MINOR SURGERY - SERVICES

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Come and see one of our Doctors who have undergone specialist training in surgical removal of benign (non-cancerous skin lesions) as well as treatment for ingrowing toenails.

Our clinicians are experienced and specially trained in a number of procedures to remove skin lesions.

Lesions that can be removed by Minor (Skin) Surgery:

•    Mole(s)
•    Seborrhoeic keratosis/ seborrhoeic wart removal (common non-cancerous or benign skin growth)
•    Skin tag(s)
•    Capillary haemangioma (or "strawberry birthmark") treatment
•    Lipoma (non-cancerous or benign fatty lump(s))
•    Hyfrecation (electric pulse removal) of Spider naevi (dilated blood vessels close to the skin resulting in red or purple marks)
•    Cryotherapy procedures for  verruca and wart lesions

Surgical treatment of ingrowing toenails

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what to expect with skin surgery:
An initial consulation with a specialist clinician to discuss your skin lesion / ingrowing toienail. During this consultation the clinician will perform an examination and the options available to you. IF you decide to proceed with the minor surgery you will be asked to sign a consent form which highlights the positive and negative aspects of the procedure. You will be provided with a patient information leaflet. There is no obligation to proceed with the minor surgery if you change your mind after the initial consultation.

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At the initial consultaion you will be booked to return to the surgery on another day for the minor surgery - this is to ensure that you have sufficient time to consider the options discussed.

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On the day of MINOR SURGERY:

1. We do not recommend driving after your minor surgery. We recommend that that you have someone to support you during the minor surgery however, they will not be able to sit in on the minor surgery itself.

2. Wear clothing which allows us to easily access your lesion / toe nail.

3. The clinician will check that you have no further questions, queries, or concerns regarding the minor surgery.

4. Typically, the clinician will mark the lesion(s) to be removed.

5. When the process is complete a dressing will be applied (this needs to be kept in place for a minimum of 48 hours - unless advised otherwise by the clinician)

6. Wound care will be discussed with you. It may be necessary to return to the surgery for the removal of the stitches.

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POST PROCEDURE:
The clinician will telephone within 2 working weeks to discuss the outcome of the histology (if included as part of the procedure). If you have any concerns please contact us.

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GUIDE PRICING:

• Skin Tag Removal (up to 20 tags) £180

• Hyfrecation (electric pulse removal) of Spider naevi (up to 5) £180

• Cryotherapy (15 minutes) £150

• Remainder without Histology £350, with Histology £450 - some procedures dictate histology check with your clinician at the time of your consultation

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BOOKING - SEE BOOK ONLINE:

• All Minor Surgery procedures require an Initial Consultation to fully discuss options, whether histology is required, alternatives, and consent. The clinician will explain the total cost & risks of the procedure(s) available.