Cyst Removal Question: Dear Aurora Clinics, I discovered a cyst in my armpit a couple of years ago and sought the advice of my doctor who informed me that it should be surgically removed. This was carried out six months ago but one month after surgery I had to return because of pain. I still […]
Question: Eight months ago I had mole removal surgery for a lesion situated next to my nose. However, I am now left with stitch marks which look unsightly. Is it possible to excise this area again and re-stitch it? Answer: It sounds as though you have cross stitches in your incision which have left dots […]
The warning signs Each and every one of us has blemishes on our skin, in the form of freckles moles, birth marks and spots: some people have more than others. On average, we have around 25 moles throughout our bodies although this number can increase or decrease from person to person. With this in mind, […]
Question: Dear Aurora Clinics, I have a medium-sized raised scar below my nose from when I fell face-first on the concrete 1-2 years ago. It is very annoying but doesn’t really hurt. How do I treat this? I want it as small and unnoticeable as possible. The only thing I am treating it with at […]
Question: I recently had a mole removed from the front bicep of my arm and I believe it has healed into a hypertrophic scar. My GP did it for me and used stiches that were left in for about a week and a half. In your opinion was that too soon to remove the stitches? […]