Skin cancer
At Quaba’s Waterfront Private Hospital facility, our expert plastic surgeons and dermatologists provide comprehensive skin cancer treatment in a single, streamlined experience. Working closely with dermatologists and GPs, we specialise in treating skin cancers in cosmetically sensitive areas and complex cases requiring advanced reconstruction.
Our skilled team offers rapid, same-day consultations, immediate biopsies, and direct access to surgical treatments for Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Melanoma. Our goal is the complete, safe removal of tumours while preserving function and appearance, using techniques like skin grafts and local flaps when needed.
Discover unparalleled expertise, personalised care, and a seamless treatment journey—all under one roof at Quaba.
Skin cancer overview
Skin Cancer Removal
TYPE OF ANAESTHETIC
Local
LENGTH OF SURGERY
30-60 minutes
TIME IN HOSPITAL
Outpatient
RECOVERY
Few days off work, 4-6 weeks before strenuous exercise
Premier Skin Cancer Treatment at Quaba
At Quaba Plastic Surgery, we proudly offer Scotland’s most advanced private skin cancer clinic at our Waterfront Private Hospital facility in Edinburgh. Led by renowned dermatology and plastic surgery experts, our clinic provides a unique, same-day service that includes consultations, immediate biopsies, and direct access to surgical treatments— all under one roof for appropriately vetted patients.
Our team, including Dr Ben Aldridge, the UK’s only dual-qualified consultant in both dermatology and plastic surgery, and Dr Kazem Nassar, esteemed NHS Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, brings unparalleled expertise to each case. Combining dermatology and plastic surgery within a single consultation saves patients multiple visits and delivers a streamlined, efficient treatment experience.
Our approach not only focuses on effectively removing skin cancer but also prioritises exceptional cosmetic outcomes, particularly for areas like the face and neck where tissue is limited. Our advanced plastic surgery techniques ensure that patients achieve natural-looking results with minimal scarring.
Skin cancer removal
Our Waterfront facility is well-equipped to diagnose and treat various types of skin cancer, each with its risks and recommended treatment approach.
Different types of skin cancer pose different risks. The common types of cancer are:
- Basal cell carcinoma – the most common type – slow growing – cannot spread to other parts of the body
- Squamous cell carcinoma – can grow quickly and have the capacity to spread to other parts of the body
- Malignant melanoma – usually present as dark moles – is the least common but can spread to other parts of the body
We will be able to provide you with detailed information about different skin cancers and the risks they pose. The majority of skin cancers are cured by simple removal. However, you may require reconstruction with a skin graft or by rearranging the skin around the defect (local flap). You may also require further investigations, such as scans.
The priority is always to ensure complete skin cancer removal whilst limiting the functional and cosmetic impact removal may have.
Consistently high service provision with patient needs first.
Outstanding service from start to finish. From the first contact with the hospital, their service stayed at the same exceptional level, which is very hard to do. From telephone contact, looking for service information, through to appointment booking, receiving joining instructions, reception waiting, clinical consultation, medical treatment, results, and medical follow-up, it has been exceptional. I was going through a potentially worrying condition, and their service and manner of dealing with me was wonderful. A very caring and human service.
Other medical practices should go visit them and see how great service delivery is undertaken.
Tom Jamieson
Why Choose Us for Skin Cancer Treatment?
•Rapid, Same-Day Access: Our clinic offers prompt consultations, biopsies, and surgery, greatly reducing the waiting times and streamlining the treatment process (subject to vetting with photos beforehand).
•Specialised Dual Expertise: Our combined dermatology and plastic surgery knowledge ensures optimal health and aesthetic outcomes.
•Personalised Care and Luxury Experience: As a boutique private hospital, our facility combines a luxury healthcare experience with attentive, individualized care at every step.
NHS waiting lists have grown significantly, with patients facing long delays for non-urgent skin cancer consultations. Our Waterfront Private Hospital facility offers a fast, private alternative, easing the burden on public healthcare and providing expert, compassionate care in a premium setting.
Treatment options
In most cases, a simple removal is effective in treating skin cancer. However, when cancer affects larger or cosmetically sensitive areas, our team uses sophisticated reconstructive techniques.
•Simple Excision: For small, localised cancers, we perform straightforward excisions, ensuring complete removal while preserving surrounding tissue.
•Skin Grafts and Local Flaps: We may recommend skin grafts or local flaps for larger or more complex areas. Skin grafts transfer healthy skin from another body part to cover the affected area. In some cases, local flaps are required, using nearby tissue to close the wound in a way that blends naturally with the surrounding skin.
•Expertise in Facial and Neck Reconstruction: For cancers on the face and neck, where cosmetic outcomes are critical, we apply 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 (of variable quality) and the risk of recurrence of the lesion.
Skin cancer removal aftercare
At Quaba’s Waterfront facility, our commitment to patient care extends through every phase of treatment, from initial consultation to recovery. Following surgery, patients receive personalised aftercare instructions and attend follow-up consultations to monitor healing and address any concerns.
In some cases, additional tests, such as scans, may be arranged to ensure complete removal.
