Dr. Novikov Wellness and Skin Care

11/26/2025

Thank you for choosing Dr. Novikov Wellness and Skin Care as part of your healthcare team. Your loyalty and trust mean a lot to us. We appreciate your continued patient referrals and positive feedback as our practice grows.

11/17/2025

What’s the Difference Between a Cyst and a Lipoma?

Mikhail Novikov, MD explains.

Cyst:
A cyst is a fluid-filled sac just beneath the skin. It often feels soft or movable and may have a small opening (pore) at the surface.

If infected, it can become red, swollen, or painful.

Treatment usually involves draining it and removing the capsule to prevent it from coming back.

Sometimes a second procedure is needed if it’s infected at the time of treatment.

Lipoma:
A lipoma is a solid lump of fatty tissue under the skin.

It’s not fluid-filled and usually feels soft, rubbery, and moves easily when touched.

Lipomas are benign and grow slowly.

Removal is typically a simple outpatient procedure if it becomes bothersome or increases in size.

Don’t overthink a skin issue. Call for a skin assessment appointment with one of our dedicated skin specialists today.

11/13/2025

Mikhail Novikov, MD and our newest team member, VP of Sales Lori Becerra, had a fantastic day sharing how our bedside wound care model is transforming healing outcomes for nursing facilities. We loved connecting with so many dedicated leaders at the Massachusetts Senior Care Association's Annual Meeting & Trade Show at the DCU Center on Thursday. We appreciated the conversations how consistent, expert bedside wound care improve healing times, reduce infections and support stronger Medicare ratings for facilities.

Missed the event? No worries—we’d love to connect to share all the insights we discussed. View more at www.WoundCareMA.com or call 508-936-1657.

11/11/2025

Why should moles, cysts, and skin tags be evaluated by a surgical dermatologist rather than a med spa or general clinic?

Mikhail Novikov, MD, explains:
Medical spas are great for rejuvenation and cosmetic treatments, but when it comes to moles, cysts, or skin tags, evaluation by a skin professional is essential. A surgical dermatologist has the training to recognize what could go wrong — from infection risks to signs of skin cancer.

Seeing a medical professional ensures you get the right information to make an informed decision. Whether or not you choose to have a procedure is always up to you, but it should begin with a proper medical evaluation.

Expert removal. Accurate diagnosis. Better healing.

11/10/2025

What Happens During a Skin Biopsy?

Dr. Mikhail Novikov explains:
Our providers perform many skin biopsies every week — and we know the idea can sound intimidating.

Here’s what really happens:
A small amount of numbing medicine is gently injected beneath the skin using the smallest possible needle. Once the area is fully numb, we remove a small piece (or sometimes the entire spot) to get a precise tissue diagnosis.

This helps us determine whether the growth is benign or cancerous and how aggressive treatment, if any, needs to be.

Our goal is simple — to make the process comfortable, quick, and reassuring for every patient.

11/06/2025

We’re excited to introduce Briana Jackson, PA-C as our newest team member. She is hardworking, detailed oriented, and organized. She brings her experience and love of learning to the practice. Her patient approach is to act as if the patient is a family member.

Read more:
https://northborodoctor.com/2025/10/30/briana-jackson-pa-c/

We’re excited to introduce Briana Jackson, PA-C, the newest member of the Dr. Novikov Wellness & Skin Care provider team!

11/06/2025

It's time to read the November newsletter!!

Now is the perfect time to schedule your annual skin check. Most insurance deductibles reset on January 1, so taking …

10/31/2025

Don't let a skin lump scare you! Schedule your skin check with one of our skin specialists today. Turn your skin scares into skin care!

Happy Halloween.

10/30/2025

🎉 Happy 1-Year Workiversary, Whitney! 🎉

We’re celebrating one year with our incredible head scribe, Whitney!

She plays a huge role in supporting our providers and patients. Her hard work, dedication, and leadership make a difference every single day.

Thank you for all you do (and giving us a reason to have cupcakes too)!

10/29/2025

Wound care for loved ones in a nursing facility often happens at times when families aren't able to be there. So what should you be asking the wound care team? We came up with a list of questions for Dr Novikov.

Remember: Families who stay involved play a big part in the healing process. Don't hesitate to ask the care team questions.

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Wound care for loved ones in a nursing facility often happens when families aren't able to be there. So what should you be asking the wound care team? We cam...

10/29/2025

We’re excited to welcome Physician Assistant Jennifer Hilgenberg to Dr. Novikov Wellness and Skin Care!

Jennifer chose medicine early in life, inspired by her brother’s severe asthma and a foster sibling’s grand mal seizures. “I always knew I wanted to be in medicine,” she says. “When I discovered how happy PAs are in their careers, I knew it was the perfect fit.”

Read more at the link below and then make your annual skin check appoint with Jennifer!

We’re excited to welcome our newest Physical Assistant Jennifer Hilgenberg to Dr. Novikov Wellness and Skin Care!

10/23/2025

Mole, cyst, or skin tag — should you remove them for cosmetic or medical reasons?

Mikhail Novikov, MD, explains that it depends on each patient’s case and requires an individual approach.

If a mole or skin tag is only a cosmetic concern and not causing irritation, bleeding, or pain, removal is optional. But if it’s getting caught on clothing, bleeding, or becoming painful, that makes removal medically necessary.

For moles, Dr. Novikov and providers use a dermatoscope to look for any atypical features that could indicate risk for skin cancer. If a mole appears abnormal or shows signs of change, we remove it surgically as a medical necessity.