After numbing the area, a careful incision is made and the lump is separated from the healthy tissue around it, piece by piece if needed.
Removing a large lump can take some time, but most procedures are still done in a clinic under local anaesthetic, without the need for a hospital stay.
When it is finally out, patients often describe a feeling of relief they did not expect, as if a weight has literally been lifted from their back.
Stitches, a clean dressing and a few quiet days are usually all that is needed for the skin to start healing.
Never give up on feeling better in your own skin. The videos below show large back lumps being removed from start to finish.
