Treatment of Skin Lesions

Mole And Skin Lesion Removal

THE PROCEDURE Removal of a mole or other skin lesion (“lump or bump” or birthmark) is usually performed under local anaesthetic. The mole is carefully removed by one of Consultant Plastic Surgeons and then carefully stitched. WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE? The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic (with you awake and the skin numbed by […]

Skin Cancer Treatment

THE PROCEDURE Skin cancers may come in a variety of forms and all need some sort of treatment. The treatment is most commonly performed surgically, with the lesion removed so it can be analysed in the laboratory. Broadly speaking, the three most common skin cancers are basal cell carcinomas (BCCs), which are usually not capable […]

Skin Tag Removal

WHAT IS A SKIN TAG? A skin tag is a benign protruding growth that may either be pigmented or flesh coloured, commonly appearing around the neck, armpits and groin, but may also appear elsewehere. WHAT DOES THE REMOVAL OF A SKIN TAG ENTAIL? Skin tag removal can be performed under local anaesthetic (with you awake) […]