SKIN
Skin cancer removal
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK and, unfortunately, is becoming more common.
Early detection of skin cancer makes it easier to treat and increases the likelihood of successful treatment, so if you’re worried that you may have a skin cancer, it is best to seek advice straight away.
Most skin cancers can simply be removed under local anaesthetic in an outpatient setting, which means recovery can be fast, with minimal downtime. For larger lesions, or those in more complex areas (such as on your nose or around your eyes), a skin graft or local flap reconstruction may be needed. We’ll discuss the best technique with you beforehand, as well as advising on scar care, to ensure the best cosmetic outcome.
Read this guide to skin cancer for more information on the different types of skin cancer, how to recognise them, and steps you can take to reduce your risk.
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ANAESTHETIC
Local anaesthetic
OPERATING TIME
1 hour
HOSPITAL
Daycase
WORK
Next day
EXERCISE
None for 1-2 weeks
FOLLOW UP
1 week with the nurse 2-3 weeks with Mr Pantelides
DRIVING
Must be able to make an emergency stop the next day
PAIN
Additional long acting local anaesthesia given during the surgery, combined with oral analgesia afterwards, should keep you very comfortable during your recovery
BRA