The simple excision

Abstract

Elliptical excisional surgery offers several advantages over other cutaneous surgical techniques (i.e., shave excision, saucerization) which require healing by second intention. In general, an elliptical excision exhibits faster healing, better cosmesis, and yields a specimen for histologic exam and review of margins, and with proper attention to the details of cutaneous anatomy, familiarity with instrumentation, local anesthetics, suture materials, and observance of meticulous surgical technique, is performed with relative ease in the dermatology outpatient office setting.