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Specialist surgery to remove skin cancer while retaining as much healthy tissue as possible. Tissue is removed layer by layer and checked under a microscope for cancer cells, with the process repeated until the tissue is cancer free. The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic and is associated with minimal pain or discomfort. An initial consultation with an expert specialist is included. Healing usually takes around 4 to 6 weeks, and strenuous activity should be avoided for 48 hours.