{"id":2638,"date":"2023-10-02T03:10:54","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T03:10:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/?page_id=2638"},"modified":"2025-11-13T15:12:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T07:12:12","slug":"cold-steel-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/our-services\/cold-steel-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Cold Steel Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2638\" class=\"elementor elementor-2638\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8107675 elementor-section-height-min-height hero-section elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"8107675\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;waves&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M421.9,6.5c22.6-2.5,51.5,0.4,75.5,5.3c23.6,4.9,70.9,23.5,100.5,35.7c75.8,32.2,133.7,44.5,192.6,49.7\n\tc23.6,2.1,48.7,3.5,103.4-2.5c54.7-6,106.2-25.6,106.2-25.6V0H0v30.3c0,0,72,32.6,158.4,30.5c39.2-0.7,92.8-6.7,134-22.4\n\tc21.2-8.1,52.2-18.2,79.7-24.2C399.3,7.9,411.6,7.5,421.9,6.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ae3f051\" data-id=\"ae3f051\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fcbeb4 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8fcbeb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:5}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Services<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cc4fed animated-fast elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4cc4fed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:5}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cold Steel Surgery<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb97f6f elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb97f6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:8}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Livingstone Dermatology, we understand that your skin is a reflection of your health and well-being. We are committed to the latest advancements in dermatological science, and dedicated to providing you with quality care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-db8089f elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"db8089f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e906255 header-img-service elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e906255\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_317654726Edited.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4882\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_317654726Edited.png 792w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_317654726Edited-300x287.png 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_317654726Edited-768x734.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d5faf3c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d5faf3c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4fed0c0\" data-id=\"4fed0c0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-766a2dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"766a2dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Cold Steel Surgery?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8585837 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8585837\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold Steel Surgery is a long-standing and reliable technique in dermatology that makes use of traditional surgical instruments rather than heat, energy or laser-based devices. The term \u201ccold steel\u201d simply means the use of metal instruments such as scalpels and scissors, which allow dermatologists to cut with precision and control.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite its straightforward name, this approach is meticulous, measured and often the most effective option when a skin lesion needs to be completely removed. It remains widely used because of its safety, versatility and ability to provide tissue samples for further testing when it is required.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-08d25bf\" data-id=\"08d25bf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abe2ae4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"abe2ae4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cold-Steel-Surgery.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7256\" alt=\"cold steel surgery Singapore\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cold-Steel-Surgery.webp 1080w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cold-Steel-Surgery-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cold-Steel-Surgery-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cold-Steel-Surgery-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Cold steel surgery is a precise, clinic-based excision under local anaesthetic that removes problematic skin lesions with minimal downtime.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b5942e w-dk-bg e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5b5942e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;waves&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M421.9,6.5c22.6-2.5,51.5,0.4,75.5,5.3c23.6,4.9,70.9,23.5,100.5,35.7c75.8,32.2,133.7,44.5,192.6,49.7\n\tc23.6,2.1,48.7,3.5,103.4-2.5c54.7-6,106.2-25.6,106.2-25.6V0H0v30.3c0,0,72,32.6,158.4,30.5c39.2-0.7,92.8-6.7,134-22.4\n\tc21.2-8.1,52.2-18.2,79.7-24.2C399.3,7.9,411.6,7.5,421.9,6.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48fbcbc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"48fbcbc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d387b38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d387b38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Which tools are often involved in Cold Steel Surgery?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74cd3fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74cd3fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a range of instruments that may be involved. This is dependent on the nature of the procedure. Each tool has its own purpose and together they allow dermatologists to work with precision and care.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This includes:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scalpel \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a sharp blade used to make accurate incisions and remove lesions cleanly.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Surgical scissors \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provide controlled cutting, particularly in delicate areas.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Curette \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a spoon-shaped instrument that gently scrapes or scoops away certain growths.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Forceps \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> small tweezer-like instruments used to hold or stabilise tissue during removal.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Clamps \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help control small blood vessels and reduce bleeding during the procedure.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sutures or adhesives \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> used to close the wound and support proper healing.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dressings \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> applied at the end to protect the treated area while it recovers.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cc82920 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cc82920\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e6bf178\" data-id=\"e6bf178\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-525002f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"525002f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How is Cold Steel Surgery performed?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d30787 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d30787\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The procedure is usually done in the clinic and follows a few simple steps, such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Local anaesthetic<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the treatment area is numbed with a small injection, so you stay comfortable throughout the procedure.