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Epsom & St Helier Referred Patients

Interface Specialist Care has a Service Level Agreement with the Department of Dermatology of Epsom and St Heliers Hospitals NHS Trust to provide minor surgical procedures and consultation appointments for their patients.

We cannot treat children below the age of 13 years.

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Appointment Booking

The appointment is booked by the administrative staff of the Department of Dermatology at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals and all appointment queries are dealt by them.

St Helier Hospital Telephone: 0208 296 3110

Epsom Hospital Telephone: 01372 735 120

Email: dermatology-sth@nhs.net

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The Minor Surgery Procedure

‍The procedure will be discussed with you at the appointment before any treatment is carried out, and you can ask any questions you may have.

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Duration and Anaesthetic

‍Minor surgery procedures are small and typically take 20-60 minutes to complete. Local anaesthetic is applied directly to the lesion with a fine needle. The local anaesthetic used is Lignocaine with Adrenaline - the same as used by dentists, or we may use plain Lignocaine.

Allergies and Reactions

‍If you have had a reaction to these local anaesthetics before, please let your Dermatology Consultant know prior to your minor surgery appointment date with us, and we will try to get an alternative.

Anaesthetic Effects

‍There are no sedatives or drowsiness-causing compounds used in our practice. The anaesthetic will not affect your critical faculties or ability to drive.

Pre-Appointment Preparations

‍Please remove rings prior to the appointment for lesions on the hands/fingers. If you take any anticoagulants or antithrombotics (blood thinning medication), please tell the Dermatologist you see at the hospital.

Staff and Patient Sensitivities

‍Mr. Mehra works with a female nurse/assistant. We strive to be respectful of our patients’ needs and sensitivities.

Post-Surgery Care and Restrictions

‍Dressings are applied to the area after surgery and should be kept on and dry for typically two days. It is advisable to wash hair and take a shower before the procedure if needed. Any special instructions, such as no heavy lifting or prolonged walking, will be provided at the appointment. For surgery on the foot, we advise not driving or using public transport immediately after the procedure. Please note we are not able to issue certificates for time off work

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Results & Aftercare

Following the procedure, aftercare instructions will be given to you. We ask you keep the surgical wound dry for 48 hours.

If you have any concerns after the procedure please contact your GP’s surgery in the first instance.

General wound care such as dressings change are by your GP's practice and we will advise you of the after care and management plan following your treatment.

Stitches are not always needed and some, but not all, wounds can be closed with absorbable sutures only. Many wounds require both absorbable and removable sutures.

If your procedure requires stitches that need removal, this will be by your own GP’s Practice Nurse and you will need to book an appointment for this.

If there are any issues postoperatively that your GP's practice feel require more help, then a wound review clinic at St Heliers Hospital is also available.

If a specimen is required to be sent for histology, the results of the histology will be given to you by the dermatology consultant who referred you for the procedure.  Results typically take up to 4 weeks to come back. Any inquiries regarding histology results are to be directed to the department of dermatology, Epsom and St Heliers Hospitals NHS Trust

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Clinic Venues

The Interface Clinic

55 Carshalton Road
Sutton
SM1 4LH

Ample Pay and Display parking on Lind Road.

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Leatherhead Community Hospital

Poplar Road
Leatherhead
KT22 8SD

Ample free car parking in hospital car park.