Your Trusted Surgeon for Safe
and Precise Lump Removal
Are you dealing with bothersome benign lumps on your skin or soft tissues? Dr. Manaf Khatib, a renowned plastic surgeon with a practice in London and Hertfordshire, specializes in the precise excision of benign lumps, ensuring your health and peace of mind.
Understanding Benign Lumps
Benign lumps are non-cancerous growths that can appear on the skin or within soft tissues. Although they are typically harmless, these lumps can cause discomfort, affect your appearance, or raise concerns about potential future changes. Common types of benign lumps include lipomas, cysts, and fibroadenomas.
Not Sure If Excision of Benign
Lumps is Right For You?
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Excision of Benign
Lumps At A Glance
Length of surgery
60min
Anaesthetic
LA with sedation – GA can be arranged
Hospital Stay
Daycase
Time-off Work
Dependent on type of work usually 2-3 days
Time-Off Exercise
Gentle exercise at 2 weeks back to normal at 6 weeks
Postop-care
1 week nurse wound check. Follow up with Mr Khatib 6 weeks, 3 months, 1 year
The Benefits of Choosing
an Expert Surgeon
When considering the removal of benign lumps, it’s crucial to select a skilled and experienced surgeon like Dr. Khatib. Here’s why patients trust him:
- Specialized Expertise: Dr. Khatib’s extensive experience in reconstructive microsurgery ensures precise and aesthetically pleasing results.
- Patient-Centered Care: He prioritizes your comfort, listens to your concerns, and customizes each treatment plan to your unique needs.
- Minimized Scarring: Dr. Khatib employs advanced techniques to minimize scarring and enhance the cosmetic outcome.
- Safe Procedures: Your health and safety are paramount, and Dr. Khatib ensures that every excision is performed with the utmost care.
Personalized Assessment
and Treatment Plan
Your journey to safe and effective lump removal begins with a consultation with Dr. Khatib. During this comprehensive appointment, he will:
- Evaluate Your Lumps: Dr. Khatib will assess the size, location, and type of your benign lumps.
- Discuss Your Concerns: He will listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and address any worries.
- Create a Treatment Plan: Dr. Khatib will develop a tailored treatment plan, explaining the procedure, expected outcomes, and recovery process.
The Excision Process:
Safe and Precise Lump Removal
The excision of benign lumps typically follows these steps:
- Anesthesia: Local or general anesthesia will be administered to ensure a pain-free procedure.
- Incision: Dr. Khatib will make a precise incision to access and remove the lump.
- Lump Removal: The lump will be carefully excised, with attention to preserving surrounding tissues.
- Incision Closure: The incision will be closed meticulously to minimize scarring.
- Recovery: Dr. Khatib and his team will provide post-operative instructions to ensure a smooth recovery process.
Experience safe and precise lump
removal with Dr. Manaf Khatib.
Book a Consultation With Mr. Khatib
Why
Choose
Us
ETHICAL
GUIDANCE
We prioritise your needs, never suggesting unnecessary procedures. Our consultations provide expert advice without sales pressure.
DUAL
CERTIFICATION
Mr. Khatib holds both UK and EU board certifications in plastic surgery—a rare distinction ensuring the highest standards of surgical excellence.
METICULOUS
PRECISION
Every incision is carefully planned and executed with exceptional attention to detail, delivering natural-looking results that enhance your appearance.
COMPLETE
TRANSPARENCY
From consultation to recovery, we provide clear information about procedures, potential risks, expected outcomes, and realistic recovery timelines.
PRESTIGIOUS
TRAINING
Refined surgical skills through fellowships at Cadogan Clinic London, Wellington Hospital, Guy’s and St. Thomas’, and Royal Marsden Hospital.
BESPOKE
APPROACH
Your treatment plan is uniquely designed around your anatomy, aesthetic goals and lifestyle—never a standardised solution.
Meet Your Surgeon –
Mr Manaf Khatib
Mr Manaf Khatib is a consultant plastic surgeon based in London and Hertfordshire. His NHS practice is based at the Lister Hospital – East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust.
Mr Khatib qualified from St George’s University of London in 2010 with a distinction in medical sciences and a merit in clinical practice. He then undertook a 2-year foundation programme in academic surgery at Imperial College London after competitive selection, where he was part of a team developing a hernia repair surgical simulation model. This work was subsequently published in the American Journal of Surgery. Mr Khatib has also co-authored a textbook on dermatology, ophthalmology, and ENT.
In parallel to his clinical training, he completed a Masters of Science in Surgical Sciences at the University of Edinburgh and received a distinction on his work researching the use of LASER Doppler imaging in burn depth assessment.
Our Locations
London
Cadogan Clinic
London
120 Sloane St, London SW1X 9BW
United Kingdom
Weymouth Street
Hospital
42-46 Weymouth St, London W1G 6DR
United Kingdom
St John & St Elizabeth
Hospital
60 Grove End Rd, London NW8 9NH
United Kingdom
Hertfordshire
Spire Harpenden
Hospital
Ambrose Ln, Harpenden AL5 4BP
United Kingdom
One Hatfield
Hospital
Hatfield Ave., Hatfield AL10 9UA
United Kingdom
Lister Hospital
NHS Practice
Coreys Mill Ln, Stevenage SG1 4AB
United Kingdom
Trust Your Care to Dr. Manaf Khatib
Dr. Manaf Khatib is committed to providing expert and compassionate care for patients seeking the excision of benign lumps. If you’re ready to address your concerns and regain your peace of mind, contact us today to schedule your consultation.
Contact us now to book your consultation and take the first step toward a healthier, more confident you.

