Patient Information
This page contains useful information for existing patients. There are links to external web sites where you can learn more about your medical condition. We have also posted advice regarding looking after your skin, particularly after surgery and laser treatment.
Skin Conditions
The links below are sources of high quality, reliable information regarding many many skin conditions. Click on the link for the relevant condition, or simply clinic on the general links to be able to search for yourself.
Skin Cancer Information
After treatment advice
Below are helpful information leaflets in the form of pdf files. You will need a pdf file viewer to view them. If you need advice, please don't hesitate to telephone the clinic where the treatment was given or our resident clinical nurse specialist. Out of hours, emergency advice is available through NHS Direct or your GP.
After a Biopsy or Skin Surgery
- After a punch biopsy
- After a shave/curettage
- After cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen)
- After a scalp biopsy
- After a skin graft/flap
- After skin surgery
After Laser Treatment
- After hair removal laser
- After vascular laser
- Afer resurfacing laser (small areas)
- After large area resurfacing (e.g. full face)
After Aesthetic Treatment
- After a chemical peel
- After a filler injection