Skin Cancer Surgery

Skin Cancer Surgery

Dr Sellars performs a range of surgical excision procedures including skin cancer surgery. Skin cancer removal may include a biopsy to determine the diagnosis, as well as excision of simple lesions and also more complex excision surgery which may include flap repair or skin grafting.

Dermatologists and GP’s will refer patients to Dr Sellars they feel may need a surgical excision. These doctors will often perform a biopsy themselves and then refer to Dr Sellars for the excision once a biopsy diagnosis had been obtained.

As a Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Dr Sellars has been trained in surgical techniques that minimize scarring and give optimal aesthetic results. Dr Sellars takes great care to provide an excellent cosmetic result, whether it be a large cosmetic procedure or a simple lesion excision.

Excisions include: BCC, SCC, Melanoma, Congenital Hairy Naevus, Benign Mole removal

Many procedures can be performed in the consulting rooms under local anaesthetic. However more complex procedures that require skin flaps or skin grafts will be done under sedation or general anaesthetic in hospital. Most children under the age of 12 will not be done with local anaesthetic in the rooms.

Please note Dr Sellars does not perform routine skin checks. These are done by the patient’s local GP or dermatologist.

Dr Sellars can perform biopsies at time of consultation if required.

For skin cancers and mole removal - The initial appointment will be a consultation only, and no extra time for any procedure can be allocated at this time, (eg excision of lesion).

Once Dr Sellars has assessed the area of concern, another appointment for excision can be made. This will depend on the site and size of lesion and age and medical condition of patient.