Skin Surgery Consultations & Procedures
Undergo safe, efficient skin surgery procedures under local anaesthetic to safely treat and/or diagnose any skin problems you may have at DermConsult.
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Successful skin surgery can be undertaken in as little as 10-45 minutes.
What is skin surgery?
‘Skin surgery’ refers to short procedures performed under local anaesthetic. Normally, the function of skin surgery is to treat a skin problem completely, or to obtain a sample for testing under the microscope — known as a ‘biopsy’.
Conditions we can treat with skin surgery
Some minor skin conditions can be treated on the same day with skin surgery, although this is not always possible if more information and time for surgery is required. Examples include:
- Skin tag removals
- Seborrhoeic keratosis removal
- Wart removal
- Mole removals (for cosmetic or medical/diagnostic reasons)
- Sebaceous gland hyperplasia removal
- Angioma removal
A consultation is required before the skin surgery is due to take place. This is to assess the lesion and discuss the best treatment option
Other conditions that may require operations, including skin cancer excisions and large cyst removals, will also need further consultation, and surgery may be planned on the day or on a future date.
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ABOUT
OUR PRIVATE DERMATOLOGY PRACTICE
DermConsult was founded to provide excellent and rapid care to patients with skin conditions, in a central location and by highly qualified dermatologists.
OUR FEES
WE ARE TRANSPARENT ABOUT COST
At DermConsult, we are always transparent about our fees and these can always be discussed upfront.
Benefits and risks of skin surgery
Benefits
Skin surgery is usually a short procedure which very often has a high success and satisfaction rate for patients. Sometimes it can be carried out on the same day depending on the nature — giving you peace of mind.
Risks
As with all surgeries, there is some risk involved. This varies depending on what condition you are having treated but could include discomfort, bleeding, bruising, potential scarring, delayed healing and infection.
Most of these risks tend to be minor, and we will inform you how to minimise the risk. Post-surgical infection of the treated site means you may require a course of antibiotics.
We offer minor skin surgery in our modern day surgery theatres with the latest surgical techniques.
These include:
- Diagnostic punch and incision biopsies
- Excisions with stitches.
- Shave excisions — shaving lumps and bumps off of the surface of the skin, without stitches
- Curettage, a term we use for ‘scraping away’ lesions.
- Cryotherapy/cryosurgery
- Cauterising.
Your fully trained and professional dermatologist will discuss the best surgical technique for your skin condition at your consultation.
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Book your skin surgery consultation with DermConsult today.
Frequently Asked Questions
All the quotes provided by us on our fees page include the surgeon and theatre fees, along with the following:
- Aftercare advice and support
- Dressings and spare dressings for you to take home
- Free wound checks if you are concerned
- A prescription for any antibiotics from your local pharmacy if these are needed
- The removal of sutures (if they’ve been used)