Minor surgery at the clinic: skin tags, lumps, protruding ears and more
Minor surgery is a procedure done at the clinic under local anesthesia, and you go home the same day. At Sandee Clinic, Ubon Ratchathani, the doctor always examines you first to decide whether your case can be done at the clinic or should be referred to a hospital.
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- Done under local anesthesia, no general anesthesia. In most cases you do not need to fast.
- You go home the same day, then come back for a wound check and stitch removal.
- If a lump looks suspicious or is beyond what the clinic can do, the doctor will refer you to a hospital.
- If you take blood thinners or are allergic to local anesthetics, tell the doctor first.
Minor surgery we can do at the clinic
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Procedures that can be done in the clinic’s procedure room
- Skin tag removal on the neck, armpits, face or areas that rub
- Removal of lumps under the skin, such as small cysts or fatty lumps, as the doctor assesses
- Earlobe keloid surgery Read more →
- Protruding ear correction
- Circumcision and frenulum cutting
What can be done at the clinic and what needs referral
The doctor always looks at the size, location, depth and type of the lump first.
If a lump looks suspicious, grows quickly, is stuck to the tissue beneath it, or is in a place that needs general anesthesia, the doctor will refer you to Sappasitprasong Hospital or 50th Anniversary Mahavajiralongkorn Hospital for your safety.
Steps
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From the exam to the day your stitches come out
- Exam and explanation The doctor examines the lump, explains how it will be removed, the risks and the scar it will leave, then takes photos before the procedure.
- Local anesthetic injection No general anesthesia.
- Removal and stitches In the clinic’s procedure room. Tissue is sent for pathology testing when the doctor thinks it is needed.
- Dressing and advice How to care for the wound, medicines and the date for stitch removal.
- Follow-up Wound check, stitch removal and tissue results (if tissue was sent for testing).
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How to prepare
Tell the doctor about the medicines you take regularly, and wear clothes that make the area easy to reach.
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You do not need to prepare much, but there are things to tell the doctor.
- You take blood thinners, antiplatelet medicines or supplements regularly.
- You have had a drug allergy or an allergy to local anesthetics, or you have a chronic illness.
- You have had keloids before, so scar care can be planned too.
In most cases you do not need to fast. Wear clothes that are easy to take off or open at the area to be treated.
Patients under 18 must come with a parent or guardian, who signs the consent form.
Wound care after surgery
Keep the wound clean and dry as the doctor tells you.
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Follow these steps, then come back for stitch removal on your appointment date.
- Keep the wound clean and dry as the doctor tells you.
- Use your medicines as prescribed. When stitches come out depends on where the wound is.
Results vary from person to person.
Costs
Costs depend on the type of procedure, the size and the number of areas.
This includes the tissue test fee if a sample needs to be sent. The doctor will give you a rough cost after the exam.
Frequently asked questions
Are skin tags dangerous? Do they need to be removed?
Most are not dangerous. They can be removed if they get in the way of daily life or you do not like how they look. But if a skin tag or mole changes color, grows quickly or bleeds, have the doctor examine it.
Does a removed lump need to be sent for testing?
It depends on the lump. The doctor will tell you whether the tissue should be sent for pathology testing to confirm what kind of lump it is.
Do I need to fast before minor surgery?
In most cases no, because it is done under local anesthesia. But if you take blood thinners or other regular medicines, tell the doctor in advance.
Can I go home right after surgery?
Yes. After minor surgery at the clinic you go home the same day. The doctor schedules a wound check and stitch removal based on where the wound is.
Can I send photos of a lump or skin tag on LINE before I come?
Yes. Our staff will give first advice and help book a day to see the doctor. Diagnosis is done by the doctor after an exam at the clinic.
Let the doctor assess you before choosing a treatment
Sandee Clinic Ubon–Trakan Road, Mueang Ubon Ratchathani • Open 11:00–20:00 · Closed on Tuesdays
This page is general information and does not replace an examination by a doctor • Results vary from person to person
