Clear answers to common questions about mole removal, cyst removal, lipoma removal, skin tag removal and other minor procedures performed by Dr. Victoria Hayward, Chief of Plastic Surgery at Southlake Regional Health Centre and board-certified plastic surgeon.
Yes. Unless there is a medical reason not to, multiple moles are routinely removed during the same appointment.
Removing several small, straightforward moles may be quite different from removing multiple larger or deeper moles that require surgical excision and sutures. Moles that are changing or have concerning features may also need to be assessed differently.
Pricing for the removal of multiple moles will be discussed during your consultation. Multiple moles are priced together rather than simply charging the full individual rate for each mole.
The appropriate approach, including how many moles can be safely and appropriately treated at one time, will be determined during your consultation with Dr. Hayward.
Yes. Moles that are repeatedly irritated by clothing, shaving, jewelry or friction can often be removed.
This is common with raised or protruding moles in areas such as the underarms, bra line, waistline, scalp or other locations where they are repeatedly rubbed or caught.
The most appropriate removal method depends on the mole's size, depth, location and appearance. If a mole has changed, is bleeding unexpectedly, or has other concerning features, it may need to be assessed before or as part of the removal process.
Yes. Moles on the face, nose, scalp and other visible areas can often be removed.
Because these areas are more cosmetically sensitive, the recommended approach depends on the mole's size, depth, exact location and appearance. Different moles may require different removal techniques, and some may require surgical excision and sutures.
The goal is to choose the safest and most appropriate method while also considering the appearance of the final scar. Dr. Hayward will assess the mole during your consultation and discuss the most appropriate removal approach.
Any procedure that removes a mole from the skin can leave some degree of scarring. How noticeable the scar is depends on factors such as the mole's size, depth and location, the removal technique used, and how your skin heals.
Dr. Hayward has years of extensive training and experience in scar management and uses precise plastic-surgery techniques designed to minimize scarring, including careful incision placement and closure where appropriate. This is especially important for moles in visible or cosmetically sensitive areas.
Scar management does not necessarily end with the procedure itself. Our clinic also carries products specifically intended to support scar healing and improve the appearance of scars as they mature. Where appropriate, these options will be discussed during your consultation and as part of your aftercare.
The method used to remove a mole depends on factors such as its size, depth, location and appearance.
Mole removal is considered a minor procedure. Dr. Hayward has extensive training and experience in minor procedures and has performed thousands of them over the course of her practice.
Some moles may require surgical excision, where the mole is removed and the skin is closed with sutures. The exact technique used will vary depending on the individual mole and the area being treated.
During your consultation, Dr. Hayward will assess the mole, explain the recommended removal method, and discuss what to expect in terms of closure, healing and scarring.
A mole that is changing in size, shape or colour, or that becomes itchy, painful, crusted or starts bleeding, should be medically assessed as soon as possible.
These changes do not necessarily mean that a mole is cancerous, but they are important reasons to have it examined.
Dr. Hayward will assess the mole and discuss the most appropriate way to manage it, which may include removal and pathology testing where appropriate.
Yes. Large, raised, protruding and hairy moles can often be removed.
The most appropriate technique depends on factors such as the mole's size, depth, location and appearance. Larger or deeper moles may require surgical excision and sutures, while other moles may be managed differently.
Because these moles can vary significantly, Dr. Hayward will assess the mole during your consultation and discuss the most appropriate removal approach, including what to expect in terms of healing and scarring.
Mole removal at our clinic starts at $450.
The final cost depends on factors such as the mole's size, depth, location, the removal technique required, and whether one or multiple moles are being treated.
Pricing will be reviewed during your consultation once Dr. Hayward has assessed the mole and determined the most appropriate approach. No procedure will be performed until the recommended treatment plan and pricing have been discussed with you and you have agreed to proceed.
If multiple moles are being removed, they are priced together rather than simply charging the full individual rate for each mole.
Yes. Painful, inflamed or bleeding cysts can often be treated and removed, but the timing and approach may depend on the condition of the cyst when it is assessed.
We appreciate that most patients would prefer to have the cyst assessed and removed during the same visit, and we strive to do that whenever it is medically appropriate. In some cases, however, an actively infected or significantly inflamed cyst may need to be managed first before complete removal can be performed safely.
Cysts that are painful, repeatedly inflamed, bleeding, draining or changing should be medically assessed as soon as possible.