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marking the lesion<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> our dermatologist outlines the growth and its margins to guide precise removal.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Removal technique<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depending on the type and size of the lesion:<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shaving it flat with the skin surface<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutting it out fully with a margin of healthy tissue<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a curette (scraping instrument) to gently scoop it away<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Attention to detail<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the method is chosen not only for accuracy but also to achieve the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/272514942_Randomized_double-blind_trial_comparing_the_cosmetic_outcome_of_cutting_diathermy_versus_scalpel_for_skin_incisions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best cosmetic outcome<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wound closure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 the area may be stitched closed with sutures or left to heal naturally with a protective dressing.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Laboratory testing<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in many cases, the removed tissue is sent for histopathology to confirm the diagnosis and ensure complete removal.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4e377b2\" data-id=\"4e377b2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-999ca4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"999ca4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cold-Steel-Surgery2.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7257\" alt=\"cold steel surgery treatment\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cold-Steel-Surgery2.webp 1080w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cold-Steel-Surgery2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cold-Steel-Surgery2-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cold-Steel-Surgery2-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Cold steel surgery removes moles and small skin cancers precisely and safely, usually under local anaesthetic.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-189cd50 w-dk-bg e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"189cd50\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;waves&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M421.9,6.5c22.6-2.5,51.5,0.4,75.5,5.3c23.6,4.9,70.9,23.5,100.5,35.7c75.8,32.2,133.7,44.5,192.6,49.7\n\tc23.6,2.1,48.7,3.5,103.4-2.5c54.7-6,106.2-25.6,106.2-25.6V0H0v30.3c0,0,72,32.6,158.4,30.5c39.2-0.7,92.8-6.7,134-22.4\n\tc21.2-8.1,52.2-18.2,79.7-24.2C399.3,7.9,411.6,7.5,421.9,6.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a553cdb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a553cdb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88596c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"88596c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the benefits of Cold Steel Surgery?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-900e197 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"900e197\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold steel surgery continues to be a trusted choice in dermatology because of its precision and reliability. It offers several advantages for both medical and cosmetic reasons, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accurate removal<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows complete excision of lesions, reducing the chance of recurrence.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diagnostic clarity<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides tissue samples that can be examined under the microscope to confirm if a lesion is benign, precancerous or malignant.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Immediate results<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the unwanted growth is removed in a single session, giving patients prompt relief.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Versatility<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suitable for many different skin conditions, from harmless <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/conditions-we-treat\/mole\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to more serious <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/conditions-we-treat\/skin-cancer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">skin cancers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tailored approach<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the technique is adjusted to the size, type and location of the lesion, ensuring both safety and good cosmetic outcomes.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Proven track record<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> trusted for decades, it remains one of the most effective and dependable methods in dermatology.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ca4c433 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ca4c433\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;waves&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom_negative&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M790.5,93.1c-59.3-5.3-116.8-18-192.6-50c-29.6-12.7-76.9-31-100.5-35.9c-23.6-4.9-52.6-7.8-75.5-5.3\n\tc-10.2,1.1-22.6,1.4-50.1,7.4c-27.2,6.3-58.2,16.6-79.4,24.7c-41.3,15.9-94.9,21.9-134,22.6C72,58.2,0,25.8,0,25.8V100h1000V65.3\n\tc0,0-51.5,19.4-106.2,25.7C839.5,97,814.1,95.2,790.5,93.1z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-588e84d\" data-id=\"588e84d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97c8960 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"97c8960\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What conditions can be treated with Cold Steel Surgery?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13ff21b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13ff21b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to its versatility, the treatment can address a wide range of skin concerns. From health, to comfort, to cosmetic reasons, cold steel surgery is commonly used for:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Benign growths<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as moles, skin tags, cysts, lipomas and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/conditions-we-treat\/warts-verrucas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">warts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Suspicious lesions<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> growths that require removal and testing to rule out skin cancer.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Skin cancers<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and selected types of melanoma.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Precancerous lesions<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> abnormal spots or patches that have the potential to turn cancerous if it is left untreated.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cosmetic concerns<\/b> <b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lesions that may be harmless but affect appearance or cause irritation in daily life.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bf7e78d\" data-id=\"bf7e78d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d7416b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2d7416b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cold-Steel-Surgery3.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7258\" alt=\"what can cold steel surgery treat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cold-Steel-Surgery3.webp 1080w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cold-Steel-Surgery3-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cold-Steel-Surgery3-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cold-Steel-Surgery3-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Cold steel surgery can remove benign skin growths such as skin tags and lipomas.