Other Procedures

Mole removal / Skin Lesions

Most people have a few moles but the amount, size and colour can vary significantly.  Some are present at birth, others develop over time.  Most are harmless but any moles which show changes in size or colour or which start to bleed should be checked by a doctor.  If you have a mole or moles which make you feel self conscious or which cause problems during every day activities such as washing or dressing you may wish to have them removed.

How can I have a mole/moles removed?

Moles can be removed by a variety of different methods which will be discussed with you at your consultation. The area will be numbed by a local anaesthetic.  Any scarring should be minimal and the risk of this will be explained at your consultation.

How much does it cost?

The fee for this procedure is a guide; variations do exist between hospitals and fees will be individually calculated for you after your consultation.

Guide price: From £500

 

Hand Surgery

Carpal Tunnel Release:

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition due to the compression of the median nerve in the wrist area. If not treated the nerve will gradually stop functioning and may never recover fully after treatment. This may lead to permanent loss of sensation and wasting of the muscles in the hand.

Trigger Finger Release:

A trigger finger is caused by a swelling of the tendon to a finger, this results in the tendon catching "triggering" as it passes in the tunnel that it normally glides in. This is treated by releasing the tunnel which allows the tendon to glide freely.

Ganglion Removal:

Ganglions are a collection of fluid that is connected to a joint. The fluis escapes from an area of weakness in the joint capsule. Treatment of this problem involves the removal of the ganglion and the part of the joint capsule.

Dupuytren's Release / Fasciectomy:

Duputtren's disease is caused by the thickening of the fascia (soft tissues) in the hand. This may lead to a contracture of the fingers and the inability to fully straighten the fingers. There are many different ways to treat the condition and it may depend on the severity of the condition. The options include: Fasciectomy, Fasciotomy, Open Palm (McCash), Dermafasciectomy - these will be discussed with you and a plan agreed before surgery.

Mallet Finger:

This is caused by an injury to the extensor tendon on the back of the finger near the nail, resulting in being unable to straighten the tip of the finger. Treatment is often conservatively with a special splint "Stack Splint".

Procedures

Labiaplasty:

Labial reduction also referred to as labioplasty, is a surgical procedure that will reduce and/or reshape the labia minora - the skin that covers the clitoris and vaginal opening. The purpose of a labiaplasty is to better define the inner labia. Surgical labial reduction can greatly improve the aesthetic appearance of the abnormally enlarged labis. Some claims have been made, without medical evidence that procedures such as Labiaplasty and Vaginoplasty can interfere with childbirth at a later age, due to scar tissue. There is currently NO medical documentation to confirm these claims.

How is this done?

The procedure involves excising an area of the labia minora using a variety of incisions; and can be performed as a day case under local anaesthetic, with sedation or a general anaesthetic. It generally takes about an hour to perform. Following surgery, you may experience some mild discomfort and swelling, which usually disappears completely after 1-2 weeks. Labial incisions usually heal and are rarely noticeable.

Calf Implants

Calf augmentation is performed by placing soft solid silicone implants in "pockets" created between the gastrocnemius muscles and their outer connective tissue fascia. The gastrocnemius calf muscle is comprised of two heads on the back of the lower leg; with one head medial (inside) and one head lateral. Most often, only one implant is needed on the medial side to enhance and proportion the calves, sometimes both sides are augmanted. After healing, there is usually no impairment of normal muscular function because no muscles are cut or detached.

Calf augmentation with implants uses an incision placed in the natural crease behind the knee that generally heals in an inconspicuous manner over time. Calf implants come in many different shapes and sizes, and this will be discussed with you during the consultation. This surgical procedure is generally performed under general anesthesia. Regional spinal anesthesia or local anesthesia with intravenous sedation may also be used. Calf augmentation usually takes from one-and-a-half to two hours to perform.

What do the fees cover?

 

The fee quoted will cover costs related to your total care (pre-operative assessments, accommodation, medications, routine investigations), theatre, surgeon and anaesthetic fees. It also covers all required post - operative visits and any necessary management of clinical complications. It does not include the initial consultation fee of £110 which will be invoiced separately.

Where can I have my plastic surgery?

Plastic surgery clinics are available at The Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital, Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital, The West Midlands Hospital (Ramsay Healthcare), Halesowen, Spire Southbank Hospital, Worcester and BMI Droitwich Spa.

Where to get further information.

For further information on all procedures, please contact us on 0800 084 2321 or email info@pdsurgery.co.uk.