Blog & Articles
Evidence-based insights on skin health, plastic and reconstructive surgery, recovery and patient care — written by Mr Masha Singh.
New or Changing Moles After a Summer Holiday: When to Seek Review
Found a new or changed mole after time in the sun? How to tell normal from concerning — and when a specialist mole check is worthwhile.
Split and Stretched Earlobe Repair: A Patient's Guide
Torn, split or stretched earlobes can usually be repaired in under an hour under local anaesthetic. What the procedure involves, and when you can re-pierce.
Scars and the Sun: How to Protect a Healing Scar This Summer
Why new scars burn and darken so easily in the sun, and the simple summer routine — SPF, shade and silicone — that protects your final result.
Mole Removal Explained: Options, Scarring and What to Expect
Shave excision, full excision and why every mole is sent for analysis — a surgeon's honest guide to mole removal and the scars it leaves.
Cyst Removal: What to Expect Before, During and After
A step-by-step guide to cyst removal under local anaesthetic — from consultation and the procedure itself to stitches, scarring and recovery.
Sunscreen and SPF Explained: A Surgeon's Guide to Sun Protection
Which SPF actually matters, how much sunscreen you really need, and the sun-safe habits a skin cancer surgeon recommends for the British summer.
Lumps Under the Skin: Cysts, Lipomas and When to Seek Review
A surgeon's guide to common lumps under the skin — cysts, lipomas and others — and the red flags that genuinely warrant review.
Understanding Actinic Keratosis: Sun Damage and Skin Cancer Risk
What these rough, sun-damage patches are, why they matter, and how they are treated — from cryotherapy to topical creams.
When Should I Worry About a Mole? A Surgeon's Guide
Practical guidance on distinguishing normal mole changes from concerning features that warrant specialist review.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma: What You Need to Know
A detailed look at the second most common skin cancer, its appearance, risk factors, and why early assessment matters.
What to Expect From a Private Skin Cancer Consultation
A practical guide to your private skin cancer appointment — what to bring, what to expect, and typical timescales.
Mohs Reconstruction: What Happens After Skin Cancer Removal
Understand the reconstructive journey after Mohs micrographic surgery — from simple closures to complex facial reconstruction.
Understanding Melanoma: Risk Factors and Prevention
Melanoma rates continue to rise in the UK. Learn which risk factors matter most and what practical steps can reduce your risk.
Life After Melanoma: Follow-Up, Surveillance and Skin Health
Surveillance, self-examination, psychological support, and protecting your skin for life after a melanoma diagnosis.
Keloid vs Hypertrophic Scars: What's the Difference?
Understand how these two common scar types differ, why they form, and the treatment options available from silicone therapy to surgical revision.
What to Expect at Your First Consultation
A practical guide to your first appointment: what Mr Singh will ask, what he will examine, and the questions you should come prepared to ask.
Early Signs of Skin Cancer: When to Seek Review
Learn the warning signs every patient should know about moles, lesions and skin changes — and when specialist review is essential.
Recovering from Breast Reduction: The First Six Weeks
A week-by-week guide to what to expect during recovery, including pain management, garment use, exercise and return to work.
Non-Surgical Treatments for Skin Cancer: What Are the Options?
From topical creams and photodynamic therapy to cryotherapy and radiotherapy — when non-surgical treatment is the right choice for skin cancer, and when surgery remains the better option.
Basal Cell Carcinoma Explained: Signs, Treatment and Recovery
The most common form of skin cancer explained — from recognising early signs to understanding the full range of treatment options.
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