“Popping Out”  a dermal piercing on the Right Cheek
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“Popping Out” a dermal piercing on the Right Cheek

Sorry, i forgot to add my explanation here in the video description. Here goes: This patient requested that I remove her dermal piercing because she wanted anesthesia to be placed in the area. I was able to remove the piercing pretty easily, and I decided to put a stitch in to try to make the […]
Removing Multiple Different Types of Growths around Eyes
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Removing Multiple Different Types of Growths around Eyes

A milium (single for milia) is a small superficial cyst formed in the top layer of the skin called the epidermis. They appear as tiny, pearly-white bumps just under the surface of the skin. They contain keratin (skin protein) and are harmless. They are often seen on the face, in particular on the delicate skin […]
Lipoma excision, Upper Back
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Lipoma excision, Upper Back

This patients came in to see me because she has this “lump” on her upper back that really bothers her. This is a lipoma, which is a benign collection of clonal fat cells, aka adipose cells. They are pretty common, not life threatening, but create bumps under the skin that can grow quite large. They […]
Milia extraction and a Prurigo Nodularis
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Milia extraction and a Prurigo Nodularis

This patient had a few small firm bumps on the right side of her neck that have really been bothering her, so she requested removal. I thought the first one was just a picker’s nodule, also called a prurigo nodular, which is essentially a bump that is thickened and firm because it is manipulated often […]