Skin and Scar Clinic

Skin and Scar Clinic The SKINSCAR Clinic was established to provide accessible, ethical and consultant delivered treatments and advice, meeting the highest standards of care

The cooler months may be officially upon us, but sun safety should still be on your mind. Contrary to popular belief, yo...
12/11/2025

The cooler months may be officially upon us, but sun safety should still be on your mind. Contrary to popular belief, your skin needs protection from the dangers of the sun all year round, not just during summer, which means there’s no wrong time to introduce a sun safe skincare regime.

Remember, sunscreen isn’t just for holidays
The dangers of the sun are common knowledge, especially when it comes to those fine lines and wrinkles! Yes, sun damage causes premature ageing amongst other things, a fact that has seen the use of daily sunscreen explode in recent years.

If you’re not wearing sunscreen every day, why not? Applying SPF consistently is a must for your health and wellbeing. As well as preventing sunburn and reducing skin cancer risk, it protects the skin’s delicate protective barrier to strengthen defences from the inside out.

Skin cancer remains one of the most prevalent cancer types here in the UK, with the 100,000 new cases reported annually ...
15/10/2025

Skin cancer remains one of the most prevalent cancer types here in the UK, with the 100,000 new cases reported annually making it the 5th most common cancer. With recent reports that melanoma skin cancer cases in particular are at an all-time high, knowing more about your options post-diagnosis is important.
At SKINSCAR Clinic, we provide several treatments for skin cancer.
Melanoma
Melanoma is the most serious skin cancer, with its severity rated across four stages. With this, early detection and treatment is essential to stopping the spread and achieving a cancer-free result. Surgical removal is the first step, with additional surgery often required upon further analysis of the affected tissue. A margin of normal skin surrounding the melanoma is also removed as a precaution.
Prevent and detect with screening
Early detection is integral to successful treatment, whether you are concerned about Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC), Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) or melanoma. That’s why, alongside our skin cancer treatments, we also provide a skin check service, which can be used periodically to prevent and detect skin cancer and other issues.
Find out more about our skin cancer screening and skin cancer treatments by contacting our team today.

https://www.skinscarclinic.co.uk/treatments/skin-cancer/

Skin cancer remains one of the most prevalent cancer types here in the UK, with the 100,000 new cases reported annually ...
08/10/2025

Skin cancer remains one of the most prevalent cancer types here in the UK, with the 100,000 new cases reported annually making it the 5th most common cancer. With recent reports that melanoma skin cancer cases in particular are at an all-time high, knowing more about your options post-diagnosis is important.
At SKINSCAR Clinic, we provide several treatments for skin cancer.
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) accounts for 75% of all skin cancer cases in the UK. This non-melanoma skin cancer is easy to treat in most cases and rarely spreads. As a result, it is not considered serious. It can however still cause damage if it is not treated early.
For people with BCC, surgical removal of the affected tissue provides the best results. The method of removal depends on the size and location of the BCC. We offer two types of surgical removal, namely surgical excision with pre-determined margins and Mohs surgery. Skin grafts and reconstruction may also be required as part of your BCC treatment.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
With a higher risk of spreading to other parts of the body and deeper tissues, Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) is considered more serious. SCC is diagnosed using an incisional or excision biopsy, which is typically completed under local anaesthetic.
Following diagnosis, treatment is generally delivered in the form of surgery, with the removal of the SCC and a margin of normal skin surrounding it, again under local anaesthetic. The incision is then closed with stitches, with some patients requiring additional skin grafts.

https://www.skinscarclinic.co.uk/treatments/skin-cancer/

Here at SKINSCAR Clinic, we make it our mission to provide specialist skin and scar treatment that caters to the needs o...
17/09/2025

