Surgery to remove a non-cancerous or cancerous lesion, cyst, scar, or ulcer from the skin of the face, scalp, neck, nipple area, lower leg, or forearm. The area may be repaired with either a flap of muscle, skin or muscle and skin from another part of the body directly after. The procedure is performed either in-hospital or at the specialist's room.
Patient journey
Day of procedure
On the day or days of their Excision of large squamous or basal cell carcinoma, patients typically received the following service(s) which may incur separate fees and costs. The timing and need for these services will depend on your own situation. Depending on the procedure you may be admitted to hospital the night before.
Anaesthetist appointment
Anaesthetic services
Operations
Pathology tests
Specialist fees
Excision of large squamous or basal cell carcinoma
There are currently no specialist fees for this service.
Medical specialty:
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Before seeing a specialist
If you and your doctor agree on a specialist, your doctor will write a referral to that specialist. You can also talk to your doctor or insurer about other options. This can include getting an open referral(opens in new tab).
The guide to costs page can help you understand what may happen when you visit a specialist and avoid unexpected out-of-pocket costs. Ask a specialist how much an initial appointment will cost.
When seeing a specialist
At your initial appointment, you should receive a customised quote from your specialist. It should detail your specialist’s fees and any out-of-pocket costs you might have to pay for this procedure. Additional fees may be charged based on further investigations and your circumstances.
There should be no extra administrative, booking, or hidden costs applied.
