Minor Surgery
Safe, Professional Minor Surgical Procedures at Bellbird Medical Centre
At Bellbird Medical Centre, we offer safe minor surgical procedures including implanon insertion/removal, wound care, cryotherapy, and skin lesion excision with local anaesthetic for comfort.
About the service
What is minor surgery?
Minor surgery involves simple medical procedures performed under local anaesthetic without the need for hospital admission. These procedures are commonly used to diagnose, treat, or remove skin lesions and other minor conditions.
Our doctors can perform procedures including:
- Implanon insertion and removal
- Wound debridement
- Excision of skin lesions
- Cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen treatment)
We also treat a variety of skin conditions and lesions, including:
- Sebaceous cysts
- Seborrhoeic keratoses
- Moles
- Basal cell carcinoma
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Melanoma
- Solar keratoses (sun spots)
Minor surgery is performed carefully and professionally using local anaesthetic to numb the treatment area and maximise comfort during the procedure.
Why minor surgery may be important
Common reasons for minor surgery
- Suspicious or changing moles
- Removal of cysts or skin growths
- Treatment of warts or sun spots
- Skin cancer diagnosis or removal
- Wound cleaning and debridement
- Implanon insertion or removal
Benefits of early treatment
Early diagnosis and treatment of suspicious lesions can help prevent more serious skin conditions from developing. Prompt treatment may also improve healing, comfort, and cosmetic outcomes.
Recommended appointments
For surgery, a longer appointment is generally required. In most cases, a follow-up appointment approximately one week later is included in the surgery cost for removal of sutures and review of healing.
Why choose Bellbird Medical Centre for minor surgery?
Experienced Minor Procedure Doctors
Our doctors are experienced in performing minor surgical procedures with professional care, precision, and patient comfort in mind.
On-Site Minor Procedures
Most procedures are conveniently performed at our clinic without the need for hospital admission.
Skin Lesion & Cancer Management
We assess and remove suspicious skin lesions, including some skin cancers, with appropriate follow-up care and management.
Comfortable & Safe Treatment
All procedures are performed using local anaesthetic to numb the area and minimise discomfort during treatment.
What happens during the appointment?
Initial assessment
Your doctor will assess the area, discuss your symptoms, and determine the most appropriate treatment or procedure.
Procedure preparation
The treatment area will be cleaned and local anaesthetic will be administered to numb the area.
Minor surgical procedure
Your doctor will perform the required procedure, such as lesion removal, cryotherapy, wound treatment, or implanon insertion/removal.
Dressing and aftercare
After the procedure, the area may be dressed and you will receive aftercare instructions to support healing.
Follow-up appointment
In most cases, a follow-up appointment approximately a week later is arranged for review and removal of sutures if required.
When should you book an appointment?
Please make an appointment if:
- You notice a suspicious or changing mole
- You have a lump, cyst, or skin lesion causing concern
- You have persistent warts or sun spots
- You require implanon insertion or removal
- You need wound care or debridement
- Your doctor has recommended minor surgical treatment
Please inform reception if you require a longer appointment for minor surgery procedures.
Book your GP appointment
To access this service at Bellbird Medical Centre, please book an appointment with your GP to discuss whether an echocardiogram is right for you and to obtain a referral if appropriate.