The skin is the largest organ in the body. It comprises a vast array of epidermal cells, hair follicles, nerve endings and vascular networks. Occasionally, either through normal development, trauma, or local aberrant growth some of these skin components may produce undesirable structures may alter the normal skin aesthetic. Most commonly epidermal inclusion cysts, or sebaceous cyst may arise. They commonly form on the ear, forehead or neck. Simple excision with meticulous wound closure will remove these unsightly lesions and leave a fine, well camouflaged scar.
Other common benign lesion include frontal bone osteomas or calvarial osteoma. A frontal bone osteoma is a benign bony growth that can produce a firm and immobile contour deformity of the forehead or scalp. These are removed using endoscopic technique through small incisions in the hairline. Dr. Simon has trained extensively in performing thi
Also, vascular malformations, such as hemangiomas, may form and cause pain or interfere with normal function of the eyes, nose of mouth. Sometimes simple excision will suffice, other times these lesions require laser intervention to resolve without scarring.
Patrick Simon, MD - Facial Plastic Surgery 