FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions

The consultation can be in-person or virtual, and it takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

If you are attending a virtual consultation with us, you will have been asked to take and send us some photos of your condition ahead of your appointment. We ask you to take two images per lesion or area of concern: one close-up and one from about one to two feet away.

Typically, it includes a thorough evaluation of your skin condition and medical history and a discussion of treatment options.

A copy of the letter will be sent to you and your GP. You will receive leaflets with information about your diagnosis and treatment.

You can do so; however, larger and more complex procedures may require a separate appointment.

We remove cancerous and non-cancerous skin lesions, including moles, cysts, lipomas, skin tags, and seborrheic keratoses.

Minor surgery may be necessary in the treatment of lesions or skin cancer. Several procedures may be performed, including:

– Skin biopsy

– Excision of the lesion

– Shave excision

– Cryosurgery

All surgical procedures are performed under local anaesthesia, and the effect of the anaesthetic will last for 2-3 hours. You will be treated on a day-case basis, which means you will not have to stay overnight at the clinic.

After the surgery, you will have a dressing or a pressure dressing. It is important to keep the dressing dry for 48 hours.

After 48 hours:

Remove the dressing and gently wash the surgical wound with soap and water. Pat it dry carefully, then apply a new dressing. Depending on your surgical procedure, we recommend keeping the wound covered for about 10 to 12 days.

Repeat the procedure every day or every other day until the wound is dry.

You may have dissolvable or non-dissolvable stitches.

We do not recommend strenuous exercises, swimming, or sauna for two weeks.

If you have a lesion on your skin that grows or changes shape and colour, itches, bleeds, scabs over, and does not heal completely, you should see a specialist.

It’s important to check your entire body every one to two months. Watch for changes in the’ number, size, shape, and colour of pigmented areas.

To prevent skin cancer effectively, it’s essential to minimise sun exposure. Excessive sun ultraviolet (UV) rays are the primary cause of skin cancer. Make sure to apply sunscreen generously on all exposed areas of your skin, including your lips, wear protective clothing such as long sleeves, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses whenever possible, and seek shade. The sun’s rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Get vitamin D through supplements rather than seeking the sun, and avoid tanning beds.

Be vigilant regarding any changes to your skin and seek help immediately if a lesion increases in size, changes shape or colour, or does not heal.