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
CW, Ear Care Customer
Always an excellent service. Customer service on the telephone are very helpful and the specialist ear care are always really good.
AS, Ear Care Customer
Same friendly and professional service every time.
MG, Carpal Tunnel Surgery Customer
Second time I’ve been here for a operation, and just like last time the service was amazing and staff all so friendly and welcoming!
Parent / Guardian of EM, Autism Assessment Customer
From day one the service we have received has been exceptional.
Parent / Guardian of AM, Autism Assessment Customer
All of the staff at Provide Wellbeing were welcoming and thorough in their assessment. I highly recommend this professional service.
IB, No-Scalpel Vasectomy Customer
Doctor and nurses were very nice and quite good at putting me at ease in what is an unusual and nerve racking situation. Procedure was completed quickly, and though there was inevitable discomfort I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to have this procedure done.
DC, Minor Skin Surgery Customer
Dr Ashraf Ali has a very kind and considerate nature, and was able to put me at ease with his reassuring words. Michelle the theatre nurse was equally kind, showing me much empathy, and distracting me throughout the procedure. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your services to others.
TL, Ear Care Customer
Lovely staff, easy booking, amazing service.
Parent / Guardian of ER, Autism Assessment Customer
All the team were really nice and kind and put me and my daughter at ease. They explained everything very well and made sure my daughter understood as best she could.
Parent/Guardian of GF, Autism Assessment Customer
The staff were very welcoming, they made the experience very playful for my son. As parents we felt listen to and not rushed.
AP, No-Scalpel Vasectomy Customer
The doctor and assistant were fantastic and calming – the booking process was straightforward too.
JC, Carpal Tunnel Surgery Customer
Excellent environment, friendly staff, medical staff cheerful and reassuring. Felt relaxed and confident in their care.
NB, Podiatry Customer
Great service, professional and super friendly. 10/10
LM, Minor Skin Surgery Customer
Very efficient, friendly staff. Would highly recommend.
SW, Minor Skin Surgery Customer
Efficient, painless and a great result.
NW, Ear Care Customer
Very efficient and very friendly staff. Nurse Joe explained everything and was kind and caring.
CM, Ear Care Customer
First class – would recommend.
Parent/Guardian of EK, Autism Assessment Customer
An excellent experience, everything was explained in great detail and we felt like we had the time to discuss anything else we needed to. My son was able to ask any questions he had too.
KG, No-Scalpel Vasectomy Customer
Overall good experience. Nice facility, parking and reception area. Good communication.
Parent/Guardian of MC, Autism Assessment Customer
Quiet and bright clinic, perfect for my daughter, and the team are lovely and very informative.
