Skincodes provides specialist dermatological surgery for skin lesions requiring removal, biopsy, or excision. All procedures are performed by Dr Ang Sue-May under local anaesthetic in a clinical setting.
Every surgical procedure begins with thorough assessment. We do not remove lesions without first understanding their nature – because accurate diagnosis guides appropriate management, and because your safety is our primary concern.
Surgical removal of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma with appropriate margins and histological confirmation. For many types of skin cancer, surgical excision is the primary and most effective form of treatment, offering the best chance of complete removal and long-term clearance.
Safe removal of benign moles for cosmetic or comfort reasons, with pre-removal assessment. Every mole should be assessed before removal – without exception. Cosmetic removal without prior assessment carries the risk of removing a lesion that may have required more careful management.
Methods include shave excision for raised moles and surgical excision for flat or deeper moles. All removed tissue is sent for histological review.
Surgical excision of keloid scars combined with post-operative steroid injections to reduce recurrence. Keloids are a form of pathological scarring that extends beyond the original wound boundaries. Excision alone carries a meaningful risk of recurrence – often larger than before.
At Skincodes, surgery is typically followed by a course of intralesional corticosteroid injections, administered into the excision site at defined intervals during the healing phase.
Removal of cysts, lipomas, skin tags, and other benign growths. Lesion excisions are performed in-clinic under local anaesthetic. The excised tissue is sent for pathological examination if clinically indicated.
Comprehensive removal of skin cancers with wider margins for complete clearance. Wide local excision is most commonly indicated in the management of skin cancers and atypical lesions where clear margins are a clinical priority.
The margin of normal tissue removed is guided by the type and characteristics of the lesion, as established by international clinical guidelines.
Dermatological surgery performed by a specialist offers distinct advantages:
