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