Yes. A cyst that has come back after being drained or removed before can often be surgically removed.
Cysts can recur, particularly if they were previously drained or if part of the cyst wall or capsule remained. Complete surgical removal of the cyst and its capsule can reduce the likelihood of it returning.
Dr. Hayward will assess the cyst, review its previous history, and discuss the most appropriate approach for removal, as well as what to do in the event of any future recurrence.
Yes. Large cysts can often be removed.
The appropriate approach depends on factors such as the cyst's size, depth, location, whether it is inflamed or infected, and whether it has been treated previously. Larger or deeper cysts may require a more involved surgical excision and closure.
Dr. Hayward has extensive experience performing minor procedures and will assess the cyst during your consultation to determine the safest and most appropriate removal approach, including what to expect in terms of healing and scarring.
Our clinic also has an Advanced Medical Aesthetician on staff who can discuss scar-minimization and scar-management options with you, including topical products that may help support healing and improve the appearance of the scar over time.
Yes. Cysts on the scalp, face and other visible areas can often be removed.
Because these areas can be more cosmetically sensitive, the recommended approach depends on factors such as the cyst's size, depth, exact location, whether it is inflamed or infected, and whether it has been treated previously.
Dr. Hayward has extensive experience with minor procedures and scar management and will assess the cyst during your consultation to determine the most appropriate removal approach.
Our clinic also has an Advanced Medical Aesthetician on staff who can discuss scar-minimization and scar-management options, including topical products that may help support healing and improve the appearance of the scar over time.
Yes. Multiple cysts can often be removed during the same appointment.
How many can be treated at one time depends on factors such as their size, depth, location, whether any are inflamed or infected, and the amount of surgical work required.
We appreciate that most patients would prefer to have multiple cysts treated during the same visit, and when it is medically appropriate, we aim to accommodate that preference.
Dr. Hayward will assess the cysts during your consultation and discuss the most appropriate treatment plan.
Cysts are often removed through a minor surgical procedure. The exact approach depends on factors such as the cyst's size, depth, location, whether it is inflamed or infected, and whether it has been treated previously.
Where appropriate, the cyst and its capsule are removed and the skin is closed with sutures. Removing the capsule can help reduce the likelihood of the cyst returning.
Dr. Hayward has extensive training and experience in minor procedures and has performed thousands of them over the course of her practice. During your consultation, she will assess the cyst, explain the recommended approach, and discuss what to expect in terms of closure, healing and scarring.
A ruptured cyst can become inflamed, painful, drain fluid, or take longer to settle. A cyst or wound that is not healing as expected should be medically assessed.
Depending on the condition of the area, treatment may involve managing the inflammation or infection first and then removing the remaining cyst and capsule once it is appropriate to do so.
Dr. Hayward will assess the area and discuss the safest and most appropriate treatment plan based on how the cyst is presenting at that time.
Cyst removal at our clinic starts at $450.
The final cost depends on factors such as the cyst's size, depth, location, whether it is inflamed or infected, the removal technique required, and whether one or multiple cysts are being treated.
Pricing will be reviewed during your consultation once Dr. Hayward has assessed the cyst and determined the most appropriate approach. No procedure will be performed until the recommended treatment plan and pricing have been discussed with you and you have agreed to proceed.
If multiple cysts are being removed, they are priced together rather than simply charging the full individual rate for each cyst.
Yes. In many cases, Dr. Hayward can assess the cyst during your consultation and, if it is medically appropriate to proceed, remove it during the same appointment.
We appreciate that most patients prefer to avoid a second visit, and our clinic aims to assess and treat the cyst in a single appointment whenever possible.
Yes. Lipomas can often be removed with a minor surgical procedure.
The appropriate approach depends on factors such as the lipoma's size, depth, location, whether it is causing pain or other symptoms, and whether it has been assessed or treated previously.
In many cases, the procedure involves making an incision over or near the lipoma, carefully removing the fatty lump, and then closing the skin with sutures. The exact technique can vary depending on the lipoma and where it is located.
Dr. Hayward has extensive training and experience performing minor procedures and has performed thousands of them over the course of her practice. She will assess the lipoma during your consultation and discuss the most appropriate removal approach, including what to expect in terms of closure, healing and scarring.
Yes. Large or painful lipomas can often be removed.
The appropriate approach depends on factors such as the lipoma's size, depth, location, whether it is affecting movement or daily activity, and whether it has been assessed or treated previously. Larger or deeper lipomas may require a more involved surgical excision and closure.
