All procedures are performed under local anaesthetic at Renacres or Fairfield Hospitals. Dr Memon performs a wide range of skin surgery procedures with a focus on clinical accuracy and minimal scarring.
Diagnostic Procedures
When a skin condition requires further investigation, a biopsy is often the gold standard for reaching a definitive diagnosis.
Punch Biopsy: A small, circular sample of skin is taken to investigate inflammatory conditions or rashes.
Shave Biopsy: Used for raised lesions to confirm their nature while maintaining a smooth skin surface.
Incisional Biopsy: A partial removal of a larger lesion to provide a detailed histological analysis.
Surgical Excision: The complete removal of skin growths such as Cysts, Lipomas, and symptomatic Moles. This is the primary method for treating confirmed skin cancers like Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC).
Curettage & Cautery: A specialized technique where the lesion is gently scraped away and the base is cauterized to prevent bleeding and recurrence. This is highly effective for superficial lesions and seborrheic keratoses.
Cryotherapy: Using liquid nitrogen to treat pre-cancerous cells (actinic keratoses), viral warts, and other benign skin tags.
