bleeding, or ulceration. It is also appropriate when a diagnosis cannot be confirmed visually and tissue sampling is necessary. Biopsies play a critical role in identifying cancer, inflammatory disorders, infections, and other conditions that may mimic one another on the surface.

Surgery may also be indicated when lesions interfere with daily activities, clothing, shaving, or hygiene, or when they become repeatedly inflamed or infected. Delaying evaluation can allow conditions to worsen and complicate treatment. Schedule a surgical dermatology appointment today.