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Facial Lesion Excision in Austin, TX

Board-certified Dr. Piazza offers facial lesion excision in Austin to safely remove growths and restore smooth, natural-looking skin.

Board-Certified ABPS 4.9 · 270 Google Reviews

Recovery Time

Discussed at consultation

Surgeon

Dr. Rocco Piazza II, ABPS

Location

Austin, TX

Overview

What Is a Facial Lesion Excision?

There are many things that can mar the appearance of the face over the course of a life. Skin cancer, the most common cancer in the world, can cause growths or lesions that need to be removed, and skin tags, moles, cysts, warts, and other growths can develop due to sun exposure, age, genetics, or injury. At The Piazza Center in Austin, Texas, plastic surgeon Dr. Rocco Piazza carefully removes these growths in-office, helping return each face to a smoother, more natural-looking state.

At a Glance

Everything You Need to Know

01

What It Treats

  • Moles, cysts, skin tags, and warts
  • Suspicious growths or skin cancer lesions
  • Growths caused by sun exposure, age, genetics, or injury
02

The Procedure

Performed in-office under local anesthesia, Dr. Piazza uses a scalpel to carefully remove the lesion while preserving as much healthy surrounding tissue as possible. The incision is then closed and a sterile dressing applied. Most patients find the process straightforward and easy to tolerate.

Anesthesia

Local anesthetic

Setting

In-office

03

Recovery

  • Mild swelling, bruising, and discomfort for a few days
  • Managed with over-the-counter pain medication and ice packs
  • Avoid strenuous activity and sun exposure until cleared
  • Most return to normal activities within a few days to a week

Why Choose Dr. Piazza

Precise care,
natural results.

  1. 01

    Precise Removal

    Dr. Piazza removes each lesion with a scalpel while preserving as much healthy surrounding tissue as possible.

  2. 02

    Minimal Downtime

    Performed in-office under local anesthesia, with most patients back to normal activities within days to a week.

  3. 03

    Restored Confidence

    Returns the skin to a smoother, more natural-looking state, free of the growth that prompted treatment.

Results

Your Facial Lesion Excision Results

As the incision heals, swelling and bruising subside, revealing smooth, unblemished skin free of the mole, cyst, skin tag, or other growth that prompted treatment. Because Dr. Piazza preserves as much healthy surrounding tissue as possible during removal, resulting scars are typically minimal.

Closely following Dr. Piazza’s aftercare instructions — including avoiding strenuous activity and sun exposure until cleared — helps the incision heal cleanly and supports the best possible long-term appearance.

★★★★★ 4.8 · 265 Google Reviews

Anesthesia

A Comfortable, In-Office Experience

Facial lesion excisions are performed in-office at The Piazza Center under local anesthesia, numbing only the treatment area. This allows Dr. Piazza to carefully remove the lesion while you remain comfortable and alert, without the added recovery time associated with general anesthesia.

The Surgeon

Rocco C.
Piazza II

Dr. Rocco Piazza is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Austin, TX, who performs facial lesion excisions in-office to safely remove moles, cysts, skin tags, warts, and other growths — preserving healthy tissue and minimizing scarring along the way. With a lifelong passion for aesthetic surgery, he is dedicated to helping each patient achieve their ideal look while promoting a holistic approach to overall health and wellness.

At The Piazza Center, Dr. Piazza prioritizes exceptional patient care and results, creating lasting relationships with his clients.

16Years Solo
6Preceptorships
14Honors & Awards
  • Board Certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • M.D., Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
  • Recognized as a Top Doctor on RealSelf
  • Recipient of the Doctor’s Choice Award for Plastic Surgery
  • Published author with significant contributions to the field of plastic surgery literature
Meet the Surgeon
Dr. Rocco C. Piazza II, plastic surgeon Austin TX Rocco C. Piazza II — MD, FACS · Founder, The Piazza Center

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Patient Voices

What Patients Are
Saying on Google.

★★★★★ 4.9 · 270 Google Reviews
“"Life changing" is simply the best way to describe my experience with Dr. Piazza. He was the first surgeon who confidently and immediately knew the plan to correct issues from a prior procedure elsewhere.”
Jillian Ruby · April 2026
“I could not be happier with the results from my procedure with Dr. Piazza. I have very high standards, and my expectations were exceeded. The entire process was seamless from consultation to surgery center.”
Tori Ryon · March 2026
“I cannot recommend Dr. Piazza and his team enough. Even the initial consultation can be nerve-racking, but from the moment I stepped foot in the office, I felt peace with my decision to go there.”
Meagan Glemboski · November 2025
“Dr. Piazza and his team at The Piazza Center are the absolute best in the game. From start to finish, the experience far exceeded my expectations. The entire staff is warm and welcoming.”
Kortney Royer · September 2025
“The Piazza Center offers the utmost professionalism while sharing their upbeat culture and knowledge of the beauty industry.”
Nicole Christopherson · 3 years ago
“I had an amazing experience from start to finish with Dr. Piazza and his team. He uses some super innovative techniques and I found my recovery time was super short. I feel like a million bucks.”
Lora Dever · October 2025
“Finding a surgeon that was elite in their work, but also really listened to my needs was a must when I was researching doctors.”
Kaila Lahaie · a year ago
“The Piazza Center for Plastic Surgery and Advanced Skin Care is a jewel in the Austin area. The staff here is always extremely cordial and professional.”
Dee Parker · a year ago
“I am very thankful that I chose The Piazza Center for my surgery. Dr. Piazza and his team offered top notch care from my very first phone call to their office to my ongoing aftercare.”
Kelly A · 3 years ago

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