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Eyelid bump removal

Most skin lesions (lumps and bumps) are benign (not cancerous). However, skin cancer should be detected and removed as early as possible. Any new bump, changing spot or non-healing ulcer on the skin should be looked at without delay. Early detection and treatment can get rid of most skin cancers without leaving a trace.

Benign (non-cancerous) skin lesions such as naevi (moles), seborrheic keratosis and papillomas (warts) can be removed in the office under local anesthesia for cosmetic purposes. The procedure is painless and there is no downtime associated with it. There are typically no scars visible once the wound has healed.

Chalazions (styes) can also be removed in the office when lasting more than 2 weeks and when there is no improvement with warm compresses applied twice a day for 10 minutes. Although there is no downtime associated with chalazion removal, minor eyelid bruising lasting about a week is possible.

Patients normally need to return for a follow-up visit at 4-6 weeks, at which time a Triamcinolone (steroid) injection is sometimes given to make any residual inflammation disappear completely.