Minor Surgery
We specialise in skin surgery (excision of skin cysts, naevi, lipomas, skin tumours, and large skin tags) and toenail extractions.
Minor surgery is performed to remove a lesion or make a diagnosis. This is done using a local anaesthetic which only numbs the skin and does not cause drowsiness. The whole procedure normally takes 30-60mins.
ABOUT THE PROCEDURE
The doctor will explain exactly what he/she is going to do and will ask you to sign a consent form. The local anaesthetic injection is slightly uncomfortable but eases quickly. Thereafter you should not experience any discomfort. On most occasions a few stitches will be required.