When it comes to skin conditions that may require surgical excision, understanding the process and potential complications is crucial. Here's a detailed overview of our skin surgery services and what patients can expect:
 

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Skin Surgery for Various Conditions:

1. Epidermoid Cyst: A benign growth under the skin, often filled with keratin.

2. Lipoma: A non-cancerous fatty tumour that typically feels soft and moves easily under the skin.

3. Large Mole: Moles that are deemed potentially concerning or cosmetically bothersome.

4. Large Pedunculated Skin Tag: Skin tags that are sizable and need surgical removal.

5. Plantar corn: Corns are painful, thickened skin lesions that result of repeated friction and pressure. It common occurs and soles. 
 

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The Surgical Procedure:

1. Skin Preparation: This involves marking the surgical site and disinfecting the area to minimize infection risk.

2. Local Anaesthesia: A local anaesthetic is injected to numb the area, ensuring a painless procedure.

3. Skin Incision: A precise incision is made to access the lesion.

4. Lesion Removal: The lesion is carefully separated from surrounding tissues and removed.

5. Haemostasis: Any bleeding is controlled to maintain a clear surgical field.

6. Cleaning: The wound is thoroughly cleaned to prevent infection.

7. Primary Closure: The wound is closed using sutures (typically removed 7 to 10 days after the procedure).

8. Dressing: A sterile dressing is applied to protect the surgical site.
 

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While skin surgery is generally safe, potential complications may include:

- Bleeding: Excessive bleeding during or after the procedure.

- Infection: Infection at the surgical site, leading to wound breakdown

- Scarring: Some degree of scarring is expected, though our techniques aim to minimize it.

- Pain: The discomfort or pain after surgery is usually minimal and manageable with 1 to 2 days medication.

- Delayed Healing: In some cases, wounds may take longer to heal completely. Factors that may delay the healing include older age, medical conditions, wound infection, and poor wound care. 
 

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At Klinik Careist, our experienced team provides safe and effective skin surgeries. If you're dealing with a skin condition and unsure if it may require surgical intervention, arrange an appointment with us, let us examine and guide you through the treatment. 


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