Minor Surgery

At HillMed Health Centre, you can see GPs with a special interest in skin conditions, minor skin surgery and specialised training in dermoscopy.

Services include assessment, diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions. Minor surgeries (listed below) are carried out in the Health Centre. This convenient service saves patients travel time and can aid in recovery.

Punch Biopsy

A punch biopsy is used to diagnose or rule out skin conditions and diseases. It may also be used to remove skin lesions. The sample is sent to the lab for further review and comment on margins.

How we can help you

These surgical procedures are available - please ask your doctor if a procedure is suitable for you.

Bookings can be made with the reception team on referral from your doctor.

Skin Checks - Dermoscope examination of two or more moles. Allow 30 minutes for this appointment.
Mole Checks - Dermoscopic examination of a single mole. Takes only 15 minutes. If a particular mole is worrying you, this is an excellent option for having it checked so you can have peace of mind.
Skin Lesion Excisions (including mole removal)
Excision biopsy
Punch biopsy
Excision of sebaceous cysts and abscesses
Keloid Scar Treatment
Toenail wedge resection (Ingrown toenail surgery)

The doctor will advise you about the best treatment options for skin lesions and moles. For benign (harmless) lesions and moles, treatment options include cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen), biopsy or removal by excision - usually for cosmetic reasons.

For any suspicious or indeterminate lesions or moles, a skin biopsy or excision is usually recommended, so that a tissue sample can be taken and sent to a laboratory to check for the presence of skin cancer. Local anesthetic is provided for skin excision procedures to minimise pain or discomfort.

Excision Biopsy: An excision biopsy is when the entire skin lesion is removed and subsequently sent to the laboratory for testing. The intention of an excision biopsy is to remove all suspicious cells of a lesion in the single procedure. You will need a consultation with a doctor prior to any surgical procedure. Fees will apply.