Jill Biden has cancerous skin lesions removed

• During the surgery preparations, a lesion over Biden's left eye was also spotted, removed and sent for examination.
• Another lesion was discovered on her chest and was confirmed to be basal cell carcinoma. All cancerous tissue was successfully removed, per the physician.

Catch up quick: The procedure, commonly known as Mohs surgery, had been recommended out of an abundance of caution.

What they're saying: "As anticipated, the First Lady is experiencing some facial swelling and bruising, but is in good spirits and is feeling well," O'Connor wrote.

• "She's doing well and in good spirits," said the first lady's press secretary, Vanessa Valdivia, in a statement on Wednesday night.
• "She sends her love and gratitude to all the doctors and nurses at Walter Reed for their expertise, care, and kindness, and appreciates all those who have sent her well-wishes and prayers."

Of note: President Biden was with his wife Wednesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland for the procedure.

Editor's note: This article has been updated with comment from press secretary Vanessa Valdivia and to reflect that first lady Jill Biden has returned to the White House.