Procedure
Skin Surgery
Skin surgery covers the diagnostic and therapeutic removal of skin and subcutaneous lesions, from benign cysts and lipomas to suspicious moles and confirmed skin cancers.
When this procedure is used
- Suspicious moles and skin lesions requiring biopsy
- Basal cell, squamous cell and other skin cancers
- Sebaceous cysts and lipomas
- Symptomatic or cosmetically concerning skin lumps
What to expect
Assessment
Clinical examination, photographic documentation and discussion of margins, scar position and histology plan.
The procedure
Most lesions are removed under local anaesthetic as a day case. Larger or deeper lesions may require sedation or general anaesthetic.
Recovery
Simple wound care with sutures removed at 7–14 days. Histology and any further management are reviewed at follow-up.
Arrange a consultation
Consultations with Dr Mpho Muvhango take place at Mediclinic Brits. Reception can assist with appointment times, medical aid pre-authorisation and pre-operative arrangements.