PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

Minor Skin Operation

• All operations are undertaken as an outpatient procedure.
• Please avoid all Aspirin-containing medicines and, if possible, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [eg Brufen, Naproxen]
  3 days prior to surgery.
• All operations are carried out under a local anaesthetic.
• You will be awake during the operation, but the area being operated on will be numb so that you should feel no discomfort.
• You will be able to drive yourself home, unless otherwise advised.
• Local anaesthesia is usually effective for 2 hours, after which a little discomfort may be present. If necessary, 2 Paracetamol tablets may be taken every 6 hours.
• If stitches are used you will be advised when and where they should be removed. They will usually be removed after 5 - 10 days.
• Do not smoke. Even one cigarette adversely affects wound healing and increases the risks for infection.
• If you have any specific questions or concerns please discuss with Dr Banfield.

Important : all minor skin operations will leave a scar