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c8d2a57 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c8d2a57\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6a073b6\" data-id=\"6a073b6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2344010 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2344010\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What can I expect from Cold Steel Surgery?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67ffe45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67ffe45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most patients find cold steel surgery to be a straightforward and manageable experience. From the moment you arrive at the clinic to the days following treatment, you can generally expect:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Comfortable procedure \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the area is numbed beforehand, so you will <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9895344\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not feel pain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during removal.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Quick treatment time \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> most procedures take only minutes, depending on the size and complexity of the lesion.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Protective dressing \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> once the lesion is removed, the site is covered to shield it from irritation and infection.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mild after-effects \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some redness, swelling or tenderness can occur but usually settle within a few days.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Aftercare guidance \u2013<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/our-doctor\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> our dermatologist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0will provide clear instructions on wound care, including cleaning and protecting the area.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stitch removal if required \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if sutures are used, you may need a short follow-up appointment within 1 to 2 weeks.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Return to daily activities \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> most people can resume their normal routine immediately, with only minor adjustments if the treated area is in a spot that moves frequently.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67a038d w-dk-bg e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"67a038d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;waves&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M421.9,6.5c22.6-2.5,51.5,0.4,75.5,5.3c23.6,4.9,70.9,23.5,100.5,35.7c75.8,32.2,133.7,44.5,192.6,49.7\n\tc23.6,2.1,48.7,3.5,103.4-2.5c54.7-6,106.2-25.6,106.2-25.6V0H0v30.3c0,0,72,32.6,158.4,30.5c39.2-0.7,92.8-6.7,134-22.4\n\tc21.2-8.1,52.2-18.2,79.7-24.2C399.3,7.9,411.6,7.5,421.9,6.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab05856 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ab05856\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a73318 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0a73318\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What results can I expect from Cold Steel Surgery?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd32f6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd32f6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most immediate result is the removal of unwanted growth. In many cases, this resolves discomfort, improves appearance or removes a potential health risk. While some redness, swelling or mild soreness is expected initially, these usually fade within days.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small scar may develop, but our dermatologists take care to minimise scarring by using refined surgical techniques and careful wound closure. Over time, scars often fade significantly and may become barely noticeable.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final cosmetic result depends on factors such as your skin type, the size of the lesion and how well aftercare instructions are followed.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8bccf17 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8bccf17\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;waves&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom_negative&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M790.5,93.1c-59.3-5.3-116.8-18-192.6-50c-29.6-12.7-76.9-31-100.5-35.9c-23.6-4.9-52.6-7.8-75.5-5.3\n\tc-10.2,1.1-22.6,1.4-50.1,7.4c-27.2,6.3-58.2,16.6-79.4,24.7c-41.3,15.9-94.9,21.9-134,22.6C72,58.2,0,25.8,0,25.8V100h1000V65.3\n\tc0,0-51.5,19.4-106.2,25.7C839.5,97,814.1,95.2,790.5,93.1z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e0148d\" data-id=\"2e0148d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6eedd59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6eedd59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How many Cold Steel Surgery sessions do I need?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eed4d95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eed4d95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, a single session is all that is required to completely remove a lesion. If multiple growths are present, our dermatologist may address them all in one appointment or plan staged treatments for comfort and convenience.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow-up visits are recommended to ensure that the wound is healing well and, if the lesion was sent for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/our-services\/skin-biopsy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laboratory analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to discuss the results. For patients with a history of skin cancer or recurring lesions, periodic skin checks may also be suggested to catch new issues early.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-90af362\" data-id=\"90af362\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2ce713 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e2ce713\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cold-Steel-Surgery4.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7259\" alt=\"how often cold steel surgery\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cold-Steel-Surgery4.webp 1080w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cold-Steel-Surgery4-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cold-Steel-Surgery4-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cold-Steel-Surgery4-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">While a single treatment session is often adequate, our dermatologist may recommend a series of sessions to address more serious or major concerns.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53ee95c w-dk-bg e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"53ee95c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;waves&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M421.9,6.5c22.6-2.5,51.5,0.4,75.5,5.3c23.6,4.9,70.9,23.5,100.5,35.7c75.8,32.2,133.7,44.5,192.6,49.7\n\tc23.6,2.1,48.7,3.5,103.4-2.5c54.7-6,106.2-25.6,106.2-25.6V0H0v30.3c0,0,72,32.6,158.4,30.5c39.2-0.7,92.8-6.7,134-22.4\n\tc21.2-8.1,52.2-18.2,79.7-24.2C399.3,7.9,411.6,7.5,421.9,6.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9a7251 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b9a7251\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a136049 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a136049\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Summary<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51437e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51437e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold steel surgery has stood the test of time as one of the most effective and reliable techniques in dermatology. By combining precision, safety and versatility, it provides patients with a dependable way to remove both benign and malignant skin lesions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The procedure is typically quick, the recovery is manageable and the results are lasting. For anyone looking to treat suspicious growths, bothersome skin tags or lesions that affect comfort or confidence, cold steel surgery offers both reassurance and proven effectiveness.