During this procedure, a small round bladed instrument is used to remove a round core of tissue ranging from 3 to 8 millimetres in diameter. A stitch or 2 may be used however, sometimes stitches are not used. You may have a small scar which appears as a 3 to 8-millimetre fine line which may heal as a circular indentation or puckering.
Category: Skin
Surgery (local anaesthetic)
If your consultant recommends a minor procedure under local anaesthetic, this is done at our day surgery unit within the clinic. They type of procedure depends on the size and spread of the cancer. Pre-surgery If your consultant suggests and you decide to proceed to surgery (under local anaesthetic) you will be asked to sign a consent form. You will have an opportunity to ask your consultant any questions about the procedure, risks involved and any other query. After you sign the consent form, our nurse will accompany you and will show you to the changing area and prepare you for theatre. Types of surgery During your appointment prior to […]
Types of skin cancer
Following your diagnosis your consultant will carry out further tests to identify the type of cancer you have and the extent of its spread. This then confirms the treatment plan that would be tailor-made for you. Basal cell carcinoma Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a non-melanoma skin cancer originating in the basal cell layer. It mainly affects fair skinned people around the face, neck, head and is usually linked to your skin being exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays either directly from the sun or sunbeds. BCC, however, is not a hereditary condition. Squamous cell carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) originates in the squamous cell layer of your skin. This non-melanoma […]
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy literally means ‘treatment using low temperature’ and refers to the removal of skin lesions by freezing them. The most common agent used by your consultant is liquid nitrogen.
Types of skin biopsy
A skin biopsy is a short procedure where a sample of skin is removed and sent to the Pathology laboratory to be analysed under the microscope. A skin biopsy will help to diagnose your skin condition and plan treatment. Punch biopsy A small round bladed instrument is used to remove a round core of tissue ranging from 3 to 8 millimetres in diameter. 1 to 2 stitches may be used however, sometimes stitches are not used. You may have a small scar which appears as a 3 to 8 millimetre fine line. Sometimes this heals as a circular indentation or puckering. Incisional biopsy A small eye-shaped piece of skin is […]
