- Duration
- 20–60 min depending on the lesion
- Anaesthesia
- Local
- Recovery
- Variable, depending on the extent
- Price
- Depending on the procedure (health cover possible)
Eyelid lesions cover a range of benign and malignant conditions of the eyelids that call for specialist ophthalmic care. Cysts, chalazia, tumours, molluscum: every lesion is examined, diagnosed and treated with precision.
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Indications
- Recurrent or persistent chalazia
- Meibomian cysts
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Papillomas
- Eyelid naevi
- Malignant tumours (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma)
How the procedure works
Consultation and diagnosis
Clinical examination, slit lamp, photographs. Frozen-section biopsy if malignancy is suspected.
Local anaesthesia
Infiltration around the lesion.
Surgical excision
Precise removal of the lesion, with margins matched to its histological nature.
Histopathology
Sent for histological confirmation according to the nature of the lesion.
Reconstruction if required
Local repair or flap, depending on the size of the tissue defect.
Before / after results
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BEFOREAFTER
Frequently asked questions
Yes. If the underlying meibomian gland dysfunction persists, other glands may block and cause new chalazia. Treating the underlying cause, dermatological or ophthalmic follow-up and IPL sessions all help to reduce the number of recurrences.