SKIN CLINIC

The Carriage House Clinic provides a GP-led skin service, this includes ‘mole’ checks and assessment of skin lesions. Led by Dr Abi Smail, we offer minor surgical procedures to assess and remove a variety of benign skin lesions. 

GP specialist skin check appointment £150
30 minute appointment with our GP skin specialist to undertake a full body skin review or discuss any particular issues/concerns

MINOR SURGERY

The clinic offers a minor surgery service to safely remove benign (non-cancerous) skin lesions with our GP specialist, Dr Abi Smail, who has extensive experience in minor surgery. Benign skin lesions are harmless growths. While they do not pose a health risk, they can be removed either for cosmetic reasons or if they become symptomatic - meaning they cause pain, catch on clothing, or frequently become infected.

Prior to any treatment, Dr Smail will undertake an assessment of any areas of concern. You will have time to discuss any queries and the options available.

Treatments are carried out in our minor procedures clinic room with our health care assistant assisting Dr Smail during the procedure. Treatment aims to remove lesions with minimal discomfort and optimise healing/scarring.

The clinic can treat a wide range of benign conditions including cysts, moles, lipomas, skin tags, seborrhoeic keratosis among others. 

PRICING

One skin lesion (30 mins)- £595

Two skin lesions (45 mins) – £895

Single cyst removal (45 mins)- £875 

Lipoma removal (45 mins) - £895

(removing more than one cyst requires a longer appointment, please get in touch to discuss)

Prices include an initial assessment with Dr Smail at the start of the appointment, removal of the lesion(s), laboratory processing fees, follow-up letter with the histology results, aftercare advice and suture removal if required. Occasionally a follow-up GP appointment with Dr Smail may be necessary after the procedure. 

Please note that, if after Dr Smail’s assessment, it is not appropriate to remove any particular skin lesion in the clinic, a skin clinic appointment charge applies - £150. 

To book a minor surgery appointment please phone us on 01235 634606 or email enquiries@thecarriagehouseclinic.com.

How are lesions removed?

Minor surgery is performed under local anaesthetic, meaning you will be awake but the area will be numb. 

Common techniques include:

Excision: The lesion is cut out entirely. This is standard for cysts and lipomas to ensure the whole "sac" is removed to prevent recurrence.

Shave/Snip: Used for lesions that sit on the surface, like skin tags or seborrhoeic keratosis. The lesion is "shaved" flat with the skin.

Curettage: The lesion is scraped away using a sharp circular instrument called a curette.

Healing and scarring depends on the type of procedure, how any wounds are closed and the location of the lesion. We will provide you with guidance after the procedure which explains in detail how to monitor/care for your wound. 

Please note that while we can remove the majority of lesions, we are unable to remove cysts/lipomas on the face which are best treated by a consultant in dermatology/plastic surgery. We can arrange onward referral to a specialist if required. 

We reserve the right to not remove any lesions which are concerning or suggestive of malignancy but will advise you accordingly about onward referral/management and arrange referral if desired.