Gordon Ramsay has revealed he has undergone surgery to remove skin cancer.
The TV chef, 58, shared pictures of his bandaged and stitched-up face on Instagram on Saturday and revealed he underwent an operation to remove Basal Cell Carcinoma, a form of non-melanoma.
He captioned the post: ‘Grateful and so appreciative for the incredible team at The Skin Associates and their fast reactive work on removing this Basal Cell Carcinoma thank you !’
He continued, reminding followers to wear sunscreen and joking that he promises the surgery wasn’t cosmetic: ‘Please don’t forget your sunscreen this weekend ❤️I promise you it’s not a face lift! I’d need a refund…….😜’
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer, which develops in the top layer of the skin. They usually grow slowly, and they rarely spread to other parts of the body.
As per the NHS, Basal cell carcinomas can occur anywhere on the body but are most common in areas that are frequently exposed to the sun.
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