• The vein used for blood sampling is usually on the inside of your elbow or the back of your wrist. • A tight band (tourniquet) is usually placed around your upper arm. This makes the vein fill ...

The operation is performed under local anaesthetic and therefore painless. The area will remain numb for a few hours afterwards. However, once the local anaesthetic has worn off, the wound may feel te...

If your wound is stitched and covered with a protective dressing; the stitches may require removal in 5, 7 or 10 days time. The staff will advise you if the stitches need to be removed at an outpatien...

■ Bleeding – Your wound may bleed a little after the operation. If this occurs, place a clean cotton handkerchief or cloth over the area and apply constant pressure for approximately 10-15 minutes...

Lipomas are completely harmless and frequently require no treatment at all. Surgery is considered if the lump is. In rare cases, lipomas form around nerves or blood vessels, and require removal to rel...

• Infection: any operation can be followed by infection which can be treated with antibiotics. • Pain: ongoing discomfort is rare, but possible, following any surgery. • Loss of function: yo...

a. Antibiotic ointment will be applied to the toe immediately after the procedure. The ointment is soothing and helps the toe to heal faster. You should apply the antibiotic ointment twice daily until...

The operation is performed under local anaesthetic and therefore painless. The area will remain numb for a few hours afterwards. However, once the local anaesthetic has worn off, the wound may feel te...

If your wound is stitched and covered with a protective dressing; the stitches may require removal in 5, 7 or 10 days time. The staff will advise you if the stitches need to be removed at an outpatien...

■ Bleeding – Your wound may bleed a little after the operation. If this occurs, place a clean cotton handkerchief or cloth over the area and apply constant pressure for approximately 10-15 minutes...