Skin and Soft Tissue Lesions

Mercy Skin and Soft Tissue Lesion Treatment

When you have an abnormal growth or skin infection, the first thing you want is answers. But skin abscesses can be difficult to diagnose and treat. The expert plastic surgeons at Mercy have years of experience with a wide range of skin and soft tissue lesions. These growths may or may not be cancerous, and the correct diagnosis is the critical first step to getting you well.

What Are Skin and Soft Tissue Lesions?

The term lesion can refer to many different forms of tissue abnormality or damage, including moles, wounds, ulcers, sores and tumors. Soft tissue includes the muscle, fat, blood vessels, nerves and tendons that surround the structure of the body. When you notice something new and different on your skin or in your soft tissue, it’s important that you see a doctor for a professional diagnosis.

Mercy Has the Answers You Need

No matter what type of skin abnormality you’re experiencing, the plastic surgeons at Mercy are ready to diagnose your condition and begin the most effective treatment to start you on the path to healing.