Private dermatology services
Your skin is your body’s largest organ, so it’s important to take good care of it! At Vita Health Group, we offer a range of dermatology treatments to help you feel your best. If you’ve noticed something unusual on your skin or are dealing with ongoing conditions, our team of experienced professionals are here to help. Please note that our dermatology services are currently available only in Warwick.
We take the time to understand your specific needs and create a personalized treatment plan just for you. Our experts specialize in diagnosing and treating various skin conditions, and they will provide clear, helpful advice every step of the way.
Your treatment plan will be led by a Specialist Dermatology Surgeon or Nurse, and the cost will depend on the specific procedure you need. We are committed to offering you the best possible care to help you achieve the results you want, starting with an easy self-referral.
How to self-refer for private dermatology
To access the service, we require a self-referral to be completed. Should you require advice and guidance on how to refer into our service and what we offer, please visit our Referral Form page or contact our team on 02475103299.
Initial Telephone Consultation – £49.00
In your initial consultation, you will be advised on any treatment that is needed. When booking a minor procedure, a £50 deposit is required. The remaining balance of your package will be due at your appointment.
Read our common FAQs below.
Frequently asked questions
Will someone contact me to schedule my appointment?
Once we receive your self-referral through our referral form, you’ll get a text message confirming that we have received your referral. This text will include a link for you to book your appointment online. You will also receive an invoice for the booking via email.
How long will it take for someone to contact me?
We strive to respond within 48 working hours after receiving your referral.
How long is the initial appointment?
Your initial appointment will be a 20-minute phone call.
How do I book procedures?
You can book all appointments using the online booking link sent to you via text message. If you have any issues or concerns, please reach out to our admin team, who will be happy to help.
When do I pay for the appointment?
For all follow-up appointments, we require a £50 deposit. You will receive a payment link for this deposit directly. The remaining balance will be collected on the day of your appointment via card payment only. For the initial consultation, full payment is required before the appointment.
What if I need to cancel my appointment?
If you need to cancel your appointment, you can receive a full refund of your deposit as long as you notify us at least 48 hours before your appointment date. Unfortunately, if you do not attend your appointment, the deposit will not be refunded.
Minor Procedures
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Minor Procedures
To begin, a local anaesthetic will be injected into the area where the surgery is needed. You might feel a brief stinging sensation for a few seconds, but the area will quickly become numb, and you shouldn’t feel any discomfort during the procedure. The lesion will then be either biopsied or removed and sent to a laboratory for analysis under a microscope. We may use stitches to close the wound; some will be on the surface, while others may be underneath the skin and will dissolve on their own over several months. A dressing will be applied to protect the area.
In some cases, you may need to take a course of antibiotics after the surgery. If this is required, we’ll provide you with a private prescription. Please make sure to let us know if you have any allergies to antibiotics.
Cryotherapy & Cutterage
Cryotherapy
£149 – Covers up to 3 lesions (includes up to 3 sessions; any additional sessions needed will be £50 each)
Cryotherapy is a procedure that uses extremely cold liquid nitrogen to safely remove abnormal skin tissue by freezing and destroying the cells. We will use a local anaesthetic to numb the area, so you won’t feel any pain. This treatment requires minimal downtime, allowing you to get back to your normal activities quickly.
Curettage
from £449.00
Curettage is a procedure where the skin is gently scraped with a long, thin instrument that has a sharp, looped edge at one end, called a curette. After the area is scraped, we use a small electric needle to destroy any remaining cells. We will use a local anaesthetic to numb the area, so you won’t feel any pain. This process might be repeated one or two times during the same visit. Curettage and electrodesiccation is an effective treatment for removing superficial skin lesions that are limited to the top layer of the skin.
Types of Biopsies
from £499.00. Full excision from £549.00
Punch Biopsy
A punch biopsy is a simple procedure where a small, circular piece of skin is removed and sent to a lab to help establish a diagnosis. You will be awake during the procedure, and we will use a local anaesthetic to numb the area, so you won’t feel any pain. After the biopsy, the area is usually closed with one or two stitches, which can be removed in five to fourteen days. In some cases, dissolving stitches may be used instead.
Incisional Biopsy
An incisional biopsy is a procedure where a small part of a skin lesion is removed for testing. We use a surgical blade to carefully remove the sample. You will typically be awake during the procedure, and we will numb the area with a local anaesthetic so you won’t feel any pain. Afterward, the area is closed with a few stitches, which can be removed in five to fourteen days. Sometimes, dissolving stitches are used instead.
Excision Biopsy
An excision biopsy involves the complete removal of a skin lesion or mole. Like an incisional biopsy, you will usually be awake during the procedure, and we will use a local anaesthetic to numb the area, so you won’t feel any pain. The area will be closed with a few stitches afterward.
Aftercare
After your procedure, the local anaesthetic will wear off in about 2 to 3 hours, and the area may feel a bit uncomfortable. To help with the pain, you can take two paracetamol (500mg) tablets every 4 to 6 hours, but no more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. It’s best to avoid aspirin or ibuprofen on the day of the procedure, as they can sometimes cause bleeding. Please also avoid drinking alcohol for 24 hours after the procedure.
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