Soft Tissue & Skin Surgery

Expert surgical assessment and removal of soft tissue lumps, skin lesions and tumours is available, including diagnostic biopsies to determine the nature of any suspicious growth.

Conditions Treated

Soft tissue and skin surgical services include:

• Lipomas — benign fatty lumps under the skin
• Sebaceous Cysts — blocked skin glands forming a sac
• Skin Tumours — including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma
• Melanoma — malignant skin cancer requiring wide excision
• Lymph Node Excision — removal of enlarged or suspicious nodes
• Ganglions — fluid-filled cysts near joints
• Abscesses — surgical drainage of infected collections

When Should a Lump Be Removed?

Not all lumps require surgery, but evaluation is important. Consider seeking assessment if a lump:

• Is growing rapidly
• Is painful or tender
• Has changed in appearance or colour
• Is hard or fixed to underlying tissue
• Is associated with skin changes or ulceration
• Has been present for a long time without explanation

Diagnostic Biopsy

When the nature of a lump is uncertain, a biopsy may be recommended — removing a small sample of tissue for laboratory analysis. This helps determine whether a growth is benign or malignant and guides the most appropriate treatment plan.

Procedure and Recovery

Most soft tissue procedures are performed under local anaesthesia as day cases. Recovery is typically quick with minimal scarring. Wound care instructions and follow-up arrangements will be discussed at the time of consultation.