Surgical Dermatology in Tampa
Medically reviewed by Joshua Brady, MD, FAAD • August 2026
Some skin problems can't be treated with a cream. They need to come off. Surgical dermatology covers the in-office procedures that remove growths safely and cleanly: cysts, skin tags, warts, sebaceous hyperplasia, and other benign lesions. At Tampa Bay Dermatology, every procedure is performed personally by Dr. Joshua Brady, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist trained in surgical techniques that put both your health and the cosmetic outcome first.
Most procedures take a single visit under local anesthetic, with no downtime beyond simple wound care. When something looks suspicious, Dr. Brady performs skin biopsies and excisions with pathology follow-up, so you get a definitive answer, not a guess.
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In-Office Procedures
Performed by a board-certified dermatologist (not delegated) with local anesthesia and careful attention to healing.
Cyst Removal
Complete excision of bothersome or recurring cysts, removing the sac itself so the cyst is far less likely to come back.
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Quick, comfortable removal of skin tags on the neck, underarms, eyelids, and anywhere else they catch on clothing or jewelry.
Learn More →Wart Removal
Effective treatment for common, plantar, and flat warts using cryotherapy and other in-office methods that outperform drugstore kits.
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Smoothing away the small yellowish facial bumps of sebaceous hyperplasia with precise electrodessication.
Learn More →We also perform skin biopsies and removal of other benign growths. If a spot worries you, start with a skin exam, Dr. Brady will tell you plainly whether it needs treatment, removal, or just watching.
What to Expect from an In-Office Procedure
Most surgical dermatology visits follow the same simple arc: Dr. Brady examines the growth, explains what it is and what removing it involves, numbs the area with local anesthetic, and performs the procedure, often in a matter of minutes. Many removals can be done the same day as your evaluation.
Afterward, you'll leave with straightforward aftercare instructions. Most patients return to normal activities immediately. If tissue was sent for pathology, we contact you with results and walk you through anything they mean for your care.
Not sure whether that bump is a cyst, a skin tag, or something that needs a closer look? Book an evaluation, identifying it correctly is the first step, and treatment can usually happen on the spot.
Insurance & Costs, Up Front
Medically necessary removals (growths that are painful, inflamed, infected, or suspicious) are typically covered by most major insurance plans, including Medicare. Purely cosmetic removals are self-pay, and you'll know the cost before anything happens. Either way, our team verifies your benefits first.
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Are in-office dermatology procedures painful?
Most procedures are done under local anesthetic, the brief pinch of the numbing injection is usually the most uncomfortable part. Patients are routinely surprised by how quick and easy the visit is, and most drive themselves home.
Will a removal leave a scar?
Any procedure that goes through the skin can leave a mark, but technique matters. Dr. Brady plans incisions and closures to keep scars as small and discreet as possible, and you'll get simple aftercare instructions that help the area heal cleanly.
Is surgical dermatology covered by insurance?
Often, yes. Removal of growths that are painful, inflamed, infected, suspicious, or otherwise medically necessary is typically covered by most major plans, including Medicare. Purely cosmetic removals are self-pay, and we'll tell you the cost up front. Our team verifies your benefits before your visit.
Do biopsy or excision results get reviewed?
Yes. Tissue removed during a biopsy or excision is sent for pathology review, and we follow up with you about the results and any next steps your diagnosis calls for.
Ready to Have It Looked At?
From cysts and skin tags to spots that need a biopsy, Dr. Brady handles it personally, usually in a single visit. Most insurance plans and Medicare accepted.