Small Surgical & Skin Procedures
Airside Skin Clinic provides assessment and treatment for a range of minor skin conditions and other minor procedures in a clinical setting.
Small Surgical & Skin Procedures at Airside Skin Clinic
We assess and treat a range of common skin conditions, including:
Airside Skin Clinic offers a range of minor surgeries and procedures for selected skin conditions, eye-area concerns and other minor treatments.
These include treatment for skin tags, moles, warts, sebaceous cysts, lipomas, basal cell carcinomas and epidermoid cysts, as well as Meibomian cysts, tear duct flushing, steroid injections, treatment of ingrowing toenails and subcision for acne scarring.
Minor Skin Conditions
We assess and treat a range of common skin conditions, including:
Skin tags
Moles
Warts
Sebaceous cysts
Lipomas
Epidermoid cysts
Basal cell carcinomas, where clinically appropriate
Eye Area Procedures
Meibomian Cysts
Assessment and treatment of Meibomian cysts, also known as chalazia.
Tear Duct Flushing
Tear duct flushing may be used in the assessment or treatment of persistent watering or tear duct obstruction.
Other Minor Procedures
Steroid Injections
For selected painful or inflammatory conditions, including painful joints, trigger finger, heel pain and other appropriate sites.
Ingrowing Toenails
Assessment and treatment of painful or recurrent ingrowing toenails.
Subcision for Acne Scarring
A minor procedure used to release tethered acne scars and improve selected types of depressed scarring.
Price list Small Surgical & Skin Procedures
Minor Skin Conditions Pricelist
Skin Tags
- Average Price: €90 – €250
- Removal Method: Cryotherapy (freezing), electrocautery (burning) or shave excision.
Warts & Verrucas
- Average Price: €150 – €500
- Removal Method: Cryotherapy or minor surgical excision.
- Important Note: Simple surface freezing is on the lower end of the scale, while deep or widespread warts requiring surgical scraping cost more.
Moles
- Average Price: €350 – €500
- Removal Method: Surgical excision or shave biopsy.
- Important Note: Laboratory analysis (histology) is almost always mandatory for moles to ensure they are completely benign, which may add to the cost.
Epidermoid & Sebaceous Cysts
- Average Price: €450 – €500
- Removal Method: Full surgical excision down to the sac.
- Important Note: These require local anaesthetic and stitches to prevent them from growing back. Removing additional cysts in the same session usually costs an extra €150–€250 each.
Lipomas
- Average Price: €550 – €800+
- Removal Method: Surgical excision.
- Important Note: Pricing is highly dependent on size. Small fatty lumps under 4cm usually start around €550, while deeper or larger lipomas can exceed €850.
Eye Area Procedures
Meibomian Cysts (Chalazia)
- Average Private Fee: €200 – €300 for surgical clearing (plus an initial specialist consultation fee typically around €200)
- Typical Method: Incision and Curettage (I&C). The eye doctor or ophthalmologist numbs the area, clamps the eyelid, and drains the blocked oil gland from the inside surface of the lid to avoid external scarring.
- Clinical Note: Early-stage or smaller bumps might resolve with a cheaper steroid injection instead. Major private health insurers like Vhi or Laya Healthcare often fully or partially cover surgical chalazion extraction.
Tear Duct Flushing (Probing & Irrigation)
- Average Private Fee: €250 – €450 (frequently packaged as part of a specialized watery eye or dry eye assessment).
- Typical Method: A tiny, fluid-carrying tube is passed into the drainage puncta of your eyelids to flush sterile saline through the system and clear out soft debris.
- Clinical Note: This acts primarily as a diagnostic tool to check if a watering eye is caused by a minor blockage or a deep structural problem. If the duct is completely structurally blocked, you may face hospital surgery (DCR) which costs upwards of €1,500+ out-of-pocket if not covered by insurance.
Other Minor Procedures
Steroid Injections
- Average Fee: €80 – €150.
- What it does: Relieves severe pain and swelling in joints, fingers, or heels.
- Insurance: Usually covered or heavily subsidised by major providers like Vhi and Laya.
Ingrowing Toenails
- Average Fee: €350 – €450 for a full surgical package.
- What it does: Permanently removes the piercing nail edge under local numbing.
- Insurance: Frequently eligible for a partial refund or direct-settlement discount.
Subcision for Acne Scarring
- Average Fee: €250 – €350 per session.
- What it does: Uses a specialized needle to cut the deep, rigid bands that pull down acne scars.
- Insurance: Not covered, as it is classified as a purely cosmetic treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to some of the most common questions about minor surgery and skin procedures at Airside Skin Clinic.
Yes. A consultation allows the clinician to assess the condition, confirm whether treatment is suitable and explain the most appropriate options before proceeding.
Airside Skin Clinic can assess and treat a range of common skin conditions including skin tags, moles, warts, sebaceous cysts, lipomas, and epidermoid cysts, where clinically appropriate.
Some minor procedures may be carried out during the same appointment, while others may require a separate treatment appointment. This depends on the type of condition and the clinical assessment.
Downtime varies depending on the procedure. Some treatments require very little recovery, while others may involve dressings, aftercare or a short healing period. Your clinician will explain this fully before treatment.