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Minor Surgery

Small skin and soft-tissue procedures performed in-clinic, by a doctor with plastic-surgery training.

Minor Surgery

What's included

  • Incision and drainage of an abscess or cyst
  • Removal of skin lesions (mole, lipoma, cyst, skin tag, wart, suspicious or possible skin cancer lesions)
  • Foreign body and ingrown toenail removal
  • Wound suturing and debridement

Procedures

Common procedures

Skin and soft-tissue procedures performed in-clinic under local anaesthesia, by a doctor with plastic-surgery training.

Skin Lesion Removal

Moles, lipomas, cysts, fibromas, suspicious growths and skin cancer lesions

Method: Surgical excision under local anaesthesia


What's included

  • Consultation and visual assessment
  • Local anaesthesia for complete comfort
  • Careful excision with minimal tissue impact
  • Aesthetic suturing for better healing
  • Histopathology referral if needed (lab fees separate)
  • Follow-up wound check

Ideal for: Visible or bothersome lumps and bumps you want safely removed, including suspicious or possible skin cancer lesions.

Abscess & Cyst Drainage

Painful, infected cysts or abscesses

Procedure: Incision & drainage (I&D)


What's included

  • Sterile drainage procedure to relieve pain and infection
  • Local anaesthesia prior to drainage
  • Wound cleaning and packing if needed
  • Antibiotic prescription if required
  • Dressing and care instructions

Ideal for: Rapid relief from painful, swollen infections.

Skin Tag & Wart Removal

Cosmetic removal of skin tags, warts, or corns

Method: Excision, cautery, or topical treatment


What's included

  • Quick, in-office procedure
  • Minimal discomfort, often without stitches
  • Immediate cosmetic improvement
  • Post-care guidance to reduce recurrence

Ideal for: Non-cancerous growths that are irritating or unwanted.

Ingrown Toenail Removal

Painful, recurrent ingrown toenails

Method: Partial or full nail avulsion under local anaesthesia


What's included

  • Numbing of the toe
  • Careful removal of the ingrown nail portion
  • Optional matrix treatment to reduce recurrence
  • Dressing and aftercare instructions
  • Follow-up to ensure proper healing

Ideal for: Those tired of recurring toenail pain and infections.

Laceration Repair & Suturing

Clean cuts, wounds, or traumatic lacerations

Method: Surgical cleaning and layered suturing


What's included

  • Wound assessment and cleaning
  • Layered suturing for optimal healing and minimal scarring
  • Tetanus update if needed
  • Dressing and wound care instructions
  • Suture removal appointment

Ideal for: Accidental cuts, post-injury wounds, or surgical wound revisions.

Foreign Body Removal

Splinters, glass, metal, thorns, or embedded objects

Method: Minor surgical extraction under local anaesthesia


What's included

  • Local anaesthesia for pain-free removal
  • Sterile extraction using precise instruments
  • Wound cleaning and closure if needed
  • Check for remaining fragments
  • Aftercare guidance

Ideal for: Embedded objects that cannot be removed at home.

Wound Debridement

Chronic or non-healing wounds, ulcers, or infected tissue

Procedure: Cleaning and removal of dead tissue to promote healing


What's included

  • Gentle debridement to support healthy tissue growth
  • Advanced wound dressings
  • Infection control and care plan
  • Follow-up appointments to monitor progress

Ideal for: Diabetic ulcers, pressure sores, or post-surgical wounds that are slow to heal.

Minor surgery covers small procedures such as removing skin lesions or draining an abscess, done under local anaesthetic.

Minor surgery covers the small procedures that do not need a hospital stay, done in the clinic under local anaesthetic. Our procedures are performed by a doctor with plastic-surgery training, with attention to careful suturing and a tidy result.

If you are unsure whether something needs attention, come in for a consultation and the doctor will advise.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Common procedures include removing moles, cysts, lipomas, skin tags, warts and suspicious or possible skin cancer lesions, draining abscesses, removing foreign bodies or ingrown toenails, and suturing wounds. Suspicious lesions can be sent for histopathology if needed.

Our procedures are done by a doctor with plastic-surgery training and careful suturing technique to keep scarring as tidy as possible. Healing still varies from person to person.

Yes, minor procedures are done under local anaesthetic so the area is numb during the procedure.

Yes. The doctor will examine the area, talk you through the procedure and answer your questions before anything is done.

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T&C apply. Results may vary by individual.