Contraindications to cosmetic Minor Surgery under local anaesthetic

Below find examples when (Cosmetic) Minor Surgery under local anaesthetic should be avoided

• Allergy to Local Anaesthetic
• Pregnancy (unless benefit outweighs the risk i.e. if Minor Surgery is non-cosmetic)
• Acute infection (at the sight)
• A fever on the day
• Lack of ability to consent (i.e. dementia, learning difficulties etc)
• Bleeding disorder like Haemophilia
• Blood thinning medications (discuss with doctor)
• Pre-existing nerve problems (periperal neuropathy)
• Great Anxiety about the procedure or the surrounding circumstances