Hi- I just had the same type of Leukoplakia patch removed. I, too, could have waited but was glad I had it taken care. Recovery hasn’t been bad at all. I am happy to answer any questions about the procedure. Mine was biopsies and came back with mild dysplasia as well.

42 years old, past smoker and social drinker
Lesion on left lateral of tongue identified and biopsied August 2016
Incisional biopsy outpatient surgery scheduled October 31, 2018
All biopsy results have been negative for cancer