Khloe Kardashian underwent face surgery to remove a tumour
(Picture: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)Khloe Kardashian has revealed that she recently underwent an “immediate operation” after what she thought was just a pimple on her cheek lasted for seven months.
The reality TV star told her Instagram followers she initially thought it was a spot but, when it didn’t go away, she sought medical treatment.
"After noticing a small bump on my face and assuming it was something as minor as a zit [pimple], I decided to get it biopsied 7 months after realising it was not budging,” she wrote.
"Dermatologist Dr Tess Mauricio (@drtessmauricio) examined it, and a second biopsy was run by Dr. Daniel Behroozan (@drdanbehroozan) because what they were both seeing was incredibly rare for someone my age."
The 38-year-old confirmed that the surgery had been a success and she had been given the all-clear.
“I’m grateful to share that Dr. Fischer was able to get everything," she said.
"All my margins appear clear now and we are on to the healing process.
She went on to post a collage of photos of herself with the bumps and face bandages and urged fans to get a check-up.
She added: “At 19 years old, I had melanoma on my back, and I had a surgery to remove that as well, so I am precomposed (sic) to melanomas.
"Even those who are not, we should be checking all the time.
“I am someone who wears sunscreen every single day, religiously, so no one is exempt from these things.
"Please take this seriously and do regular self-exams as well as your annual check-ups.
“I am so grateful we caught this early. I was lucky and all I have is a scar to tell a story with.
“Most people aren’t as lucky as me and I am forever thankful and grateful."
