Skin Cancer Treatment

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Surgical Treatment at Swift Access Health

Skin Cancer Surgery

Skin cancer surgery at Swift Access Health is a carefully planned, in-clinic procedure performed under local anaesthetic by consultant plastic surgeons with specialist expertise in skin cancer management. Whether you have been referred following a dermatology assessment or are coming to us for the first time with a suspicious lesion, our team will ensure an accurate diagnosis, complete surgical removal, and excellent aesthetic outcomes with minimal scarring.

The most common types requiring surgery are basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma. Each requires a tailored approach. All excised tissue is sent for histological examination to confirm clear margins. Where the size or location of the lesion requires it, reconstructive techniques including skin flaps and grafts are available to restore both appearance and function.

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Time

30–90 minutes depending on lesion type, size, and location

Results

Complete removal with clear histological margins; well-healed, discreet scar

Risks

Minor bleeding, infection, scarring; further surgery if margins not clear — all discussed pre-operatively

Recovery

7–14 days for initial healing; scar maturation continues over several months

Anaesthetic

Local anaesthetic; sedation available where appropriate

Aftercare

Wound care, sun protection, histology follow-up, and ongoing skin surveillance

Why Choose Swift Access Health

Benefits of Specialist Skin Cancer Surgery

Expert surgical management of skin cancer by consultant plastic surgeons ensures complete removal, histological confirmation, and the best possible cosmetic outcome.

  • Consultant plastic surgeons with dedicated expertise in skin cancer excision and reconstruction
  • All specimens sent for histological analysis to confirm complete removal
  • Advanced reconstructive techniques for lesions on the face, nose, ears, and eyelids
  • Multidisciplinary team approach including dermatologists, surgeons, and a specialist skin cancer nurse
  • Clear communication at every stage — diagnosis, surgery, results, and follow-up
  • Ongoing skin surveillance advice and referral for mole mapping where appropriate
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Your Patient Journey

1. Your
Consultation

Your surgeon will review your diagnosis, examine the lesion, and explain the recommended surgical approach, including the planned incision, expected scar, and closure technique. If you have not yet had a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis, this will be arranged. All questions are answered before you consent to proceed.

Your Patient Journey

2. Your
Treatment

Under local anaesthetic, the cancerous lesion is excised with an appropriate margin of healthy skin. The wound is closed using precise suturing techniques, or reconstructed using a flap or graft where needed. A dressing is applied and the tissue is sent to the pathology laboratory. The procedure typically takes between 30 and 90 minutes.

Your Patient Journey

3. Aftercare

You will leave with clear wound care instructions and a follow-up appointment to review your histology results and check healing. If results confirm complete clearance, ongoing surveillance guidance is provided. If further surgery is needed, this is arranged promptly. Long-term sun protection and regular skin checks are advised for all patients.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. Local anaesthetic is administered before the procedure begins, ensuring you feel no pain during surgery. Some mild soreness or tenderness around the wound is expected in the days afterwards and is easily managed with over-the-counter pain relief.

  • This depends on the type of skin cancer and the histology results. If the margins are clear and the cancer is fully removed, no further surgery is usually needed. Positive margins, more aggressive tumour types, or certain locations may require additional treatment, which your surgeon will discuss with you clearly.

  • All surgical excisions leave a scar. Our plastic surgeons place incisions carefully along natural skin lines and use advanced closure techniques to minimise visibility. Scars continue to improve over 12 months, and your surgeon can advise on scar management if needed.

  • Results are typically available within 10 working days. Your surgeon will contact you to discuss the findings and explain whether any further treatment or follow-up is required.

  • Initial wound healing takes approximately 7–14 days. Scar maturation continues over several months. Patients with skin grafts or flap reconstructions may require a longer recovery period. Your surgeon will provide personalised guidance throughout.

  • Facial skin cancer surgery requires particular care to preserve both function and appearance. Our consultant plastic surgeons use advanced reconstruction techniques — including local flaps and skin grafts — where needed. Mohs micrographic surgery may be recommended for certain high-risk or anatomically sensitive locations.

Related Treatments

Treatments

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Treatments

Skin Biopsy