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
Patient Spotlight
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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
JR, Carpal Tunnel Surgery Customer
From my initial appointment to post op the service provided was amazing. The medical team were friendly and talked you through the procedure step by step, and provided detailed aftercare instructions.
Parent/Guardian of JL, Autism Assessment Customer
They were all really lovely, very kind to our son and made him feel at ease. He actually enjoyed himself there, despite being so nervous about it beforehand.
JB, No-Scalpel Vasectomy Customer
The process from my initial phone call with the GP to getting the procedure done was very quick. The team that undertook the procedure on the day were immensely professional and compassionate taking into account my apprehensiveness for the procedure.
RH, No-Scalpel Vasectomy Customer
Great experience, coffee available on arrival, friendly staff. In on time, felt almost nothing during op and staff doing the job were friendly and great. Would highly recommend.
CA, Minor Skin Surgery Customer
I have used Provide Wellbeing on a number of occasions and have been very pleased.
ES, Ear Care Customer
Appointment bang on time. Job very well done and a very pleasant lady.
SD, Ear Care Customer
Very quick to get an appointment, Jo was excellent talking me through the treatment and offering advice and support – thank you!
CS, Ear Care Customer
Good parking, friendly staff, nice environment, no long queues, competitive pricing.
NM, ND Assessment Customer
Felt listened to and understood, fantastic doctor. 5 star 🌟
Parent/Guardian of JG, Autism Assessment Customer
Everyone was so patient, kind and understanding. The team today were fantastic with my son throughout the assessment. I loved that the assessment was child led and there was no expectation for our son to conform to what is perceived as the ‘norm’. There was no pressure whatsoever for him to do anything that he […]
Parent/Guardian of CF, Autism Assessment Customer
All the staff that were involved in the assessment were so lovely, and dealt with our daughter in a manner we could have only wished for prior to attending. Quite naturally, it was somewhat daunting for her, but she said everyone was lovely and ‘they really got me’, which from our daughter is praise indeed.
SN, Carpal Tunnel Customer
The surgeon and nurse were very patient with me as I was a bit nervous a very pleasant and friendly team.
CG, Carpal Tunnel Customer
The whole experience of my visit was extremely good. I felt at ease and comfortable.
AP, No Scalpel Vasectomy Customer
Absolutely amazing team! I was reassured, made to feel welcome and relaxed. I was talked through the entire procedure as it happened, and was constantly asked how I was feeling or if I had any questions. It took me a long time to pluck up the courage to book this procedure, but the excellent team […]
Parent/Guardian of IPM, Right to Choose Autism Assessment Customer
Everyone was so kind and lovely, and really put my daughter at ease. What could’ve been a daunting and scary experience for her was actually calm, relaxed and comforting. Everything was explained clearly to both of us every step of the way, and my daughter really felt understood and reassured. We are very grateful to […]
Parent/Guardian of AP, Right to Choose Autism Assessment Customer
I had heard lovely things about the service and our experience was no different, you were truly brilliant. The way you kept us all at ease, the environment was relaxed and we felt really listened to and most importantly my daughter had a really positive experience.
SS, Ear Care Services Customer
Always a very efficient service.
MH, Ear Care Services Customer
Joy carried out her role both in a professional manner and with humour. The experience was both successful and enjoyable.
PM, Ear Care Services Customer
The procedure only took a few minutes and was painless, a relief to hear properly once more.
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.
