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The clinic is closed today (Wed 4 Feb) as I’m in Leeds attending a Minor Surgery Update Course run by the Royal College of GPs. Keeping up to date with hands-on training like this is really important to me, as it helps refine techniques, learn new approaches, and make sure I’m offering the safest and most effective treatments possible. All of this feeds straight back into the clinic: better outcomes, smoother procedures, and continually improving care for our patients. I'll b

If you’re thinking about having a mole, cyst, skin tag or wart removed, it helps to know what to expect. At Dr Jenna Wa Skin Surgery, your appointment starts with a careful check of the area, including examination with a dermatoscope. We’ll talk through the findings and agree on the best option for treatment. In most cases, the lesion can be removed at the same visit under local anaesthetic. The injection stings briefly, after which the area is numb. The procedure itself is u

Pilar cysts are small, harmless lumps that usually appear on the scalp. They form from hair follicles and are filled with a protein called keratin—the same stuff in your hair and nails. People often call them scalp cysts, and they look smooth and firm. They are usually not painful and grow slowly, but they can sometimes run in families. The good news? Pilar cysts are easy to treat. A simple minor surgery can remove them completely, usually under local anesthesia. Once removed