Here at SKINSCAR Clinic, we make it our mission to provide specialist skin and scar treatment that caters to the needs of the individual. Alongside our Harley Street based practice, our sites in Cambridgeshire are ready to welcome patients looking for accessible, ethical, consultant-delivered care for various skin conditions and scarring.
Skin treatments in Cambridgeshire
With extensive experience as a plastic surgeon and specialist expertise in the treatment and reconstruction of skin cancers and scar optimisation, SKINSCAR Clinic founder Mr Ahid Abood delivers cosmetic and surgical techniques that are at the very forefront of the sector.
Mr Abood has trained extensively all over the world. During his career, he’s gained several fellowships, published his work in more than 30 medical journals, and authored numerous book chapters on his areas of expertise. By day, Mr Abood also works for the NHS as the clinical lead for major trauma reconstruction at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.
His mission to give patients access to consultant-led care has been realised across all three SKINSCAR sites, including his two Cambridgeshire based practices and Harley Street clinic in London. To discover more about the treatments on offer at SKINSCAR Clinic, please contact our team today.
https://www.skinscarclinic.co.uk/our-locations/

Here at SKINSCAR Clinic, we make it our mission to provide specialist skin and scar treatment that caters to the needs o...
10/09/2025

Here at SKINSCAR Clinic, we make it our mission to provide specialist skin and scar treatment that caters to the needs of the individual. Alongside our Harley Street based practice, our sites in Cambridgeshire are ready to welcome patients looking for accessible, ethical, consultant-delivered care for various skin conditions and scarring.
In this blog post, we introduce our two Cambridgeshire locations as well as the different types of treatments and services on offer.
The Day Clinic
Based just a stone’s throw away from Cambridge, Great Shelford is a charming village that is also home to The Day Clinic. It’s here you’ll find the SKINSCAR team, and the exciting range of treatments they are known and applauded for. This includes mole, cyst and lipoma removal, surgical treatments that are among our most popular services and provide dramatic results for the affected individual.
We also specialise in the removal of skin tags, warts and verrucas, growths that are not typically troubling to health but can cause discomfort.
Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital
We venture to the heart of Cambridge to find our second site outside of London. Located just three miles from the city centre, Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital is easy to access and fully equipped to provide a complete range of skin treatments and surgeries.
Those travelling to SKINSCAR Clinic from further afield will find transport routes from London Stansted Airport, Cambridge train station, and London’s King’s Cross and Liverpool Street stations particularly convenient. Our expertise in skin surgery, skin cancer treatment, scar improvement and dermatology promises great results and guidance for all.
https://www.skinscarclinic.co.uk/our-locations/

Why you might benefit from our scar improvement treatment in Cambridgeshire?Scars can be a psychologically painful remin...
13/08/2025

Why you might benefit from our scar improvement treatment in Cambridgeshire?
Scars can be a psychologically painful reminder of a previous incident, condition or accident. They can also make you feel self-conscious, with even scars able to be concealed with clothing or makeup resulting in lasting damage to your confidence. Thankfully, scars don’t have to be with you for life. Contrary to popular belief, there are several treatment options to explore, including topical remedies like gels and steroid injections; other non-surgical solutions such as laser treatment and cryotherapy; and surgical revision or refashioning.
Here at SKINSCAR Clinic, we’ve already supported countless individuals in their quest to remove or improve their scars, and we’re here to help you. But who exactly could benefit from the scar improvement treatments we deliver from our Cambridgeshire based clinic?

While often mentioned in the same breath as keloid scarring, hypertrophic scars don’t outgrow the size of the original wound. They can still be unsightly and cause cosmetic upset for the affected individual however. For people with hypertrophic scars, our scar improvement treatments provide hope and resolutions.
Treatments range from topical solutions to surgical excision and refashioning, and provide fantastic results. As with all our scar improvement services, treatments are based on a tailormade plan that suits the individual.
You’ve previously had chickenpox
Chickenpox is something of a rite of passage for children, and whether impacted by this contagious condition as a child, teen or adult, the risk of developing stubborn scars after infection is very real. Chickenpox scars can be improved just like any other scar type. Their dented appearance is able to be refashioned into a shorter, flatter, less visible scar in most cases.
To find out more about how our scar improvement treatments in Cambridgeshire could help you, get in touch with us today.

https://www.skinscarclinic.co.uk/treatments/scar-improvement/

Why you might benefit from our scar improvement treatment in Cambridgeshire?Scars can be a psychologically painful remin...
06/08/2025

