MINOR SURGERY
Minor Skin Surgery
Our Minor Skin Surgery services are available to treat a variety of skin concerns quickly and effectively.
These services are available via:
Self-pay
We recognise that skin lesions and blemishes can be a source of discomfort and might be something you are self-conscious about. Provide Wellbeing offers minor skin procedures for various skin conditions from our new Clinic Centre on The Crescent in Colchester, Essex.
During an initial consultation, our experienced specialists will discuss your condition and treatment options, including all costs associated with the procedure, so you can make an informed decision about your care and take advantage of fast access to treatment. All of our procedures are outpatient services and do not require general anaesthetic. This service is not available on NHS-routes, so costs will apply.
Minor Skin Procedure | Consultation and Diagnosis
Our clinicians are specially trained in the use of a Digital Dermatoscope to aid in diagnosing skin conditions. This specialised piece of equipment illuminates and magnifies the surface detail of the skin, giving the clinician a clear visual of the area and increasing the speed and accuracy of a diagnosis compared to using the naked eye.
The clinician will make a diagnosis during the initial consultation. At that point, all treatment options will be discussed at length, and you can ask any questions about the procedure, costs, or aftercare.
If you already have a diagnosis and are looking into your options, the clinician will discuss any previous treatment you may have had and go through their recommended route towards reducing or removing the skin condition in question.
Skin Conditions
We commonly treat a variety of skin conditions including:
- Benign moles: small, harmless growths of the skin caused by melanin
- Small and large lipomas: soft, fatty lumps under the skin
- Sebaceous cysts: fluid-filled lumps under the skin
- Seborrheic keratosis: a common non cancerous skin growth. Usually brown, black or light tan which can look waxy or scaly and slightly raised
- Skin tags: small clusters of skin tissue extending out from a stem
- Spider naevi: small clumps of blood vessels on the surface of the skin
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Treatment Information
Lesions located on the face
Due to the visibility of skin conditions on the face, we would look to remove any concerns you may have in this area as quickly as possible. The facial area contains many sensitive structures, so in order to ensure that treatment can be performed with minimal scarring or complications, we recommend that you book in for a discussion dedicated to facial lesions, during which you can bring up with the clinician any concerns elsewhere on your body as well.
Biopsy and histology
If you have a pigment lesion (mole), our clinicians will take a biopsy that will be sent to a laboratory for analysis. Most moles are benign or harmless, but if they are atypical or exhibiting changes, this could be a sign that they need further investigation. The results of the biopsy will then be returned to the clinic and you will be contacted to discuss the findings and the recommended treatment options.
Stitches
Stitches are usually not required for minor surgical procedures, but if they are needed, we use soluble stitches which means that you will not need to book a return appointment to have them removed.
We surveyed 52 Minor Skin Surgery patients from 2020-21, out of which 51 rated their experience positively, giving us a 98% satisfaction rate!
Pricing and appointments
Prior to being booked in for a Minor Skin procedure you will need to either attend an initial consultation in person or if preferred (and appropriate) an initial telephone consultation.
Minor Skin procedures can vary in price depending on the type of procedure you need. During your initial consultation, our clinicians will review all the available treatment options with you transparently and honestly. Please remember that prices start at £300 but can, and are likely to, increase based on factors such as the number of lesions to remove. Occasionally, the procedure cost may rise to £800. The clinician will confirm the actual price of your procedure at the initial consultation, where you can discuss treatment options further and your decision to proceed.
| Initial Consultation | £60 |
| Minor Skin Surgery (*) from | £300 |
| Follow-up (up to 7 days post op) | £40 |
| Follow-up (more than 7 days) | £60 |
| Histology for one lesion | £125 |
| Histology for up to three lesions | £200 |
All prices are inclusive of VAT.
*A payment of £300 will be taken at the point of booking your appointment for Minor Skin Surgery with any balance due to be paid on the day of your surgery. Any additional potential charges will be advised at the Initial Consultation and may include costs that cannot be determined until the day of the procedure such as histology costs
You can find a full list of payment terms and conditions here.
To find out more about the options available to you through Provide Wellbeing, please contact our team today.
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Testimonials
Parent/Guardian of CL, Autism and ADHD Services
Amy Bignell and Hannah Westwood-Loftus were so kind and compassionate. I know this comes with the nature of the job, but it was nice to see such a genuine passion. The way they carried out the assessment was inspiring.
Parent/Guardian of JC, Autism and ADHD Services
Dr Band, Amy and Kurt were very friendly, kind and professional and made the experience for my son very positive. This has been a long process for my family and we are so pleased it had such a positive ending with such lovely people.
PB, Non-Scalpel Vasectomy Customer
Simple fast procedure. The staff were kind and helped me feel relaxed during a vulnerable time.
JP, Carpal Tunnel Surgery Customer
The whole experience was first class.
Parent/Guardian of HE, Right to Choose Autism Assessment Customer
Provide Wellbeing were wonderful! They really made our son feel at ease and comfortable.. they were very reassuring and helpful. We had such a lovely experience and I will be recommending again! Thank you so much for all your help.
Parent/Guardian of IF, Right to Choose Autism Assessment Customer
Wonderful team! Excellent with my daughter. They made her feel comfortable which is something not many people manage. They gave us answers and no question was too much.
AB, Ear Care Customer
The Nurse was very polite. Asked relevant questions and advised me of what further action to take. Administered the treatment carefully and reassured me throughout. An exceptionally professional and caring service provided.
Parent/Guardian of AH, Autism and ADHD Services
Staff were absolutely lovely, made my son feel comfortable and safe.
Parent/Guardian of ST, Autism and ADHD Services
Honestly we cannot praise the wonderful consultant enough, from the minute he met our 13 year old daughter he was beautiful with her, the way he made her feel at ease and built up a fantastic rapport whilst being able to extract the information he needed!
AS, Ear Care Customer
Easy to book appointment and treatment carried out straight away once you arrive.
LR, No-Scalpel Vasectomy Customer
Easy process. Every one is very helpful. Process went very smoothly.
AH, Minor Skin Surgery Customer
Dr Leonhardt is quite possibly the kindest, most empathic Dr I have ever met! In my short consultation I was left feeling “I wish this Dr was my GP, and my mum’s GP”. I am very grateful to him for all his advice.
BS, Ear Care Customer
First class procedure and Joanne was professionalism personified.
LW, Ear Care Customer
I attended for ear micro suction for a build up of wax especially in my right ear. This was removed completely by a very nice and efficient technician who explained the procedure at every step.
Parent/Guardian of N R, Right To Choose ASD Assessment Customer
We have had an outstanding experience with Provide Wellbeing and could not be happier. From the first phone conversation, everything has been dealt with in a time efficient, professional and friendly welcome. All members of staff were great with my daughter and are passionate in what they do. I would highly recommend to all to […]
M R, No-Scalpel Vasectomy Customer
Excellent. Very friendly and well explained. All went smoothly on the day.
A B, Minor Skin Surgery Customer
Could not fault the front of office staff, nurse or doctor, faultless.
R T, Ear Care (Microsuction) Customer
A very efficient and professional service. Issues explained clearly.
C A, Minor-Skin Surgery Customer
Very professional and a very relaxed environment
D C, Minor-Skin Surgery (Consultation) Customer
Helpful and informative appointment
