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Minor Surgery, Major Confidence: Quick, Effective Procedures for Natural Results

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Minor surgery procedures

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Treatment time

1 hour plus
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Anaesthetic

Local or General
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Recovery

1 week
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Pricing

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Minor Surgery, Masterfully Done

Experience expert-led minor surgical procedures by top plastic surgeon Dr. Ali Soueid, available in London, Doha, Dubai, and Beirut — delivering natural, precise results with minimal downtime.

Board Certified

Dr Ali Soueid is a UK Certified & Trained Plastic Surgeon

Our Standards

We only use the best sutures on the market

Our Outcomes

We use evidence based practices to improve outcomes.

What are Minor Surgery Procedures?

Minor surgery procedures are minimally invasive treatments typically performed under local anesthesia with little to no downtime. They are usually done in an outpatient setting (like a clinic), meaning you can go home the same day. In plastic and aesthetic surgery, these procedures are often used to enhance appearance or correct small issues with minimal disruption.

Moles – raised or flat pigmented spots that may change over time

Cysts – fluid-filled sacs beneath the skin, often found on the face, scalp, or body

Lipomas – soft, fatty lumps that grow slowly under the skin

Skin Tags – small, soft growths that typically occur in skin folds

Warts – viral growths often found on hands or feet

Seborrheic Keratoses – rough, wart-like lesions common with aging

Earlobe repair (from tears or gauges)

Biopsies for skin or soft tissue lesions

Correction of small deformities or injuries

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Types of

Minor Surgery

Diagnostic

Cysts - Lipomas - Moles - Warts
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Repair

Earlobes - Nipples - Scars - Wounds
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Targeted Concerns

You have a specific issue—such as a mole, scar, cyst, or minor deformity—that you want addressed with precision.

Health & Lifestyle Readiness

You're in generally good health, a non-smoker (or willing to stop), and not on medications that interfere with healing.

Realistic Goals, Minimal Downtime

You’re seeking subtle, natural-looking results with quick recovery and have clear, achievable expectations.

Who is a good candidate?

Before undergoing a minor surgery, a thorough consultation is carried out. Here’s what we evaluate:

Your concern

Medical History

Lifestyle Factors

What are the

Benefits of Minor Procedures

Quick Recovery

Most procedures require minimal downtime, letting you return to daily life almost immediately.

Natural Results

Subtle enhancements restore your appearance without dramatic or artificial changes.

Low Risk

Performed under local anesthesia, these treatments carry fewer complications and faster healing.

Steps Towards Achieving Your Goals

In Three Easy Steps

1. Consultation

A Consultation helps you give your desires to us and helps us take a thorough history, do an examination and order investigations.

2. Procedure

The day of the procedure is a big day for the patient and we take every measure to make sure your are comfortable and safe.

3. Recovery

We will support in this essential part of your journey to make it as smooth as possible.

Preparation & Aftercare

Follow these instruction to prepare for your procedure and to have a smooth post-operative recovery.

Pre-Op

Eat a small meal and wear loose, comfortable clothes to clinic. Cleanse the treatment area as directed before your appointment. Arrange for assistance if sedation will be used during treatment.

What to Avoid

Avoid smoking for two weeks to support proper wound healing. Do not drink alcohol for at least one full day before surgery. Stop blood-thinners unless your doctor gives other advice.

Post-Op

Keep the area clean and dry for at least the first day. Take all medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid heavy lifting or exercise until your surgeon approves.

MINOR SURGERY PROCEDURES

Removes a bump caused by a blocked oil gland in the eyelid, often from the inner side, leaving minimal visible scarring and restoring eyelid comfort and appearance.

Surgical excision of a fluid sac beneath the skin, typically performed under local anaesthesia to prevent recurrence and restore smooth, blemish-free skin texture.

Restores torn, stretched, or gauged earlobes by reshaping the tissue with fine sutures, allowing re-piercing later if desired and improving overall ear symmetry and aesthetics.

Removes the embedded edge of the toenail causing pain and inflammation, with or without to prevent recurrence & restore pain-free, healthy nail growth.

Removes thick, raised scar tissue that grows beyond the original wound boundary, followed by steroid injections or silicone therapy to minimize recurrence.

Eliminates benign, soft fatty lumps beneath the skin via small incision, commonly performed on the back, arms, or thighs for comfort, mobility, and improved body contour.

Enhances the shape of the upper lip by shortening the distance between the lip and nose, improving tooth show and creating a youthful, defined, and balanced lip appearance.

Excises benign or suspicious moles with options like shave excision or full removal, or CO2 laser, followed by biopsy if needed to rule out malignancy.

Transplants a thin layer of skin from one area of the body to another to repair wounds, burns, or surgical sites, promoting healing and restoring protective skin coverage.

