- Price
- £300£50 deposit
- Appointment
- 20 to 30 minutesIncluding consultation
- Preparation
- None needed
- Report
- Usually within 24 hours
Who it's for
When a scan can help
An ultrasound helps to identify the nature of a lump under the skin. It shows whether it’s fluid-filled or solid, how big it is, and if there are features that suggest inflammation, infection, or something that needs closer monitoring. It’s a first step in deciding whether the lump is harmless or needs further investigation.
What it shows
An ultrasound scan for lumps and bumps can detect
- Cysts (fluid-filled sacs)
- Lipomas (benign fatty lumps)
- Abscesses or infection-related swellings
- Hernias
- Post-surgical or traumatic swellings
What to expect
Your appointment
Before
No preparation is needed.
During
Your consultant applies a small amount of gel and moves a handheld probe over the area, explaining what they see as they go.
After
You can return to your day straight afterwards. Your consultant explains what they have seen before you leave.
Who reads your scan
Consultant radiologists, specialists in this area
Your report
Your consultant talks you through what the scan shows while you are still in the room.
A written report follows, usually within 24 hours. If anything needs a closer look, we can arrange MRI, CT, blood tests or a specialist referral.
Frequently asked questions
Why have the scan?
An ultrasound helps to identify the nature of a lump under the skin. It shows whether it’s fluid-filled or solid, how big it is, and if there are features that suggest inflammation, infection, or something that needs closer monitoring. It’s a first step in deciding whether the lump is harmless or needs further investigation.
What symptoms are related to lumps and bumps?
People often notice a lump that is new or gradually increasing in size. It may feel firm, soft, or rubbery. Some swellings are painless, while others become sore or red. A lump may change in shape or size over time, or appear after an injury or near a surgical scar.
Is it safe?
Ultrasound uses sound waves, not radiation, and has no known side effects. A small amount of gel is applied to the skin and a handheld probe is moved gently over the area. You can return to your day straight afterwards.
Enquire or book
Tell us what you would like looked at and we will come back to you with times. You do not need a referral.