Why you might benefit from our scar improvement treatment in Cambridgeshire?
Scars can be a psychologically painful reminder of a previous incident, condition or accident. They can also make you feel self-conscious, with even scars able to be concealed with clothing or makeup resulting in lasting damage to your confidence. Thankfully, scars don’t have to be with you for life. Contrary to popular belief, there are several treatment options to explore, including topical remedies like gels and steroid injections; other non-surgical solutions such as laser treatment and cryotherapy; and surgical revision or refashioning.
Here at SKINSCAR Clinic, we’ve already supported countless individuals in their quest to remove or improve their scars, and we’re here to help you. But who exactly could benefit from the scar improvement treatments we deliver from our Cambridgeshire based clinic?
You suffer from keloids
While their cause is not yet fully understood, keloids affect a small proportion of people, with those of African, Asian or Hispanic descent particularly impacted. Keloids disrupt the way scar tissue forms, affecting its colour and texture to cause irregular scarring that is thick, raised, and doesn’t flatten or fade over time.
Instead keloids cause the formation of excessive tissue presenting scarring that’s much bigger and more pronounced than the original wound. People who suffer from keloids, and have keloid scars as a result of these formations, are excellent candidates for our scar improvement treatments in Cambridgeshire.
https://www.skinscarclinic.co.uk/treatments/scar-improvement/

Stages of squamous cell carcinomaAs the second most common type of skin cancer, cases of this non-melanoma cancer are pa...
23/07/2025

Stages of squamous cell carcinoma
As the second most common type of skin cancer, cases of this non-melanoma cancer are particularly widespread in the UK. More than 155,000 people get diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer every year, and squamous cell carcinoma accounts for around 23% of these cases.
Generally caused by too much exposure to UV light, squamous cell carcinoma alters the very DNA of skin cells. While most patients with squamous cell carcinoma are deemed low risk, this type of cancer can spread to other areas of the body (including the lymph nodes) if treatment is delayed.
Identifying the level of spread and a suitable prognosis is vital for all squamous cell carcinoma sufferers. As with many types of cancer, there are numerous stages of squamous cell carcinoma. Here we introduce the final stage…
Stage 4
The most serious stage, stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma has spread to one or more parts of the body. This could be distant organs (such as the brain, liver and lungs) or other tissues.
The survival rate for squamous cell carcinoma remains extremely high, yet the spread during stage 4 means it is likely that you’ll need more intensive treatment. The use of surgery and radiation are common amongst stage 4 patients.
For further advice and support with squamous cell carcinoma staging and treatment, please contact us today.

https://www.skinscarclinic.co.uk/treatments/skin-cancer/squamous-cell-carcinoma/

Stages of squamous cell carcinomaAs the second most common type of skin cancer, cases of this non-melanoma cancer are pa...
16/07/2025

Stages of squamous cell carcinoma
As the second most common type of skin cancer, cases of this non-melanoma cancer are particularly widespread in the UK. More than 155,000 people get diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer every year, and squamous cell carcinoma accounts for around 23% of these cases.
Generally caused by too much exposure to UV light, squamous cell carcinoma alters the very DNA of skin cells. While most patients with squamous cell carcinoma are deemed low risk, this type of cancer can spread to other areas of the body (including the lymph nodes) if treatment is delayed.
Identifying the level of spread and a suitable prognosis is vital for all squamous cell carcinoma sufferers. As with many types of cancer, there are numerous stages of squamous cell carcinoma. Here we introduce stages 2 and 3.
Stage 2
Stage 2 squamous cell carcinoma also presents deeper growth into the skin, with the lower layers and the nerves generally affected. This makes the cancer higher risk. While the tumour has grown deeper, the spread remains localised and has not reached nearby lymph nodes, tissues or other body parts.
Stage 3
At this stage, the squamous cell carcinoma will have made its way into nearby lymph nodes. This is however as far as the spread goes, with organs and other parts of the body untouched by the disease.

https://www.skinscarclinic.co.uk/treatments/skin-cancer/squamous-cell-carcinoma/

Address

The Day Clinic, Magog Court
Cambridge
CB223AD

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+448002335088

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