Quick removal of harmless, soft skin growths often found in folds like the neck or underarms, using snip excision, cautery, or cryotherapy with minimal discomfort or scarring.

Eliminates warts caused by the human papillomavirus using excision, cautery, or laser, especially when resistant to topical treatments or affecting mobility.

Removes yellowish cholesterol deposits around eyelids using laser or excision to improve appearance and reduce recurrence with proper and cholesterol control.

What to expect

During Your Minor Surgery Procedure

  • Local Anaesthesia:
    The area will be numbed with a local anaesthetic, so you’ll stay awake but feel no pain.

  • Clean & Sterile Environment:
    The procedure takes place in a sterile setting to ensure your safety and reduce infection risk.

  • Quick & Precise Treatment:
    Most procedures take 15–60 minutes, depending on the complexity and the area treated.

  • Minimal Sensation:
    You may feel slight pressure or movement, but no sharp pain during the process.

  • Comfort & Reassurance:
    Dr. Ali Soueid and his team will guide you throughout, keeping you informed and comfortable.

  • Immediate Recovery:
    You’ll usually be able to walk out shortly after, with a small dressing and simple aftercare instructions.

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Dr. Ali Soueid repairing a torn earlobe using minor surgical technique in Dubai, Doha, London, or Beirut.

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Dr. Ali Soueid repairing a torn earlobe using minor surgical technique in Dubai, Doha, London, or Beirut.

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Our Values

Aesthetics You Trust

Trust

Aesthetics You Trust is our motto. We will treat you with respect always and provide you with the best care we can.

Do No Harm

The first rule of medical ethics is to never knowingly do something to a patient that could harm them.

Evidence Based

We only offer treatments that are backed by evidence and based on our experience. We do not follow trends.

Be Your Best

We continuously educate ourselves, attend conferences and courses to stay up to date and use the best products.

FAQ

You should consider mole removal if it changes in size, color, or shape, causes irritation, or for cosmetic improvement. A plastic surgeon can assess and remove it safely.

Sebaceous cysts form when oil glands are blocked. Surgical excision removes the entire sac to prevent regrowth. It’s a simple outpatient procedure with minimal downtime.

Yes — scar revision improves the texture, color, and contour of old or raised scars. Surgical techniques and follow-up treatments can make scars significantly less noticeable.

Lesions with irregular borders, color changes, or fast growth should be assessed and likely removed. Minor surgical excision allows for both diagnosis and treatment in one step.

Minor toenail surgery removes the affected nail edge and may treat the root to prevent recurrence. It’s quick, effective, and relieves pain caused by chronic ingrown nails.

Yes — cosmetic mole removal is a common request. Dr. Ali Soueid removes moles cleanly and safely with minimal scarring, using advanced plastic surgery techniques.

Cyst removal may be covered if it’s infected or painful. If it’s purely cosmetic, it’s considered self-pay. Consult your surgeon for a full medical assessment.

Most patients recover from lipoma removal within 5–7 days. You’ll return home the same day and can resume normal activity shortly after, with proper wound care.

Skin tags are unlikely to return at the same site once fully excised. However, some people are prone to developing new ones over time in other areas.

Moles are pigmented skin growths, cysts are fluid-filled sacs, and lipomas are fatty lumps under the skin. All can be removed quickly through minor outpatient surgery.

Even if painless, cysts can grow, become infected, or rupture. Surgical removal prevents complications and recurrence, especially when performed by an experienced plastic surgeon.

Lipomas should be removed if they grow, become painful, restrict movement, or are cosmetically concerning. Excision is quick, safe, and performed under local anaesthesia.

Keloid scars can be surgically removed, but they may return. Combining excision with steroid injections or silicone therapy offers the best chance of preventing recurrence.

A split or stretched earlobe is repaired using a minor surgery that reshapes and stitches the tissue. Healing is fast, and re-piercing is possible after full recovery.

Skin tags are harmless but can be irritating or unsightly. Minor surgery safely removes them in seconds, with minimal discomfort or scarring, especially in sensitive areas.

Earlobe repair involves removing damaged skin and stitching the lobe into its original shape. The results are permanent, and the lobe can be re-pierced later if desired.

Yes — steroid injections, silicone sheets, and laser treatments may reduce small keloids. Larger or resistant scars may require surgical excision followed by combination therapies.

How much does minor skin surgery cost in London or Dubai?

Costs vary by procedure and location. A consultation provides an accurate quote.

Plastic surgeons ensure the removal is not only safe but leaves minimal scarring. Dr. Ali Soueid’s precision techniques are ideal for visible areas like the face or neck.

