Foreign Body Removal - London
Splinter, glass, metal fragment or fish hook under the skin? Get it removed safely today by experienced surgeons - without an A&E wait. We use proper instruments, magnification and bedside ultrasound where needed to locate and remove the object completely.
NHS Surgeon Led
Every procedure performed by experienced NHS surgeons.
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
In cooperation with Ash Pro Skin Ltd, a CQC-registered care provider.
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
Same-day appointment confirmed by phone.
- 2
Assessment - sometimes with ultrasound localisation.
- 3
Local anaesthetic and sterile removal.
- 4
Wound cleaned, closed if needed and dressed.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hurt today? Be seen today.
Same-day appointments with experienced NHS surgeons in Chelsea. Fast access to urgent minor surgical care when you need it most.