Dean has performed an excision of a lesion/s today. Your wound has been closed using a suture, that is either dissolvable or that will need to be removed in 5 to 10 days. He will let you know what he/she has used. A dressing has been applied and should be left intact for as long as possible. You may shower normally keeping the dressing intact and pat dry or air dry. If bleeding occurs though the dressing, apply some pressure to the area until the bleeding subsides. You may reinforce the dressing with more tape. Leave dressing intact until your post-operative appointment. If you experience any discomfort in the short term, after the local anaesthetic has worn off, Panadol is usually sufficient, and take antibiotics if prescribed. You should refrain from heavy lifting or exercise on the day of the procedure but may resume exercise and work the following day. If the lesion has been removed from your lower body we recommend that you elevate the area as much as possible for the first two to three days. If there are any signs of excessive bleeding, pain and tenderness over the next few days please contact our rooms on 9828 1300.

Dean has performed a biopsy or shave of your skin today. These small areas may bleed for up to four to eight hours. A dressing has been applied and can be showered off the next day, and micropore tape reapplied. This is the tape given to you on the day of the procedure. For subsequent showers, keep the micropore tape intact and pat dry or air dry. If bleeding occurs through the dressing, simply reinforce the dressing with more tape and leave until it falls away. It is important to keep tape on the wounds so that they can heal slightly moist and usually you should expect full healing within 10 days. If there are any signs of excessive redness, pain and tenderness over the next few days please call our rooms on 9828 1300.