Neurofibroma Removal

Can neurofibromas be removed in a single visit?

Yes — Dr. Wai-Yee Li removes neurofibromas under local anesthetic with sessions planned so multiple lesions come off in one visit, a practical difference for patients with neurofibromatosis. Each excision is closed with a plastic surgeon’s attention to the final scars.

Neurofibromas — benign nerve-sheath growths in and under the skin — can appear singly or, for patients with neurofibromatosis, by the dozen. Dr. Li removes them under local anesthetic with a plastic surgeon's attention to the final scars, including multiple lesions in a single visit.

Removal designed for this condition

Multiple lesions, one visit — for patients with neurofibromatosis, sessions are planned so several growths come off at once rather than across endless appointments.
Local anesthetic — awake and comfortable in the office; no hospital, no general anesthetic.
Scar-conscious technique — each excision is placed and closed to heal as the finest line the site allows, which matters when there are many.
Pathology when appropriate — removed tissue can be confirmed, with results explained in plain language.

A practical, respectful approach

Patients managing neurofibromatosis live with this for the long term. Dr. Li's consultations focus on what bothers you most — the lesions that are painful, catching, or most visible — and building a removal plan around your priorities, at your pace.

Serving Arcadia, Pasadena, and South Pasadena

To build a removal plan around your priorities, book a consultation or call 626.888.9728.

Frequently asked questions

Can multiple neurofibromas be removed in one visit?

Yes — that is central to how Dr. Li plans these sessions, especially for patients with neurofibromatosis, prioritizing the lesions that are painful, catching, or most visible.

Is removal painful?

The procedure is done under local anesthetic — the area is numbed, you are awake and comfortable, and you drive home after.

Is a consultation needed first?

Yes — a consultation maps which lesions bother you most and builds the removal plan around your priorities, including how many can come off in one session.

Meet your surgeon

Dr. Wai-Yee Li,
MD PhD FACS

A female board-certified plastic surgeon in Arcadia, Los Angeles, specializing in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery — with a focus on the best surgical outcomes, less pain and minimal scarring.

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