Kitchen Knife Injury

Kitchen Knife Injury

Slipped while chopping? Kitchen knife cuts are clean wounds that close beautifully - if seen quickly by the right person.

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

  • Finger cuts from chopping
  • Palm and thumb base cuts
  • Wrist cuts (assessed urgently)
  • Deep cuts requiring tendon checks
  • Same-day closure, minimal scarring
  • Children's kitchen accidents (5+)

Who it's for: Anyone with a fresh kitchen knife cut bleeding heavily, gaping open, or where they're unsure if stitches are needed.

What to expect

  1. 1

    Apply firm pressure with a clean cloth and elevate the hand on your way in.

  2. 2

    Same-day clinic assessment - depth, tendon and nerve checked.

  3. 3

    Local anaesthetic, irrigation, and closure with the optimal technique.

  4. 4

    Aftercare plan for safe return to cooking and typing.

  5. 5

    Suture removal at 10–14 days.

Fast, expert care for kitchen accidents

Kitchen knife cuts are some of the most common injuries we see. Because the blade is usually clean and sharp, they close very neatly when treated promptly - but waiting hours in A&E increases infection risk.

Same-day kitchen knife wound care

Dr SOS provides surgeon-led closure of kitchen knife wounds in Chelsea, often within hours of your call.

Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

If the cut gapes at rest, is deeper than the skin, or won't stop bleeding with 15 minutes of pressure - yes.

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.