Dr. Hayward will assess the lipoma during your consultation and discuss the most appropriate removal approach, including what to expect in terms of healing and scarring.
Yes. Multiple lipomas can often be removed during the same appointment.
How many can be treated at one time depends on factors such as their size, depth, location, whether they are causing symptoms, and the amount of surgical work required.
We appreciate that most patients would prefer to have multiple lipomas treated during the same visit, and when it is medically appropriate, we aim to accommodate that preference.
Dr. Hayward will assess the lipomas during your consultation and discuss the most appropriate treatment plan.
Yes. Lipomas can often be removed from many areas of the body, including the face, neck, arms, legs and torso.
The appropriate approach depends on factors such as the lipoma's size, depth, exact location, whether it is causing symptoms, and its relationship to nearby structures. Lipomas in more visible or anatomically sensitive areas may require additional consideration when planning the incision and closure.
Dr. Hayward will assess the lipoma during your consultation and discuss the most appropriate removal approach, including what to expect in terms of healing and scarring.
Yes. If a lump has already been assessed and identified as a lipoma on ultrasound, it can often still be removed as a minor surgical procedure.
Please bring or provide any available ultrasound report or other relevant imaging information. Dr. Hayward will still assess the area herself, review the available findings, and determine the most appropriate approach based on factors such as the lipoma's size, depth and location.
Having prior imaging can be helpful, particularly for larger or deeper lipomas or when the exact nature of a lump has previously been investigated.
Lipomas are usually removed through a minor surgical procedure.
In many cases, Dr. Hayward makes an incision over or near the lipoma, carefully removes the fatty lump, and then closes the skin with sutures. The exact technique depends on factors such as the lipoma's size, depth and location.
Dr. Hayward has extensive training and experience in minor procedures and has performed thousands of them over the course of her practice. During your consultation, she will assess the lipoma, explain the recommended approach, and discuss what to expect in terms of closure, healing and scarring.
Yes, although recurrence is not common after complete surgical removal.
A lipoma can return if some of the fatty tissue remains, and some people may also develop new lipomas in other areas of the body over time.
If a lump returns in the same area after removal, it should be reassessed. Dr. Hayward will review the area, your previous treatment history, and discuss the most appropriate next step.
Lipoma removal at our clinic starts at $450.
The final cost depends on factors such as the lipoma's size, depth, location, the removal technique required, and whether one or multiple lipomas are being treated.
Pricing will be reviewed during your consultation once Dr. Hayward has assessed the lipoma and determined the most appropriate approach. No procedure will be performed until the recommended treatment plan and pricing have been discussed with you and you have agreed to proceed.
If multiple lipomas are being removed, they are priced together rather than simply charging the full individual rate for each lipoma.
Yes. In many cases, Dr. Hayward can assess the lipoma during your consultation and, if it is medically appropriate to proceed, remove it during the same appointment.
We appreciate that most patients prefer to avoid a second visit, and our clinic aims to assess and treat the lipoma in a single appointment whenever possible.
If sutures are used, you will be given specific wound-care instructions before you leave the clinic. You will also receive aftercare instructions by email so you can easily refer back to them at home.
What happens next depends on the location of the incision and the type of sutures used. In some cases, sutures dissolve on their own; in others, you may need to return to have them removed.
You will also be advised about showering, activity restrictions, signs of infection or delayed healing to watch for, and when to resume normal activities.
Once the incision has healed appropriately, scar-management options can also be discussed. Our Advanced Medical Aesthetician is available to review scar-care strategies, including topical products that may help support healing and improve the appearance of the scar over time.
Yes. Skin tags can often be removed with a minor procedure.
The most appropriate approach depends on factors such as the skin tag's size, location, whether it is irritated or symptomatic, and whether there is any uncertainty about what the growth is.
Dr. Hayward has extensive training and experience performing minor procedures and will assess the area during your consultation, confirm the most appropriate removal approach, and discuss what to expect in terms of healing and scarring.
Yes. Multiple skin tags can often be removed during the same appointment.
How many can be treated at one time depends on factors such as their size, location, whether they are irritated, and whether there is any uncertainty about what the growths are.
We appreciate that most patients would prefer to have multiple skin tags treated during the same visit, and when it is medically appropriate, we aim to accommodate that preference.
