Minimal incision

The minimal incision technique is a specialized surgical technique practiced by some physicians to remove masses or growths with minimal scarring and less recovery time. Most surgeons usually cut along 3/4 to the full length of the mass to access it or remove it. With the minimal incision technique the incision is usually about 1/10 the size of the underlying mass and the surgeon carefully disects the mass out through this very small incision. A smaller incision forms a much smaller scar and results in less recovery time for the patient. This technique is great for cysts or lipomas. Patients with such lesions on cosmetically or functionally important areas such as the face can benefit extremely from the minimal incision technique.