- An excision is effective at determining the nature of a lesion and identifying early pathology
- It can provide certainty and assurance
- It can have an aesthetically pleasing outcome
The type of lesion excision varies depending on its size and location. A full-thickness skin excision will remove the lesion as deep as the fatty layers beneath the skin. The wound can either be closed directly using suturing techniques, or, if a larger area is removed, a variety of reconstructive options are offered, such as skin grafting or fashioning of local flaps. In some cases a shave biopsy/ lesion removal can be appropriate and resulting wounds heal by secondary intention without the need for reconstruction. Removed skin lesions will be sent to a histopathology laboratory for testing.
Following the procedure you will be required to wear a dressing for up to two weeks, keeping the site covered until it has healed. To begin with, the scar could look pink or purple, but over the course of the next year, it will begin to blend in with your surrounding skin.
“My experience with Mr Chummun was seamless from start to finish. He was honest and clear with what he thought I needed. Any questions I had he answered immediately.”
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- The primary objective of reconstructive surgery is to restore function and anatomy
- Where possible, it also focuses on achieving an aesthetically pleasing and socially acceptable result
- Reconstructive surgery can be of paramount value to greatly improve quality of life and self-confidence
The type of reconstructive surgery you opt for will vastly depend on your individual needs and the nature of the issue at hand. Some examples of reconstructive surgery include breast reconstruction following a mastectomy; hand surgery to correct congenital differences or release a trapped nerve causing symptoms; limb salvage to avoid amputation; facial reconstruction after trauma; cleft lip and palate repair and microsurgical reconstructive techniques.
Talk with your surgeon to determine the best reconstructive procedure for you.
“I had full trust that Mr Chummun understood what I was looking to achieve, and he has absolutely given me everything I had hoped for with my surgery”
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