Pricing for multiple skin tags will be discussed during your consultation. Multiple skin tags are priced together rather than simply charging the full individual rate for each skin tag.
Dr. Hayward will assess the areas during your consultation and discuss the most appropriate treatment plan.
Yes. Skin tags in sensitive or visible areas can often be removed.
The appropriate approach depends on factors such as the skin tag's exact location, size and appearance, as well as how close it is to nearby structures. Areas such as the eyelid or around the eye require particular care because of the delicate anatomy.
Assessment is especially important if the growth is changing, bleeding, painful, unusually firm, or if there is uncertainty about whether it is actually a skin tag.
Dr. Hayward will assess the area during your consultation and discuss the safest and most appropriate removal approach, including what to expect in terms of healing and scarring.
Yes. Skin tags that are painful, irritated, catching on clothing or jewelry, or repeatedly rubbing against the skin can often be removed.
This is common in areas such as the underarms, bra line, neckline and other locations where friction occurs.
If a growth is bleeding, changing, unusually painful, or there is uncertainty about whether it is actually a skin tag, it should be medically assessed before removal.
Dr. Hayward will assess the area during your consultation and discuss the most appropriate approach.
Skin tag removal is generally well tolerated.
The area is numbed with a local anesthetic before the procedure begins. You may feel a brief sting from the freezing needle, but the procedure itself should be comfortable.
Some mild tenderness around the treated area afterward is normal. You will receive specific aftercare instructions before you leave the clinic so you know what to expect and how to care for the area as it heals.
That is common. Many different skin growths can look similar, and it is not always possible to tell what something is just by looking at it yourself.
Dr. Hayward will assess the area during your consultation and determine whether the growth appears consistent with a skin tag or whether it should be managed differently.
If a growth is new, changing, bleeding, painful, unusually firm, or otherwise concerning, it should be medically assessed rather than assumed to be a skin tag.
Yes. A growth that is increasing in size, changing in appearance, bleeding, becoming painful, or otherwise behaving differently should be medically assessed as soon as possible.
Many skin tags are harmless, but not every skin growth is a skin tag. Assessment is especially important when something is changing or when there is uncertainty about what the growth actually is.
Dr. Hayward will assess the area and discuss the most appropriate way to manage it, including removal where appropriate.
Any procedure that removes a skin tag can leave some degree of scarring or a temporary mark on the skin. How noticeable it is depends on factors such as the skin tag's size, location, the removal technique used, and how your skin heals.
Dr. Hayward has years of extensive training and experience in scar management and uses precise plastic-surgery techniques designed to minimize scarring where possible.
Scar care can also continue after the procedure. Our Advanced Medical Aesthetician is available to discuss scar-management options, including topical products that may help support healing and improve the appearance of the treated area over time.
Skin tags are removed with a minor procedure. The exact approach depends on factors such as the skin tag's size, location and appearance.
The area is numbed with local anesthetic before treatment. Dr. Hayward then removes the skin tag using the technique most appropriate for that individual growth and location.
Dr. Hayward has extensive training and experience performing minor procedures and has performed thousands of them over the course of her practice. During your consultation, she will assess the area, explain the recommended approach, and discuss what to expect in terms of healing and scarring.
Skin tag removal at our clinic starts at $300.
The final cost depends on factors such as the number of skin tags being treated, their size and location, and the removal approach required.
Pricing will be reviewed during your consultation once Dr. Hayward has assessed the area and determined the most appropriate treatment plan. No procedure will be performed until the recommended approach and pricing have been discussed with you and you have agreed to proceed.
If multiple skin tags are being removed, they are priced together rather than simply charging the full individual rate for each skin tag.
Yes. Skin tags and moles can often be assessed and removed during the same appointment.
Whether both can be treated at the same visit depends on factors such as the number of growths, their size, location, appearance, and whether any require a different type of assessment or removal approach.
We appreciate that most patients would prefer to address multiple concerns in one visit, and when it is medically appropriate, we aim to accommodate that preference.
If any mole or other growth has features that warrant further assessment, Dr. Hayward may recommend sending the removed tissue for pathology testing. This will be discussed with you as part of the treatment plan.
Dr. Hayward will assess each area and discuss the most appropriate treatment plan, including pricing, before any procedure is performed.
Yes. In many cases, Dr. Hayward can assess the skin tag during your consultation and, if it is medically appropriate to proceed, remove it during the same appointment.
We appreciate that most patients prefer to avoid a second visit, and our clinic aims to assess and treat skin tags in a single appointment whenever possible.
