Foreign Body Removal London

Foreign Body Removal - London

Splinter, glass, metal fragment or fish hook under the skin? Get it removed safely today by a surgeon - without an A&E wait.

Duration
30–45 min
From
£295
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

  • Wood splinters
  • Glass fragments
  • Metal shards and fish hooks
  • Embedded grit and gravel
  • Pencil and pen tips
  • Soft-tissue foreign bodies

Who it's for: Anyone with a visible or palpable foreign body under the skin causing pain, infection risk or anxiety.

What to expect

  1. 1

    Same-day appointment confirmed by phone.

  2. 2

    Assessment - sometimes with ultrasound localisation.

  3. 3

    Local anaesthetic and sterile removal.

  4. 4

    Wound cleaned, closed if needed and dressed.

  5. 5

    Tetanus advice and aftercare.

Surgeon-led foreign body removal

Removing embedded objects properly takes good lighting, the right instruments and surgical experience. Dr SOS offers same-day removal in a sterile Chelsea clinic.

Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Superficial splinters can often be removed at home. Anything deep, glass, metal, or in the hand/foot is best removed in clinic to avoid breaking it or causing infection.

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.