Elliptical Excision

These are the basic steps for an elliptical excision. Click on the topic below to learn more about it, or use "Previous | Next" to navigate through the material.

• Patient Position

• Identify Lesion and Skin Lines

• Measure Skin Lesion

• Mark Ellipse

• Prepare Skin Sterilely

• Local Anesthesia

• Make Incision

• Close Wound

• Dress Wound

• Discharge Instructions

• Suture Removal

• Tissue to Pathology

In this image: The clinician performs an elliptical excision.