Earlobe Reconstruction grows in popularity

By Skin Surgery Clinic Team / December 19, 2014

In just a few months the Skin Surgery Clinic has become one of the UK’s leading clinics for earlobe reconstruction and repair. Today we have a look at the earlobe procedures we offer at the Clinic and why people are travelling from far and wide to have them here in Leeds. Outstanding medical team We […]

Surgical Lighting Upgraded

By Skin Surgery Clinic Team / November 21, 2014

The operating room in our Minor Ops Suite has been fitted with an industry-leading new overhead surgical light as we continue to upgrade our facilities here at the Clinic. The new light, a Brandon Medical Astramax HD-LED, was approved for installation by our Medical Director David Watt to provide even better conditions in our […]

Big increase in surgery to mend ‘flesh tunnel’ earlobes

By Skin Surgery Clinic Team / November 14, 2014

According to a recent report in the Guardian newspaper, patients are paying around £1,800 to rebuild earlobes that have been damaged by flesh tunnels, stretching or gauging. Luckily, there are more affordable options available.

Are you worried about a mole?

By Skin Surgery Clinic Team / July 29, 2014

Don’t leave it too long to get it checked out. Melanoma is relatively rare, but is becoming more common. There are currently almost 13,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the UK and it is one of the most common cancers in people aged 15-34. More than 2,000 people die every year in the UK […]

Do I need a referral from my GP to have a mole privately removed?

By Skin Surgery Clinic Team / June 12, 2014

A question that we are often asked at the clinic: The simple answer is no, a GP referral is not necessary. Many of our patients do come to us with a referral from their GP, but it is not a requirement. We are medically registered to be able to treat you if you self-refer to […]