(NewsNation) — Chef Gordon Ramsay revealed that he underwent surgery to remove skin cancer from his face.
The British restaurateur posted on Instagram on Saturday, showing part of his jaw and neck bandaged up, thanking the “incredible team” at The Skin Associates for removing Basal Cell Carcinoma.
“Please don’t forget your sunscreen this weekend. I promise you it’s not a facelift! I’d need a refund,” he jokingly wrote.
What is Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma is a type of skin cancer that can appear as slightly transparent bumps on the skin. It begins in the basal cells, which are types of cells within the skin that make new skin cells as old ones die, according to the Mayo Clinic.
The cancer is usually found in parts of the skin that are typically exposed to the sun, such as your head and neck.
The Mayo Clinic suggests avoiding the sun and using sunscreen to protect against Basal Cell Carcinoma.
People diagnosed with that type of skin cancer can get it removed via surgery — the same route Ramsay chose — or they can undergo other treatments like radiation therapy.
