All Treatments
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Face
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Mouth
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Skin
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Cosmetics
"I would like to say a big thank you for doing my surgery so well. The scar is beautifully neat and I am very grateful."
Skin cancer removal: Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer in the UK. It is a low-grade skin cancer which rarely spreads, but if untreated it can continue to grow becoming very large and destroying the surrounding healthy tissue, which is why it is also known as a "rodent ulcer". A number of different techniques are available to treat BCC, and the most appropriate will depend on the type of BCC, which part of the body is affected, and your general health.
Skin cancer removal: Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common skin cancer in the UK. This can be a more aggressive tumour and can sometimes spread to other parts of the body. There are a number of different treatments for this condition and as a specialist member of the skin cancer multi-disciplinary team (MDT), Greg can provide or recommend the ideal treatment.
Skin cancer removal: Melanoma
Melanoma is a less common but serious skin cancer, which can spread to other parts of the body if not removed early. It most commonly appears as a pigmented mark or mole. Surgical removal is usually the treatment of choice in the first instance.
Skin cancer reconstruction: flaps
Lifting and turning in a flap of adjacent skin and can often fill in defects following skin cancer removal. This type of reconstruction usually heals quickly and can blend in very naturally. Occasionally a skin graft will be a better type of reconstruction. Greg has extensive experience in removal and reconstruction of skin cancers and can advise on the best choice of reconstruction.
Skin cancer reconstruction: grafts
Skin grafts are taken from loose skin elsewhere on the body and used to reconstruct defects following skin cancer removal. Greg has extensive experience in removal and reconstruction of skin cancers and can advise on the best choice of reconstruction.
Cosmetic removal of benign moles
Moles can be unsightly and lead to anxiety and loss of confidence due to their appearance. It is important to diagnose the cause of the mole, as occasionally it can be more sinister. The way in which it is removed is also an important consideration, especially if the main reason is for cosmesis. Greg has extensive experience in skin and cosmetic surgery and can provide you with expert treatment for the removal of benign moles.
Removal of fatty lumps: lipomas
Lipomas are common fatty tumours found in the head and neck. It is normally recommended that these tumours are removed to stop them becoming large and disfiguring, and to confirm the benign diagnosis. Removal of these lesions by using cosmetic incisions to reduce the impact of scarring is very important.
Scar revision
After injury, the superficial layer of the skin usually heals within a week or two. However deeper layers will often take up to twelve months to heal and soften completely. It is very important to give any wound enough time to settle down before considering surgical scar revision. After 12 months if the scar is still ugly or painful, then scar revision in experienced hands can often result in considerable improvement.
