Skin and Soft Tissue Surgery

Masses on the skin may be cancerous or just unsightly fatty lumps (lipomas), both of which are removable with skin and soft tissue surgery. General surgeon Dr. Jeremy Juern in Roseville, California, performs exceptionally precise surgery to remove soft tissue masses. His practice is physician-referral only, so you’ll need to request one from your doctor. You can also contact Dr. Jeremy Juern’s office for advice and information before or after your skin and soft tissue surgery.

What is skin and soft tissue surgery?

Skin and soft tissue surgery is a minor procedure where Dr. Jeremy Juern removes lumps, tumors, and other soft tissue masses.

Some conditions that Dr. Jeremy Juern can treat with skin and soft tissue surgery include:

• Lipomas (fatty growths)
• Melanoma skin cancer
• Basal and squamous cell carcinomas (nonmelanoma skin cancer)
• Burns
• Moles
• Warts

Dr. Jeremy Juern assesses your suitability for skin and soft tissue surgery after reviewing your medical history and current health, asking about your symptoms, and examining the mass. He might also need to see results from blood tests, biopsies (lab analysis of a small tissue sample), or other diagnostic procedures.

What does skin and soft tissue surgery involve?

Most patients don’t need a general anesthetic for skin and soft tissue surgery, so you’ll likely be awake during the procedure. Before your surgery, Dr. Jeremy Juern numbs the treatment area with a local anesthetic, so you don’t feel any pain.

He makes small incisions to access the soft tissues or drain a soft tissue mass. After removing all the abnormal tissue and repairing any damage, he closes the incision with tiny stitches, surgical glue, or tape.

The techniques Dr. Jeremy Juern uses when performing skin and soft tissue surgery aim to minimize postsurgical pain and scarring. In many cases, your scars will be so small you won’t notice them when the skin heals fully.

What happens after skin and soft tissue surgery?

After skin and soft tissue surgery, Dr. Jeremy Juern gives you complete aftercare instructions and prescribes any medications you need. You must keep the area clean and dry and follow your instructions to ensure fast healing with no complications.

You need to attend at least one follow-up appointment with Dr. Jeremy Juern. You can usually do this postsurgical assessment over the phone rather than visiting in person. You can also contact his office if you have any problems after skin and soft tissue surgery.

If the soft tissue mass Dr. Jeremy Juern removes is cancerous, your oncologist may arrange additional cancer treatments such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy.

For patient-centered skin and soft tissue surgery, ask your doctor to request a referral to Dr. Jeremy Juern. If you have any concerns or questions before or after your procedure, contact his office today.