Same Day Surgery

A quick, minor procedure to remove a skin lesion, mole or small growth that's cosmetically bothersome, changing in appearance, or simply worth having checked and removed as a precaution. Performed entirely under local anaesthetic in an outpatient setting, with the wound closed using dissolvable or removable stitches depending on location. If there's any clinical concern about the tissue, it's sent for histology (lab analysis) as standard practice - this is priced separately since it's only needed when clinically indicated.

For lesions too large to close with simple stitches, this procedure combines removal with a local flap reconstruction - repositioning nearby skin and tissue to close the wound cleanly and minimise scarring. Still performed as a same-day outpatient procedure under local anaesthetic, though recovery and wound care take a little longer to manage than a simple excision. As with any removed tissue, histology is available separately if clinically indicated.

A tried-and-tested vein treatment where a solution is injected directly into smaller varicose or spider veins, causing them to collapse and gradually fade from view as the body reabsorbs them over following weeks. No incisions, no anaesthesia beyond the injections themselves, and no real downtime - most patients are back to normal activity the same day, aside from wearing compression stockings for a short period as advised. A good option for smaller surface veins rather than larger, deeper varicosity (which are better suited to ClariVein, below).

Removes excess, sagging skin (and sometimes fat) from the upper eyelids - done purely for a fresher, more open-eyed appearance, or medically where drooping skin has started to encroach on the visual field. Performed under local anaesthetic as a same-day outpatient procedure with fine, well-concealed incisions along the natural eyelid crease. Visible bruising and swelling typically resolve within about a week, after which the results - a noticeably more open, alert look - are long-lasting.

A modern, minimally invasive alternative to traditional vein stripping surgery for larger varicose veins. A thin catheter is inserted into the vein and combines mechanical agitation with a medicated solution to close the vein from the inside - no surgical cuts, no stitches, and no general anaesthetic needed. Because it's so much less invasive than traditional surgery, recovery is fast: most patients walk out the same day and resume normal activity within a day or two, wearing compression stockings for support during healing.

Trigger finger happens when a flexor tendon in the finger becomes inflamed and catches as it tries to glide through its sheath, causing the finger to lock, click or snap when bending or straightening. This procedure releases the tight part of the tendon sheath through a small incision at the base of the finger, restoring smooth movement immediately. Done under local anaesthetic as a day case; most patients regain full use of the hand within a couple of weeks, with light activity possible almost right away.

Repairs a hernia where tissue or part of the intestine pushes through a weak point in the abdominal wall near the navel or just above it - often noticeable as a bulge that's more prominent when straining, coughing, or standing. The weakened area is repaired and reinforced (with mesh if clinically appropriate) through a small incision, under general or regional anaesthetic. Because it involves an abdominal procedure, an overnight hospital stay is standard for monitoring before discharge the following day.

The most common type of hernia, where tissue pushes through a weak spot in the groin (inguinal) or upper thigh (femoral) area. Repaired surgically, typically with a mesh reinforcement to give a durable, low-recurrence result, under general or regional anaesthetic. As with other hernia repairs, an overnight stay is standard practice for post-operative monitoring, with most patients back to light activity within a couple of weeks and full recovery over 4–6 weeks.

A more robust hernia repair using surgical mesh to reinforce a larger defect or a hernia that has recurred after a previous repair - situations where the abdominal wall needs extra structural support to prevent it happening again. Slightly more involved than a standard repair, but still performed as day surgery with an overnight stay for monitoring. Mesh repairs have a well-established, long safety record and significantly lower recurrence rates than repairs without reinforcement.

MICA (Minimally Invasive Chevron and Akin) is a modern keyhole approach to bunion correction, performed through a few tiny incisions rather than the large open incision traditional bunion surgery requires. The bone is repositioned and fixed internally with small screws, and because soft tissue disruption is minimal, patients typically experience less pain, less swelling and a faster return to walking than with traditional (open) bunion surgery. Usually done under regional anaesthetic with a light cast or supportive shoe worn during the initial healing period.