GP2Health Surgical Centre

The prices listed above are for the surgical procedure, dressings and one 15 minute follow up consultation after the procedure. This does not include the consultation fee prior to the surgery or any lab fees to examine the tissue for potential cancer. The consultation length needed will vary depending upon your lesion. Once we have had the consultation and decided on a treatment option you can decide to have the procedure on the same day (time permitting) or have it on another day that suits you. 

Yes. We need to understand the nature of the lesion that you want us to remove. We need to ensure it is safe to remove and that we will not make matters worse. Hence, a clinical story and physical examination must be done prior. There are few exceptions. We can discuss this prior to booking an appointment if you have any concerns. 

In almost all cases yes. We will discuss whether this needs to happen with you. The reason for this is to analyse the skin lesion under a microscope. This will give us a histological report and tell us whether the lesion is cancer or not. In some rare cases a lesion can look completely benign (none cancerous) and only after removal and microscope review is it found to be cancer. 

This includes the pot, with formaldehyde (tissue preserver), in which the tissue will be placed. Postage to the lab and analysis with report of the tissue under a microscope by a specialist. This fee (£100) is controlled by our lab partners and given to you at no extra cost.

This is included in the price and will involve removal of your sutures if you have any, providing dressings and a 15 minute consultation generally at the point of suture removal. At this point any issues can be addressed. 

You have the choice and we will discuss with you whether we are able to remove your skin problem. We can also remove lesions from your child's skin. There are many things that can be cut away completely including moles, dermatofibromas, warts, cysts, bursae etc. Additionally we may suggest cryosurgery which freezes and destroys the skin lesion. 

We would not look to remove anything that looks cancerous, malignant or suspicious. We may need to perform further tests like ultrasound to ensure it is safe to proceed. 

If we felt the lesion was suspicious we will refer you back to your NHS GP at no extra cost for consideration of a referral under the suspected skin cancer 2 week wait service. You can further refer you to see a private skin cancer specialist should you wish to follow this route. 

Liquid nitrogen is used to perform cryosurgery. Many skin lesions can be treated including all types of wart (includes verruca), seborrheic keratosis, lentigos, skin tags, solar skin damage, Molluscum contagiosum, Genital warts and some mucosal lesions.

Absolutely. This is a legal requirement. Prior to any procedure we will discuss with you the treatment options including leaving the lesion alone. Information about any surgical options will be discussed with an emphasis on the risks of the surgical procedure. We will give you space to make a decision, you will not be under any pressure to sign a consent form or go ahead with the procedure straight away. 

Prior to any procedure you will be fully informed of the specific risks and likelihood of this risk occurring. We will develop a plan around reducing these risks. Sometimes this includes not proceeding with surgery. You are under no obligation to proceed after consult. Some of the common risks are: 

• Infection: Even with proper sterilization, there is always a small risk of infection at the surgical site. This risk is dramatically increased if your diabetes is poorly controlled or you contaminate the wound after surgery. 
• Bleeding: Minor bleeding during or after the procedure is common, but excessive bleeding (haemorrhage) can occur in rare cases. We will only let you leave once heavy bleeding has stopped.
• Reaction to Anaesthesia: Local anaesthesia is typically used for minor surgeries, and allergic reactions or other side effects (like dizziness or nausea) can occur. This is rare and we work well within safe toxic limits.
• Scarring: Although minor,  ALL procedures result in some degree of scarring or depigmentation.  Sometimes this is almost imperceptible.  Depending on the patient’s skin type and the location of the surgery, hypertrophic and keloid scars can form. If you are worried about scarring we can talk through this in more detail.
• Pain and Discomfort: Pain after surgery is usually mild, but in some cases, it may persist longer than expected. The initial injections to numb the skin is similar to being stung by a wasp.
• Nerve Damage: In rare cases, nerves near the surgical site can be damaged, leading to numbness, tingling, long term neuropathic pain or weakness.
• Blood Clots: Though less common in minor surgery, there's always a slight risk of developing a blood clot, particularly if a limb needs to be immobilised for a period. We will work to reduce this risk.
• Wound Healing Issues: Delayed healing or poor wound closure can occur, especially in  conditions like poorly controlled diabetes, wounds close to the bottom, wounds where there is poor blood supply (e.g. shin) or if there's inadequate care post-surgery.