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Shave Treatments

As opposed to the excision treatment described above, a shave excision involves shaving a raised mole flush with the skin. This can only be done on benign moles. There will be a scar where the mole has been removed usually the size and shape of the mole. The scar will initially be red but should settle over a few months. This method removes only the raised part of the mole and so the roots may still be present. There is, therefore, a risk of recurrence or the mole growing back. 

Laser Treatments

Laser mole removal involves using a special laser, either an erbium or CO2 laser, to remove the mole.  This technique essentially burns the mole layer by layer until it is flush with the skin surface.  The resultant scar is similar to that of a shave excision. It is generally a mark which is similar in shape and size to that of the mole.  Laser does not allow for any specimens to be sent for histology and so is not recommended if we are concerned about changes in a mole. There is a risk of recurrence. 

Lumps & Bumps

Lipoma

These are fatty lumps under the skin. They grow slowly over time and are painless to the patient and not tender to touch. They can occur in any part of the body. Lipomas can be removed by surgical excision or liposuction.

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Milia

Milia are very small, raised, pearly-white or yellowish bumps on the skin. They are most often seen on the skin around the cheeks, nose, eyes and eyelids, forehead and chest. However, they can occur anywhere on the body. They are a type of tiny skin cyst filled with a protein called keratin. Treatment is to remove them individually using a hyfrecator machine.

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SKIN tag

Skin tags are harmless skin growths that may be flesh coloured or brown. They are most commonly found around the neck, armpits, groins, trunk and around the eyes. They vary in size from very small ones up to larger skin tags. Skin tags can become troublesome when they catch on clothing or jewellery. This can result in bleeding of the skin tags. They can be easily removed by freezing or by excision leaving hardly any marks.

 

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tattoo excision

Some people might regret having some tattoos and wish them to be removed. The most common method of tattoo removal remains by the use of lasers.  Advances in laser technology include pico second lasers.  These can reduce the number of sessions required.  Laser tattoo removal will often need multiple sessions over long periods of time.

For certain tattoos, surgical excision of tattoos may be an option.  This method will completely remove the tattoo if possible or it may require staged multiple procedures for larger tattoos.  There will be a permanent resultant scar in place of the tattoo.  The scars will fade with time but will always be present.

Elective surgery most often leave neat scars behind. However sometimes that’s not the case such as if there is a complication, following trauma or a burn. Scars can be problematic, unsightly, raised or remain red. Sometimes scars can be hypertrophic scars that may be raised, red or wide but within the boundaries of the existing scar. In other situations, scars can be keloid scars that may be large and raised but also grow beyond the boundaries of the original scar. There are some risk factors for developing keloid scars that include dark skin types and particular areas of the body such as ears, shoulders, and chest. There may be hereditary or genetic factors in developing these scars.

These types of scars can be very difficult to treat. The usual first line for treatment of hypertrophic scars is to massage and protect from the sun. If that fails, then the use silicone gels and sheets to cover the scars may help reduce redness of scars and can help reduce their size if used regularly. In addition to that specialists’ pressure garments can be created. The next step for managing difficult scars is the use of steroid injections. Finally lasers or peels can be used to help with the colour or irregularities.

Steroid injections can help reduce redness and size of these scars as well as the itching sensation that these scars can have. Patients will often need a course of steroid injections to see the benefits of treatment. Injections can be repeated every 4-6 weeks.

Surgical correction of scars is possible but it is essential you speak to a plastic surgeon specialised in scar management. Dr Souéid in addition to being an aesthetic plastic surgeon, he is also a burn surgeon specialising in scar management. He can build with you a strategy to manage your scars using advanced tissue engineering techniques.

Complex Scar Management

By Dr Ali Soueid

Consultant Burn & Plastic Surgeon

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Inverted nipple correction

An inverted nipple is a medical condition in which the nipple is pulled inwards, as opposed to the normal position of pointing outwards. There are many causes including duct, fibrosis, congenital, infections, and some types of breast cancers. It is important to exclude the last cause before having surgery. It is classified into 3 grades. Grade 1 is when the nipple can be corrected by stimulus, grade 2 is when the nipple corrects by massaging and grade 3 never corrects. Some people use suction cups if the condition is transient, however for chronic cases then surgical correction is needed. There are several techniques, the most popular being the “Trampoline Technique”. In this sutures are used to suspend the nipple. Other techniques include injection of fat or using dermal flaps. 

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signs of skin cancer

Size – if a mole is more than 5mm in size or if it has grown in size. Shape – if the mole is irregular. Border – if there are irregular borders Colour – if there has been a change in colour or if the mole has variation in colour within it. Bleeding – if there has been bleeding without injury. Itching – if a mole has developed itchiness

Sun protection

Excessive sun exposure contributes to a lot of skin cancers. Look after your skin with a sun screen.

WART Treatment

We can treat warts using surgery, cryotherapy or laser..