That is common. Many skin growths can look or feel similar, and it is not always possible to know what something is without a medical assessment.
Dr. Hayward will assess the area during your consultation, review any relevant history, and discuss what the growth may be and the most appropriate way to manage it.
If the growth is new, changing, growing quickly, painful, bleeding, unusually firm, fixed in place, or not healing, it should be medically assessed as soon as possible.
Yes. Many lumps, bumps and skin lesions can be assessed and, when appropriate, removed during the same appointment.
Dr. Hayward will first examine the area and consider factors such as the growth's size, location, depth, appearance and how long it has been present. If removal is appropriate, she will discuss the recommended approach with you before proceeding.
If there is uncertainty about what the growth is, or if it has features that warrant further investigation, removal may also allow the tissue to be sent for pathology testing where appropriate.
A lump, bump or skin growth should be medically assessed as soon as possible if it is growing quickly, changing in colour or shape, bleeding without an obvious reason, becoming increasingly painful, unusually firm or fixed in place, or developing a sore that does not heal.
Assessment is also important if the growth is new and unexplained, if there is uncertainty about what it is, or if it has returned after previous treatment.
These features do not necessarily mean that the growth is serious, but they are reasons not to simply assume it is harmless.
A skin growth that is bleeding, becoming painful, increasing in size, changing in appearance, or developing a sore that does not heal should be medically assessed as soon as possible.
These changes do not necessarily mean that the growth is serious, but they are important reasons to have it examined rather than waiting to see if it resolves on its own.
Dr. Hayward will assess the area, review the relevant history, and discuss the most appropriate next step, which may include removal and pathology testing where appropriate.
Yes. Multiple lumps, bumps or skin lesions can often be assessed during the same appointment, even if they appear to be different types of growths.
Dr. Hayward will assess each area individually and consider factors such as its size, location, appearance, symptoms and how long it has been present.
We appreciate that most patients would prefer to address multiple concerns during one visit. Where medically appropriate, Dr. Hayward can discuss which areas can be treated or removed during the same appointment and which, if any, should be managed differently.
Yes. In many cases, Dr. Hayward can assess the lump, bump or skin lesion during your consultation and, if it is medically appropriate to proceed, remove it during the same appointment.
We appreciate that most patients prefer to avoid a second visit, and our clinic aims to assess and treat the area in a single appointment whenever possible.
Please bring or provide any available imaging reports, pathology reports, or other relevant medical information.
Prior testing can be helpful in understanding what the lump, bump or skin lesion may be, particularly if it is larger, deeper, has been present for a long time, or has already been investigated by another physician.
After requesting a consultation, you will be able to upload relevant reports and images through our secure patient portal so Dr. Hayward can review them as part of your assessment.
Dr. Hayward will still assess the area herself and review the available information before discussing the most appropriate next step.
The removal method depends on what the growth is, where it is located, its size and depth, and whether it has any features that require further assessment.
Many skin lesions and growths can be removed with a minor surgical procedure under local anesthetic. Depending on the growth, removal may involve surgical excision and closure with sutures.
Dr. Hayward has extensive training and experience performing minor procedures and has performed thousands of them over the course of her practice. She will assess the area, explain the recommended removal approach, and discuss what to expect in terms of healing, scarring, and whether pathology testing is appropriate.
Any procedure that removes a lump, bump or skin lesion can leave some degree of scarring. How noticeable the scar is depends on factors such as the type of growth, its size, depth and location, the removal technique used, and how your skin heals.
Dr. Hayward has years of extensive training and experience in scar management and uses precise plastic-surgery techniques designed to minimize scarring where possible.
It is normal for a new scar to look more noticeable at first. Scars often appear pink, red, raised or firm during the early healing period, then gradually soften, flatten and fade over the following weeks and months.
Our clinic also has an Advanced Medical Aesthetician on staff who can discuss scar-management options, including topical products that may help support healing and improve the appearance of the scar over time.
Removal of a skin lesion or growth at our clinic starts at $450.
The final cost depends on factors such as the type of growth, its size, depth, location, the removal technique required, and whether one or multiple areas are being treated.
Pricing will be reviewed during your consultation once Dr. Hayward has assessed the area and determined the most appropriate approach. No procedure will be performed until the recommended treatment plan and pricing have been discussed with you and you have agreed to proceed.
