Eye & Oculoplastic Surgery
Lid Tumors
Assessment and surgery for eyelid growths, with reconstruction of the eyelid where needed.
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About Lid Tumors
Eyelid growths can have different causes. A new or changing growth should be examined by a specialist, who can decide whether it needs further tests, removal or observation.
When to see a specialist
- 01A new or changing growth on the eyelid
- 02A growth on the lid margin or one affecting the eyelid
- 03A referral for oculoplastic assessment or reconstruction
Whether treatment is suitable can only be decided after a consultation and examination.
Your doctor
Dr. Raman Mittal
Ophthalmology • Oculoplastic Surgery
- MBBS
- DNB – Ophthalmology
- Fellowship in Oculoplasty
Ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon. He treats problems of the eyelids, tear ducts, orbit and eye socket, including cosmetic and reconstructive surgery around the eye.
Your consultation
What happens at the consultation.
At the first visit the doctor listens to your concern, takes a medical history and examines you. Not everyone who comes for a consultation needs a procedure.
Treatment planning
How the plan is decided.
The plan depends on the examination, the size and position of the growth, and whether further tests are needed.
- 01
Your anatomy
- 02
Examination findings
- 03
What you want to change
- 04
General health
In detail
Eyelid lumps and tumors: what to know.
Types of eyelid lump
Most eyelid lumps are harmless, such as a chalazion, a cyst or a skin tag. Some are skin cancers, which need prompt diagnosis and complete removal.
- Basal cell carcinoma is the most common eyelid cancer worldwide. It usually affects the lower lid or the inner corner, and is linked to sun exposure.
- Sebaceous gland carcinoma is less common but important: it can look like a stubborn or recurring chalazion, or like long-standing eyelid inflammation on one side.
- Other types include squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma and lymphoma.
Get an eyelid lump checked if it grows, bleeds, ulcerates or crusts, causes loss of lashes, changes the shape of the lid, or is a “chalazion” that keeps coming back in the same place.
How eyelid lumps are assessed
- A close examination of the lump, the eyelid margin and the lashes.
- A biopsy (a small tissue sample) confirms the diagnosis. For some cancers, samples are also taken from the surrounding eye surface.
- When a lump is very likely to be cancerous, the surgeon may proceed directly to removing it.
Treatment
- The main treatment is complete removal of the growth, with the edges checked in the laboratory to confirm that all of it has been removed (frozen-section control or Mohs surgery).
- The eyelid is then rebuilt, either at the same operation or a few days later once the edges are confirmed clear.
- Some cancers need additional treatment, such as drops for spread on the eye surface or, rarely, more extensive surgery.
Follow-up
- Regular review is needed after an eyelid cancer, because some types can come back. The risk is higher when the growth had irregular edges or could not be fully removed.
General information, checked against published guidance (September 2026). It does not replace an individual consultation; your doctor will advise on your own case.
Sources: EyeWiki (AAO): Basal cell carcinoma · EyeWiki (AAO): Sebaceous carcinoma · AAO: Suspicious eyelid lesions · University Hospitals Dorset NHS
Before & After
Lid Tumors Results
Photographs of patients treated at I·PLAST, published with their consent. Results vary from patient to patient.
Lid Tumor
Before and after eyelid tumor surgery.
Specialist: Dr. Raman Mittal
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Lid Tumor
Before and after eyelid tumor surgery.
Specialist: Dr. Raman Mittal
About this treatmentBefore
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Lid Tumor
Before and after eyelid tumor surgery.
Specialist: Dr. Raman Mittal
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Lid Tumor
Before and after eyelid tumor surgery.
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Results vary between patients. These photographs show individual cases and cannot predict the result for anyone else.
Considering this treatment?
Book a consultation to find out whether it is suitable for you.
What to expect
From first visit to follow-up.
- 01
Consultation
Tell the doctor what concerns you and ask your questions.
- 02
Examination & Planning
The doctor examines you and explains the options, including their limits.
- 03
Treatment
Carried out only if it is suitable for you and you decide to go ahead.
- 04
Follow-Up
Check-ups after treatment to review healing and any next steps.
FAQs
Common questions.
This can only be decided after a consultation and examination. The doctor will go through your concern, your medical history and the options available.
The doctor asks about your concern and medical history, examines you, and discusses what you hope to change and whether treatment is advisable.
Dr. Raman Mittal sees patients for this treatment at I·PLAST.
Yes. If treatment is planned, the doctor will explain aftercare, any activity restrictions and the follow-up visits you will need.
Not necessarily. Results depend on your anatomy, the examination findings, your general health and the procedure. Photographs of other patients show their results only.