About the Service
What types of procedures are considered minor surgeries?
- Minor surgeries typically involve the removal of skin lesions, such as moles, skin tags, cysts, or lipomas.
How long does a minor surgery procedure take?
- Most minor surgical procedures take approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete
Is a general anaesthetic required for minor surgeries?
- No, minor surgeries are generally performed using a freezing tool, which numbs the specific area being treated
Will I need to stay in the clinic after the procedure?
- Minor surgeries are conducted as a day procedures, meaning you can go home after the appointment
Cost & Insurance
How much does a minor surgery procedure cost?
- The cost of minor surgeries varies depending on the specific procedure
Does the cost include consultation and follow-up appointments?
- No, should you require a follow up appointment, the GP will prompt you to book after you have finished your procedure
Are payment plans or financing options available?
- We offer clearpay financing at 0%
Recovery & Aftercare
What is the typical recovery time after a minor surgery?
- Recovery times can vary depending on the procedure and individual factors. Generally, minor surgeries heal within a few days to a couple of weeks, with most clients returning to normal activities shortly after
Are there any specific aftercare instructions I should follow?
- Post-operative care may include keeping the wound clean and dry, avoiding certain activities, and attending follow-up appointments. Specific instructions will be provided by our GP based on the procedure performed .
When can I resume normal activities after surgery?
- Most clients can return to normal activities within a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the procedure and individual healing rates
Consultation & Booking
Do I need a referral to book a minor surgery consultation?
- Referral requirements vary by clinic. It’s best to contact Highway Health directly to confirm their specific requirements.
How do I book an appointment for a minor surgery consultation?
- Appointments can typically be booked by contacting the clinic directly via phone or their online booking system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please attend our intimate clinic in Ballymena, Oh Baby Ultrasound, 89 Broughshane Street, BT436ED. You should attend your appointment at the correct time. When you attend clinic please wait in the waiting area until a team member calls you in for your appointment.
Your blood test appointment is booked for 20 minutes in order for our phlebotomist to be able to talk you through the process and make you feel comfortable.
Please ensure you are well hydrated as well as warm and comfortable this will help with drawing the blood required for your sample. We recommend you wear loose fitting/easily removed upper clothing as this will ensure the process of taking your blood sample is seamless and efficient.
Our blood samples are taken by our qualified Phlebotomist. Although this isn’t necessary, we want you to feel as at ease and comfortable as possible during the procedure.
No, your blood sample will be taken by our Phlebotomy specialist and sent the same day to our authorised partner, TDL, who analyse your blood and provide us with the results. We will share these results with you either by email or by telephone the same day we receive the results back. Results can be expected 5-7 working days from the lab receive the results.
Bruising around the puncture site is completely normal and it can sometimes extend depending on each individual. If you are concerned about bruising/in pain after one week of the blood sample being taken contact your local practice nurse/GP.
Sometimes it is difficult to draw a blood sample due to numerous outside factors, including but not limited to not being hydrated, feeling cold or having a separate blood test prior. If we, for whatever reason, can not obtain the blood required for the sample we will offer another appointment in attempt to obtain the necessary millilitres of blood required.
We will share these results with you either by email or by telephone the same day we receive the results back.
Having a blood test should not cause any significant side effects as only a small amount of blood is taken. However, some people may feel faint or dizzy at the time of the blood draw or experience mild bruising at the blood taking site, which should resolve on its own. If you have ever experienced any side-effects with having blood taken in the past, please let our staff know so they can help support you. We will offer you some juice and biscuits after your sample has been taken.
We can only offer blood tests to those over the age of 18 with no age limit.
Many people feel like this and it is nothing to be ashamed of. Tell the member of staff who is taking your blood test – this will help them to look after you better.
You could also ask someone to come with you and distract you during the test. Some people also find breathing for relaxation helpful. If the problem is that you faint at the sight of blood, this is caused by a fall in blood pressure: you can learn techniques to stop this from happening.
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