Merchant City Medical Group offers surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, from our state of the art clinics throughout the UK & Europe.

Expert Skin Cancer Treatment & Melanoma Surgery

At Merchant Group Medical, we provide expert skin cancer treatment and melanoma surgery, offering rapid assessment, same-day diagnosis, and precise removal of suspicious moles or skin cancers. Our consultant-led team, and plastic surgery expertise, treats basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma, ensuring complete tumour removal while achieving optimal cosmetic outcomes, particularly for delicate areas such as the face and neck. Serving patients across Scotland from our state-of-the-art clinic, we deliver world-class care with a focus on safety, effectiveness, and patient confidence.

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Procedure overview

TYPE OF ANAESTHETIC

Local

LENGTH OF SURGERY

30-60 minutes

HOSPITAL STAY

Outpatient

RECOVERY

Recovery depends on the lesion, the area and your lifestyle and job.

Skin Cancer Removal

    Our Merchant medical group provides expert diagnosis and treatment for all major types of skin cancer.
    Types of Skin Cancer:
  • Basal cell carcinoma: The most common type; slow growing and does not spread.
  • Squamous cell carcinoma: Can grow quickly and has the potential to spread.
  • Malignant melanoma: Often appears as a dark or changing mole; less common but more serious.
    • Treatment:
  • Most skin cancers are treated with simple surgical removal.
  • Reconstruction: Some cases may require a skin graft or local flap.
  • Further Tests: Scans or additional investigations may be required in more serious cases including referral to Multi-Disciplinary Meetings on the NHS.
    • Our priority is always to ensure complete skin cancer removal while minimising any functional or cosmetic impact, particularly in visible or sensitive areas.

Why Choose Merchant Group Medical for Skin Cancer Treatment?

  • Rapid Access: Prompt consultations, biopsies, and surgery, helping to significantly reduce waiting times (subject to clinical vetting, including pre-assessment images).
  • Personalised, High-Quality Care: Our modern facility provides attentive, individualised care in a calm and professional setting.
  • Private Alternative to NHS Waiting Lists: We offer fast access to treatment for patients facing long NHS delays, delivering expert care while supporting the wider healthcare system.

Treatment Options

    Most skin cancers are successfully treated with simple surgical removal.
  • Simple Excision: For small, localised cancers, we perform precise excisions to ensure complete removal while preserving healthy surrounding tissue.
  • Skin Grafts & Local Flaps: For larger or more complex cases, reconstruction may involve a skin graft or a local flap using nearby tissue to achieve the best functional and cosmetic result.
  • Facial & Neck Reconstruction: For cancers affecting the face and neck, we use advanced plastic surgery techniques to minimise visible scarring and restore a natural appearance.

What are the risks?

The risks of minor skin surgery include bleeding, infection, delayed wound healing, permanent scarring (which can vary in appearance), and a small risk of the lesion recurring.

Skin Cancer Aftercare

At Merchant Group Medical, our care continues beyond surgery, with personalised aftercare guidance and follow-up appointments to support healing and address any concerns. When appropriate additional tests or referrals in more serious cases after the pathology results.
EXPLORE SKIN CANCER REMOVAL AFTERCARE

Further Reading


British Association Of Plastic, Reconstructive And Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) guide to skin cancer

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Excellence Record

Merchant City Medical Group is proud to be one of the leading providers of Hair Transplant Surgeries and Medical Aesthetics within the UK and Europe. With our extensive team of expert surgeons, nurse practitioners and consultants, you will be met with the utmost dedication and compassion throughout your journey with us.
  • 30+ Years of combined experience
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Cosmetic Procedure Screening Questionnaire

It can be used as a screening questionnaire to tell whether you might have BDD.

1) How often do you do you deliberately check your feature(s)? Not accidentally catch sight of it. Please include looking at your feature in a mirror or other reflective surfaces like a shop window or looking at it directly or feeling it with your fingers.
2) To what extent do you feel your feature(s) are currently ugly, unattractive or ‘not right’?
3) To what extent does your feature(s) currently cause you a lot of distress?
4) How often does your feature(s) currently lead you to avoid situations or activities?
5) To what extent does your feature(s) currently preoccupy you? That is, you think about it a lot and it is hard to stop thinking about it?
6) If you have a partner, to what extent does your feature(s) currently have an effect on your relationship with an existing partner? (e.g. affectionate feelings, number of arguments, enjoying activities together). If you do not have a partner, to what extent does your feature(s) currently have an effect on dating or developing a relationship?
7) To what extent does your feature(s) currently interfere with your ability to work or study, or your role as a homemaker? (Please rate this even if you are not working or studying: we are interested in your ability to work or study.)
8) To what extent does your feature(s) currently interfere with your social life? (with other people, e.g. parties, pubs, clubs, outings, visits, home entertainment)
9) To what extent, do you feel your appearance is the most important aspect of who you are?

Do I have BDD?

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

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When you score more than 40 points, this is an indication that you likely have Body Dysmorphic Disorder. However, this is not a formal diagnosis. This test can also be used after a treatment to see if symptoms have improved.

What now?

For more information on BDD and support, you can contact us.

If you are a UK resident, we suggest:

    • reaching out to your GP for more help
    • self-refer to NHS Talking Therapies.

When speaking to a health professional, you may present your clinic history or a printed form to clearly outline the symptoms you’ve experienced.