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What is Minor Surgery?
There are many conditions that can be treated
quickly and easily by:
- freezing
with liquid nitrogen
- vaporisation
with electrical diathermy
- simple
excision
This just requires a little local anaesthetic
and a few minutes of your time.
Which conditions can be treated?
- skin
tags
- warts
- moles
- verruccae
- benign
skin naevi
- hairy
moles
- crusting
skin lesions
- skin
blemishes
- molluscum
warts
- penile
& vaginal warts
- thread
veins
- haemorrhoids
- in-growing
toe nails
- lipomas
- and
many other conditions
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How do I
know what it is before I make an appointment?
You can describe it to us on the phone.
E-mail a picture of it to us.
Or just come in and show it to the doctor.
IF THERE IS ANY RISK OF MALIGNANCY YOU WILL BE
REFERRED FOR A WIDE EXCISION AT YOUR LOCAL HOSPITAL.
Will it hurt?
Only the local anaesthetic will hurt when it
is being put in. After that the procedure is
pain free.
How long does it
take?
This depends on the condition being treated.
Typically a lesion being frozen or removed by
electrocautery will take 10-15 minutes.
Anything needing excision and stitches afterwards
will be up to half an hour.
How much
does it cost?
£45.00 - 80.00 depending on treatment.
Complete our Information request form or call +44 (0) 20 7806 4028
for advice and costing.
How do I make an
appointment?
Please call on +44 (0) 20 7806 4028
or fill in our Appointment
Request Form.
How many visits will I need to make?
This will depend upon the nature of your condition
and the treatment required.
If you have multiple lesions we may have to treat
them in two or three sessions.
Your e-med
doctor will advise you at the initial consultation.
What if there is a risk of malignancy?
Prior to the minor surgery the doctor will conduct
a full examination and determine if there are
any problems. IF THERE IS ANY RISK OF MALIGNANCY
YOU WILL BE REFERRED FOR A WIDE EXCISION AT YOUR
LOCAL HOSPITAL.
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