Many people have problems with their skin which cause concern or problems, for example
skin tags, cysts and moles.
These can catch on clothing or irritate and many patients request removal of such
lesions for non-cosmetic reasons.
These can be removed under local anaesthetic with minor discomfort, usually with
good cosmetic results and minimal scarring being visible. Mole removal can also be
carried out if there is any doubt about their innocence.
What is skin surgery?
Skin surgery means the surgical removal of skin lesions using either a traditional
scalpel or a modern radiosurgical or laser scalpel.
Lesions include:
Moles
Benign skin lesions
Skin tags
Verrucae and warts
In-growing toenails
Sebaceous cysts
Fatty lumps
Our operating suite has been purpose built and has the latest in equipment and facilities
to ensure that we provide you with the safest and best possible treatments. Additionally
our staff have all taken additional training in providing skin surgery treatments.
We offer a package price service for removal of non cancerous skin lesions of £290.
The price covers consultation, procedure and follow-up appointment!
What happens?
The lesion be removed is usually marked out using a special marking pen (purple)
and the area is cleaned with an antiseptic wash.
Next the doctor will inject a local anaesthetic around the are to treated. This might
sting a little for a few seconds but then you should feel no more pain.
The area around the lesion may be covered in a sterile paper cloth to keep bugs away
from the area.
The doctor will then use a scalpel, either a blade or one of the modern alternative
cutting tools to remove the lesion. The piece which has been cut out is usually sent
to the laboratory to be looked at under the microscope as it is important to ensure
that the lesion was not a skin cancer.
The skin is then stitched back together using sterile thread. These stitches are
normally removed in 5-10 days depending on the site of removal.