If you are having a general anaesthetic, you will be with us approximately 2 hours, depending on the length of the procedure. If you are having a local procedure, it will be approximately 40 minutes.

Yes, of course, before surgery, you will be seen by both your surgeon and anaesthetist. You will be able to discuss concerns at this stage.

You will not feel pain during the operation, and post operatively, the recovery staff and the anaesthetist manage your pain. When you go home you will be given a prescription for pain medication if required.

It takes at least 24 hours to get over these short anaesthetics so having the following day off is a good idea. Work certificates can be provided on request.

If you experience any nausea or pain which is not relieved by the prescribed medication given to you postoperatively. You should contact your surgeon, GP, after hours clinic, or local hospital. Columba at Ascot is not staffed with medical personnel after hours.

This depends on the procedure you have had. Post operative instructions and information will be given to you on discharge.