Minor In-Office Procedures
Quick, Safe & Comfortable Treatments Performed by Autonomous APRN
How it Works?
As a fully autonomous APRN in Florida, I perform a variety of safe, minor procedures right in the clinic using local anesthesia (lidocaine injection or topical) for comfort.
These are quick, low-risk interventions for common skin, soft tissue, and joint issues. No operating room, no general anesthesia – just precise, in-office care with minimal downtime. All procedures follow strict sterile technique and include pre/post-care instructions.
SERVICE DETAILS
Duration
15–45 minutes depending on procedure
Dowtime
Minimal – most patients return to normal activities the same day or next day
Benefits
✓ Fast relief & resolution without hospital/ER visit
✓ Local anesthesia – minimal discomfort during procedure
✓ Performed by experienced autonomous APRN – high safety & precision
✓ Convenient same-day scheduling in Little Havana
✓ Transparent self-pay pricing – no surprise costs
BEFORE & AFTERCARE
Before Treatment
Avoid blood thinners (aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil) 7 days prior
Inform us of allergies (lidocaine, etc.), blood thinners, or bleeding disorders
Clean the area; no lotions/creams on site
Eat lightly – no fasting required
After Treatment
Keep area clean & dry; follow wound care instructions
Mild soreness/swelling normal for 1–3 days
Avoid heavy activity/pool/sauna 48 hours (procedure-dependent)
Return for suture removal or follow-up as instructed
Common Minor In-Office Procedures Available
- Sutures / Stitches – For minor cuts, lacerations & wound
- Removal of Skin Lesions – Warts, skin tags, benign moles, cysts, lipomas (small to medium)
- Cryotherapy – Freezing of warts, actinic keratoses & other benign lesions with liquid nitrogen
- Joint Injections – Corticosteroid or viscosupplementation for knee, shoulder, elbow pain relief
- Abscess Drainage – Incision & drainage of small skin abscesses/boils
- Foreign Body Removal – Splinters, ticks, glass fragments from skin/soft tissue
- Other – Ingrown toenail partial removal, simple biopsy (if indicated), trigger point injections
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it hurt?
Minimal – local anesthesia numbs the area completely
Will there be a scar?
Minimal scarring with proper care; most heal very well
Can I drive home?
Yes – no sedation involved
Self-pay friendly?
Yes – clear pricing, no insurance needed