Minor surgery in Preston
Whether it's a bothersome mole, skin tag, cyst, or ingrown nail, access professional minor surgery in Preston to restore your daily comfort. Dr Faizal will examine the area, listen to your concerns and perform minor surgery without long waiting times or a referral — just a GP consultation.
From £299 · Local Anaesthetic · GMC & CQC Registered
Minor surgery in Preston — GP access without long waiting times
Minor surgery is a quick procedure to remove lumps, moles, skin tags, cysts, warts, or ingrown toenails. Before your procedure, Dr Faizal will explain the complete management plan, listen to you, answer your questions, and obtain your proper consent, as guided by the CQC.
Our GP follows NHS best-practice protocols, which means sterile instruments, proper wound care, and clear aftercare instructions.
If a mole or lesion requires laboratory analysis, Dr Faizal arranges histology and explains the results to you in person. You don't wait three months — book a same-day appointment, and if minor surgery makes sense for you, it often gets done that week.
Reviewed by Dr Faizal Secretary, MRCGP · GMC 7606534 · CQC Registered · Last updated: July 2026
Minor surgery procedures
Mole Removal
Removal of moles that have changed, are causing symptoms, or that you are unhappy with — with histology where clinically indicated.
Skin Tag Removal
Removal of single or multiple skin tags, commonly on the neck, underarms or other areas where they catch and irritate.
Cyst Removal
Assessment and removal of skin cysts, including those that have become uncomfortable, inflamed or keep recurring.
Lipoma Removal
Removal of lipomas — soft, fatty lumps under the skin — where they are growing, uncomfortable or bothering you.
Ingrown Toenail Treatment
Treatment for painful ingrown toenails, including recurrent nails that have not settled with conservative care.
When minor surgery can help
As explained by East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, you should consider minor surgery if the skin lesion:
- Has changed: growing, darkening, becoming irregular, or looking different.
- Causes symptoms such as itching, pain, bleeding, or oozing.
- Needs testing: removal and laboratory analysis can help confirm an unclear diagnosis.
- May be cancerous or pre-cancerous: especially if you have concerns or a family history of skin cancer.
- Affects your confidence: if you are unhappy with the appearance of a mole, skin tag, or lesion.
During your initial consultation, Dr Faizal will explain how minor surgery can help you.
Minor surgery at a glance
What your private minor surgery journey looks like
To make an informed decision, it's essential to know how our GP clinic handles your minor surgery. Here's your journey, step by step.
Book Your Appointment
Call, WhatsApp, or book online. You do not need a referral and can often have a same-day GP consultation.
Consultation & Examination
Dr Faizal will examine the skin lesion, talk you through your options, and answer every question. There is no pressure and no judgement.
Have Your Procedure
If it's suitable and you're happy to go ahead, the procedure can often be done the same day under local anaesthetic. You'll be awake and comfortable throughout, and the wound is stitched if needed.
Heal With Support
You'll leave with clear aftercare advice and a direct line back to the clinic. If histology was taken, Dr Secretary explains the result with you in person.
Discuss safe minor surgery options with Dr Faizal
From your initial consultation to your procedure and recovery, you will receive personalised support at every step. Book a private minor surgery consultation to discuss your options.
Benefits of GP-led minor surgery
Minor surgery can help safely remove or treat unwanted skin concerns such as moles, skin tags, cysts, and other lesions:
- Safe removal or treatment of unwanted skin concerns such as moles, skin tags, cysts and other lesions
- Relief from discomfort caused by lesions that catch, rub or become inflamed
- Improved confidence where a lesion affects how you feel about your appearance
- Suspicious or unclear lesions can be examined further through histology
- Clear aftercare guidance and a direct route back to the clinic
Some mild discomfort, bruising, swelling, or bleeding can be normal after the procedure. Dr Faizal will explain what to expect for your specific procedure.
The expert at our minor surgery clinic
Dr Faizal Secretary · BSc (Hons) · MBChB · MRCGP · GMC 7606534
Dr Faizal Secretary is a GMC-registered GP based in Fulwood, Preston. He trained in the UK, holds a medical degree from the University of Manchester and a BSc with Distinction from Imperial College London. He is a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners and has experience across both NHS and private general practice.
Dr Faizal's approach to minor surgery is methodical and careful. He takes time to understand why you want something removed — whether for cosmetic reasons or because it's bothering you — assesses whether surgery is the right option, and if it is, performs the procedure with minimal scarring and proper aftercare guidance. He's direct about what can and can't be done, and honest about healing times and scars.
Minor surgery cost
The cost of minor surgery depends on the type of skin lesion you have and the treatment method for it. We keep our pricing transparent, so you'll know the cost of your consultation and any treatment before starting.
The final cost is confirmed at consultation, depending on the size, type and number of lesions. View the full pricing page → for all consultation fees.
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FAQs about minor surgery
What is minor surgery?
Minor surgery is a short, planned procedure carried out under local anaesthetic to remove or treat a skin or soft-tissue problem, without needing a hospital stay. At My Private Clinic it covers moles, cysts, lipomas, skin tags and ingrown toenails, and is performed by Dr Faizal Secretary (GMC 7606534).
What is classed as minor surgery?
Minor surgery generally means procedures done under local anaesthetic where you stay awake and go home the same day. Removing a mole, draining and removing a cyst, taking out a lipoma, removing skin tags, and treating an ingrown toenail all fall into this category.
Does minor surgery hurt?
No. The area is numbed with local anaesthetic first, so you shouldn't feel pain during the procedure. You may feel some pressure or movement, and a little soreness afterwards once the numbness wears off, which usually settles with simple painkillers.
How long does minor surgery take?
Most procedures take between 15 and 45 minutes, and the whole appointment is usually around 30–45 minutes, including assessment and aftercare advice. Larger or more involved procedures may take a little longer.
How long does minor surgery take to heal?
The surface usually heals within two to three weeks, though deeper wounds and the final appearance of a scar can take a few months to settle fully. Dr Secretary gives you aftercare advice specific to your procedure so you know what to expect.
How long after minor surgery can you fly?
For most small skin procedures you can fly within a day or two, but it depends on the size and site of the wound. As a general guide, it's best to avoid flying until any risk of bleeding has passed and the wound is settling — check with Dr Secretary before you travel.
Will my mole be checked for cancer?
Where there's any clinical reason to, yes — the tissue is sent for histology (laboratory analysis), and Dr Secretary explains the result with you in person. If a mole looks suspicious for skin cancer, he'll arrange the appropriate specialist referral rather than simply removing it.
Do I need a GP referral for minor surgery in Preston?
No referral is needed. You can book directly with My Private Clinic, be assessed, and if suitable, often have the procedure the same day.
Will I have a scar?
Any procedure that cuts the skin leaves some mark, but Dr Secretary uses techniques designed to keep scarring as small and neat as possible. He'll be honest about the likely result for your particular procedure and site before you decide.
How much does minor surgery cost in Preston?
At My Private Clinic, minor surgery costs start from £299. The final cost is confirmed at consultation, depending on the size, type and number of lesions.
Why choose My Private Clinic for minor surgery in Preston?
Named GP Every Time
Dr Secretary personally assesses and performs the procedure. Not a locum. Not remote.
CQC-Registered
Independently regulated by the Care Quality Commission.
Same Day Available
Appointments often available the same day. Call or WhatsApp to check.
Evenings & Weekends
Mon–Thu: 5–8pm · Fri: 9am–8pm · Sat: 9am–1pm.