Boiling Water Scald

Burn From Boiling Water - Treated Today

Tea, kettle, pasta water, hot bath - scalds are one of the most common kitchen injuries. Get proper, surgeon-led burn care today.

Duration
30–45 min
From
£250
By
NHS Surgeon
Dr SOS treatment room in Chelsea, London

NHS Surgeon Led

Every procedure performed by an experienced NHS surgeon.

Same-Day Appointments

Most patients seen within 24 hours.

Transparent Pricing

Fixed, published prices. No hidden consultation fees.

Chelsea, London

25 Ives Street - minutes from South Kensington.

CQC Registered Premise

Care delivered in a regulated clinical setting.

What we treat

  • Scalds from kettles, pans and hot drinks
  • Hand and forearm scalds
  • Thigh and leg scalds from spills
  • Blister assessment and de-roofing if needed
  • Hydrocolloid and silicone dressings
  • Pain relief and infection prevention

Who it's for: Anyone with a fresh scald larger than a 50p coin, blistering, or in a sensitive area (face, hands, joints).

What to expect

  1. 1

    Phone triage - we'll tell you what to do at home before you arrive.

  2. 2

    Same-day appointment; burn depth and area assessed by a surgeon.

  3. 3

    Cooling, cleaning and selective blister de-roofing where appropriate.

  4. 4

    Specialist dressing applied - chosen for your burn depth and location.

  5. 5

    Pain relief, infection advice and a structured review schedule.

Same-day care for boiling-water scalds

Boiling-water scalds need early, expert assessment to prevent infection and minimise scarring. Dr SOS provides surgeon-led burn care in central London with same-day access.

What we do differently

Most A&E and minor injury units focus on the immediate dressing; we plan the whole healing journey - depth assessment, optimal dressings and structured review until fully healed.

Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Cool the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes (within 3 hours of injury). Remove jewellery near the burn. Cover loosely with cling film. Do not apply butter, toothpaste or ice.

Hurt today? Be seen today.

Same-day appointments with an NHS surgeon in Chelsea. Fast access to urgent minor surgical care when you need it most.