Wounds, lacerations & minor injuries

A doctor examines the cut, checks for damage underneath and cleans it thoroughly before closing it. The method depends on where the wound is, how deep it is and how much tension it is under.

Our Sengkang clinic is open 24 hours, so a cut can be seen the same day or night it happens. Wounds are best closed early, so come in as soon as you can.

The doctor checks how deep and how large the burn is and where it is, cleans it and applies a suitable dressing, with a plan for follow-up dressing changes.

Before you come: cool the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes, remove rings or tight items nearby and cover it loosely with cling film or a clean cloth. Do not put ice, butter or toothpaste on it.

Bites and puncture wounds carry a higher risk of infection than ordinary cuts. The doctor cleans the wound, checks the risk of infection and tetanus, and decides whether it should be closed or left open to heal.

Splinters, glass and other objects just under the skin can be removed at the clinic. Objects that are deep or near important structures are referred to a specialist.

Minor crush injuries, such as a finger caught in a door, are examined for damage to the bone, nerves and blood flow, then protected with a dressing or splint.

A ring that is stuck on a swollen finger can be removed at the clinic, cutting it off if needed, before the swelling cuts off blood flow.

After a wound, the doctor checks whether you need a tetanus injection, based on the wound and when you were last vaccinated, and can give it at the same visit.

Stitches and staples can be removed at the clinic, including those put in elsewhere. The wound is checked for healing at the same time.