A new unit to support patients needing minor plastic surgery procedures has opened at Southport Hospital.
Staff in the unit have welcomed their first patients and are looking forward to seeing the service continue to develop over the coming weeks and months.
The new unit will mean the Trust’s Plastic Surgery Team can now treat a greater number of patients for minor plastic surgery procedures such as the removal of skin lesions.
This is set to be a huge benefit for patients from the Southport and Ormskirk catchment areas who will no longer have to travel for treatment.
Tracey Walker, Directorate Manager for Burns and Plastic Surgery, said: “The Unit is a huge boost for patients in the area who would previously have had to travel quite a way to get their treatment.
“We have been working on these plans for some time and are delighted to see them come to fruition. The unit will really help us speed up treatment times for patients and is a great example of how we have been able to develop services for our local community. A huge thank you to all staff who have worked hard to make this possible.”