Infected Wound

Infected Wound Treatment

Spreading redness, increasing pain, pus or fever? Wound infections worsen quickly. Get surgeon-led assessment and treatment today.

Duration
30–45 min
From
£195
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

  • Cellulitis around a wound
  • Pus discharge or abscess formation
  • Post-operative wound infection
  • Insect bite reactions
  • Wound swabs and targeted antibiotics
  • Drainage where required

Who it's for: Anyone with a wound that looks infected - redness, swelling, warmth, pus or worsening pain.

What to expect

  1. 1

    Same-day appointment confirmed by phone.

  2. 2

    Full assessment - depth, spread, systemic features.

  3. 3

    Cleaning, debridement of slough and swab if needed.

  4. 4

    Targeted antibiotic prescription where indicated.

  5. 5

    Drainage of any collection of pus, with follow-up review.

Why act fast on a wound infection

Cellulitis can double in size within hours. Early surgeon-led assessment, the right antibiotic and proper wound care prevents most infections from progressing to serious complications.

Surgeon-led wound infection care in London

Dr SOS gives direct, same-day access to a surgeon for infected wounds - bypassing GP and 111 queues.

Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Not always. Some infections settle with cleaning and dressings; some need oral or even IV antibiotics. We tailor treatment to the wound.

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.