Minor Skin Procedures in Fullerton, CA
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Minor Skin Procedures at Upper Echelon Medical
Minor Skin Procedures at Upper Echelon
Cuts, abscesses, boils, and suspicious skin lesions are common concerns that can often be evaluated and treated within a primary care setting. Having access to minor procedures through your primary care physician can make it easier to receive appropriate treatment while keeping your care coordinated in one place.
At Upper Echelon Medical in Fullerton, California, we provide minor skin procedures as part of our comprehensive Direct Primary Care services. Our physicians can evaluate your concern, determine whether an in-office procedure is appropriate, and discuss additional treatment or follow-up when necessary. Services include laceration repair, incision and drainage of certain abscesses and boils, and skin biopsies for suspicious lesions.
Personalized Care From Your Primary Care Physician
Minor procedures should still be considered within the context of your overall health. Factors such as diabetes, medications, allergies, immune system conditions, circulation problems, and previous infections can influence wound healing and treatment decisions.
Upper Echelon Medical's holistic, integrative approach allows our physicians to consider these factors when evaluating a skin concern rather than treating the procedure as an isolated event. Through our Direct Primary Care model, members also benefit from an ongoing relationship with physicians who can understand their medical history and coordinate follow-up care when necessary.
Whether you have a cut that may need stitches, a painful abscess or boil, or a suspicious skin lesion that needs evaluation, our physicians can determine the appropriate course of care. Some wounds and skin conditions require more advanced or emergency treatment. If your concern falls outside the scope of an in-office procedure, we can help identify an appropriate next step.
Need a minor skin procedure in Fullerton, CA? Schedule an appointment with Upper Echelon Medical for personalized evaluation and treatment.
Laceration Repairs
Lacerations (cuts) require thorough cleaning and a sterile dressing to encourage healing and prevent infection. Deeper cuts might also require stitches to seal the wound. The Upper Echelon Medical team offers urgent care for minor injuries and often performs laceration repairs. In certain cases, such as getting a puncture wound or having an increased risk of tetanus infection, you might also need an immunization booster shot.
Incision & Drainage
Boils and abscesses that are painful or infected benefit from incision and drainage. This involves your provider making a small cut in the boil or abscess to release the fluid and lower pressure. They also dress the wound and offer antibiotics if you have a bacterial infection.
Skin Biopsies
Biopsies are small samples that go for lab testing. You could need a skin biopsy if you have a suspicious lesion or a mole that changes shape and color or starts bleeding. If you get a skin biopsy, your provider will notify you of the results as soon as they are released and will discuss further treatment options with you if necessary.
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