{"id":125,"date":"2019-01-29T13:10:26","date_gmt":"2019-01-29T21:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/facial-plastics\/skin-lesions\/"},"modified":"2019-02-13T11:23:29","modified_gmt":"2019-02-13T19:23:29","slug":"skin-lesions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/facial-plastics\/skin-lesions\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin Lesions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Not all <strong>skin lesions<\/strong> are cancer, but in can be difficult to tell by appearance alone. <a href=\"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/bio\/darryk-w-barlow\/\">Dr. Barlow<\/a> is skilled in the evaluation and treatment of skin lesions of the head and neck region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evaluation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/iStock-514880133-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/iStock-514880133-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/iStock-514880133-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/iStock-514880133.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>At your evaluation one of our specialists will discuss the options of evaluation and treatment with you<\/li><li>A biopsy may be recommended<\/li><li>A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of the lesion to be sent to a pathologist for evaluation<\/li><li>Biopsy results are usually available within a week<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skin Lesion removal options:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Some skin lesions do not need to be removed and can be observed for progression<\/li><li>Some skin lesions can be treated with topical medication<\/li><li>Skin lesion removal is often performed in the office under local anesthesia<\/li><li>More extensive lesions may need removal in the operating room setting<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reconstruction Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>One of our specialists will discuss repair and reconstruction options with you<\/li><li>Some skin lesion wounds can be reconstructed with simple closure<\/li><li>Sometimes flaps or skin grafts are necessary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mohs Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Some skin cancers are better removed by a Dermatologist using Mohs surgery<\/li><li>One of our specialists can refer you to a dermatologist for Mohs surgery when necessary<\/li><li>Dr. Barlow is skilled in the repair and reconstruction of Mohs defects after the procedure has been performed<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why see a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon for your skin lesion removal surgery?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dr. Barlow is Board certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery<\/li><li>Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons are specially trained in facial and neck plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Mt. Hood ENT &amp; Allergy<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+15032573204\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(503) 257-3204<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">References:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafprs.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery<\/a>, 310 S. Henry Street, Alexandria, VA  22314\nAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons, 20 F Street NW, STE 310 A ,Washington, DC 20001-6702<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not all skin lesions are cancer, but in can be difficult to tell by appearance alone. Dr. Barlow is skilled in the evaluation and treatment of skin lesions of the head and neck region. 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