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you would like to learn more about how the treatment can benefit you, then <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/livingstonedermatology.com.sg\/contact\/\">call us today <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to schedule an appointment with our dermatologists.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b42a3bd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b42a3bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1b657a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a1b657a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a78edd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"a78edd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1750\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1750\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><p class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is cold steel surgery painful? <\/p><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1750\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-933a852 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"933a852\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f385e98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f385e98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No, it is not painful. Local anaesthetic is applied before the procedure, so you will only feel pressure or movement, not pain. After the anaesthetic wears off, some mild soreness may occur, but it is usually short-lived.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1751\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1751\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><p class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long does recovery take? <\/p><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1751\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c910375 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c910375\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b0a6c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b0a6c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Recovery depends on the size and site of the lesion. Small wounds may heal within a week, while larger areas or those requiring stitches may take 2 weeks or longer. Our dermatologist will guide you on aftercare to encourage smooth healing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1752\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1752\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><p class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Will I be left with a scar? <\/p><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1752\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74df7f0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"74df7f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cc697a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9cc697a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Any surgery has the potential to leave a scar. However, our dermatologists use delicate techniques to keep scarring as minimal as possible. Many scars fade well over time and in some areas of the body, they can be almost invisible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1753\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1753\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><p class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do I need to take time off from work or daily activities? <\/p><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1753\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d892106 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d892106\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec01a98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec01a98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most patients can continue with their usual routines straight after the procedure. If the surgery is on an area that moves often, like a joint or if the wound is larger, our dermatologist may advise light activity for a short period.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1754\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1754\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><p class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why is tissue sent for testing after cold steel surgery? <\/p><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1754\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6674268 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6674268\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c158d89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c158d89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sending tissue for histopathology allows dermatologists to confirm the exact nature of the lesion. This is especially important if skin cancer is suspected, as it confirms whether the removal was complete and guides any further treatment if needed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1755\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1755\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><p class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is cold steel surgery safe for everyone? <\/p><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1755\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b8e471 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2b8e471\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31f061b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31f061b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, the procedure is considered safe for most patients. Our dermatologist will review your medical history, including medications and underlying conditions, to ensure the safest approach for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1756\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1756\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><p class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How is cold steel surgery different from laser treatment? <\/p><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1756\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9d7614 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b9d7614\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2ca1a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a2ca1a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Laser treatment can be effective for superficial lesions, but it does not provide a tissue sample for testing. Cold steel surgery not only removes the lesion but also allows laboratory analysis, making it the preferred choice when accuracy and diagnosis are essential.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1757\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1757\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><p class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can cold steel surgery be performed on the face? <\/p><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1757\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-552e0c9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"552e0c9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2993c3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2993c3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. In fact, it is commonly used on facial lesions where precision is critical. Dermatologists use careful techniques to minimise visible scarring and protect natural skin contours.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38af953 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"38af953\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63776a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"63776a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"4252\" class=\"elementor elementor-4252\" 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