Hilary got in touch with our surgical team as she wanted to skip the long waiting list and receive a rapid diagnosis and treatment. Due to the location of her skin cancer a local flap of skin from her cheek was used to help close the wound without distorting her nostril. She was kind enough to allow us to film her surgery and share her experience. She is currently three weeks post procedure.
“I had a basal cell carcinoma diagnosed on the side of my nose at my GP’s surgery. I was waiting some time for an appointment to see a specialist. In this time the carcinoma got slightly bigger whilst waiting for the appointment. I was recommended the Skin Surgery Clinic at Guiseley. I made an appointment for a consultation. I am so glad I did. I was looked after extremely well from start to finish. A Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Mr David Watt did a fantastic job. I am extremely pleased with the result. Obviously there was a fee which was very reasonable considering what needed to be done. I would highly recommend the Skin Surgery Clinic for any skin problems as they cover a wide range at reasonable prices. I would not hesitate to use them again. A big thank you to all the staff who made the experience a lot easier with their professional, caring support. Skin Surgery Clinic, Guiseley and Newcastle” -Hilary Norfolk
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- Before surgery
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- One week post surgery
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- Three weeks post surgery
In the video below you will see Mr David Watt carrying out this procedure to remove the basal cell carcinoma on Hilary’s nose.
He uses a local flap of skin from her cheek to help close the wound without distorting her nostril. This patient needed to return to the clinic a week after her procedure to have her stitches removed.
Mr Watt and the healthcare assistant Caroline then gave aftercare advice to Hilary and explained the next steps to ensure that she is cancer-free.
