Skin Cancer Surgery
At Midland Skin we offer Skin Cancer Surgery for patients in Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Worcester and the Midlands.
What types of Skin Cancer are treated by Surgery?
The treatment of choice of virtually all types of skin cancer is Surgical Excision. This applies to Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC), Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) and Melanoma – the three most common skin cancers in the UK.
Quick facts about Skin Cancer Surgery [TO UPDATE]
- You need three 45 minute treatments – one every 3 to 4 weeks
- The results get better with time and at one year there is an average reduction in inflammatory spots of 97% according to clinical studies
- There are no harmful side effects
- The treatment is safe in all skin tones and all year round
- You do not need to take long-term tablets or creams
- There can be short-lived purges which can be managed with medications
What does Skin Cancer Surgery involve?
Once a diagnosis of skin cancer is made, the growth and a predetermined safety margin need to be excised. This is because skin cancers have the tendency to grow finger link projections around them which can not be easily seen with the naked eye. Once the tumour is removed, the wound is mended usually using stitches. The skin that has been excised is sent for testing under the microscope.
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What are the cure rates for Skin Cancer Surgery?
This depends on the type of skin cancer that is being treated, and it is best to discuss this with your Dermatologist.
What happens if there is not enough skin to mend a wound after a Skin Cancer has been removed?
We harness our expertise in various skin surgery techniques to either move skin from nearby (this is known as a skin flap) or from another site of the body (this is known as a skin graft). Different methods of repairing wounds are shown in the diagram below.
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About the Author
This page has been written and/or medically reviewed by Dr Sajjad Rajpar, Consultant Dermatologist and Medical Director of Midland Skin, Birmingham.
Dr Rajpar is on the GMC Specialist Register in Dermatology and has over 20 years’ experience in clinical dermatology. He provides clinical oversight to ensure the information on this page is accurate, balanced and consistent with current dermatology practice.
Dr Sajjad Rajpar
Date last updated: 9th Mar 2026
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