At Southeast Idaho Family Practice & Pediatrics, we perform select minor surgical procedures in our office for eligible patients. Receiving care in a familiar primary care setting can be a more convenient option for common procedures that do not require a hospital or outpatient surgery center.
Minor Surgical Procedures We Offer
Our providers perform a range of in-office procedures, which may include abscess drainage, skin biopsies, lesion removal, cyst removal, lipoma removal, and circumcisions. Your provider will evaluate your condition, review your medical history, and determine whether in-office treatment is appropriate for you.
What to Expect
Before your procedure, we'll review your symptoms, examine the treatment area, discuss risks and benefits, and answer your questions. Minor office procedures typically involve local anesthesia rather than general anesthesia, which can simplify treatment and recovery for many patients.
How to Prepare
Preparation depends on the type of procedure, but patients are commonly asked to share a full medication list, mention allergies, and follow any procedure-specific instructions from their provider. Wearing comfortable clothing and avoiding lotions or body products on the treatment area may also be recommended for some procedures.
Aftercare & Recovery
After your procedure, our team will provide instructions for wound care, activity restrictions, and signs to watch for during healing. Recovery time varies by procedure, and follow-up may be recommended to review healing, discuss biopsy results, or remove sutures if needed.
Our Approach to Safety
Patient safety is central to every procedure. Clear communication, informed consent, patient identification, and confirmation of the correct procedure and treatment site are all important parts of safe surgical care.
When a Referral May Be Needed
Some conditions may require treatment by a specialist or in a different care setting. If your procedure is not a good fit for in-office treatment, we will help guide you to the appropriate next step.
Schedule an Appointment
If you have a cyst, lesion, abscess, or another condition that may require a minor in-office procedure, contact Southeast Idaho Family Practice & Pediatrics to schedule an evaluation in Idaho Falls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most procedures require an evaluation visit first.
Yes, nearly all in-office procedures can be done using local anesthetic rather than general anesthesia. This makes the process simpler, safer, and makes recovery faster.
Recovery time varies depending on the procedure. Most in-office procedures will take a few weeks to heal up.
That depends on the procedure. We're happy to discuss this in detail with you at your initial consultation.