If multiple lesions or growths are being removed, they are priced together rather than simply charging the full individual rate for each one.
Pathology testing means that tissue removed during a procedure is sent to a laboratory and examined under a microscope by a pathologist.
It may be recommended when a growth has features that are unusual, changing, concerning, or when confirming exactly what the tissue is would be medically helpful.
Not every mole, cyst, lipoma, skin tag or skin lesion requires pathology testing. Dr. Hayward will assess the area and discuss whether pathology is appropriate as part of the treatment plan.
A mole should be medically assessed if it is new, changing, or looks noticeably different from your other moles.
Changes that should prompt assessment include an increase in size, a change in shape or colour, irregular or uneven borders, new itching or pain, crusting, or bleeding without an obvious cause.
These changes do not necessarily mean that a mole is cancerous, but they are important reasons to have it examined as soon as possible.
Dr. Hayward will assess the mole and discuss the most appropriate next step, which may include removal and pathology testing where appropriate.
Changes that can be concerning include a mole becoming larger, changing shape or colour, developing an irregular border, showing multiple colours, or beginning to itch, bleed, crust or become painful.
A mole that looks noticeably different from your other moles, or that changes over time, should also be assessed.
These changes do not necessarily mean that a mole is cancerous, but they are important reasons to have it medically examined as soon as possible.
The ABCDE rule is a simple way to identify changes in a mole that should prompt medical assessment.
The most important feature is often change. A mole that is evolving, looks noticeably different from your other moles, or develops symptoms such as bleeding, itching or pain should be medically assessed as soon as possible.
A mole that becomes itchy, painful, crusted or starts bleeding without an obvious cause should be medically assessed as soon as possible.
These symptoms can occur for a number of reasons and do not necessarily mean that a mole is cancerous. However, a new symptom or a change in how a mole looks or feels is an important reason to have it examined.
Dr. Hayward will assess the mole and discuss the most appropriate way to manage it, which may include removal and pathology testing where appropriate.
Yes. A mole that is changing or has suspicious features can often be removed, but it should be medically assessed first.
Dr. Hayward will examine the mole and determine the most appropriate way to manage it. If removal is recommended, the tissue may be sent for pathology testing so it can be examined under a microscope by a pathologist.
The assessment, recommended removal approach, and whether pathology testing is appropriate will be discussed with you before the procedure.
If Dr. Hayward recommends pathology testing, the mole or tissue removed during the procedure is sent to a laboratory and examined under a microscope by a pathologist.
The purpose is to determine exactly what the tissue is and whether there are any abnormal or concerning cells.
Once the pathology result is available, Dr. Hayward will review the findings and discuss any follow-up or further treatment that may be required.
A mole that is changing or has suspicious features should be medically assessed as soon as possible rather than waiting to see whether the changes resolve on their own.
This is especially important if the mole is growing quickly, changing in colour or shape, bleeding without an obvious cause, becoming painful, developing crusting or ulceration, or looking noticeably different from your other moles.
These changes do not necessarily mean that a mole is cancerous, but prompt assessment allows the area to be examined and the appropriate next step to be determined.
Yes. In many cases, Dr. Hayward can assess a changing or suspicious mole during your consultation and, if it is medically appropriate to proceed, remove it during the same appointment.
If removal is recommended, the tissue may also be sent for pathology testing so it can be examined under a microscope by a pathologist.
We appreciate that most patients prefer to avoid a second visit, and our clinic aims to assess and treat the mole in a single appointment whenever medically appropriate.
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Yes. Certain concerns are eligible for online consultation booking.
Please complete our Request a Consult form. Based on the information you provide, if your concern is eligible for online booking, you will be directed to an online booking link where you can select an available appointment time.
Unfortunately, Dr. Hayward is not able to do virtual consultations at this time.
After completing our Request a Consultation form, if your concern is eligible, you'll have access to online booking. You'll also have access to our secure patient portal, where you can upload photos or ask questions — Dr. Hayward can review images and answer questions through the portal.
We have parking in the back behind our building. There's also a parking lot on Bolton Avenue, one block east of our office, and that is a $5 parking lot option.
Not every removed lesion requires pathology testing. Dr. Hayward will determine whether pathology is appropriate based on the type of growth, its appearance, medical history and other relevant factors.
If pathology testing is recommended, the removed tissue is sent to a laboratory and examined under a microscope by a pathologist. Dr. Hayward will review the results and discuss any follow-up that may be required.
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