Skin tags are harmless but often sit exactly where they catch on clothing or jewellery. Laser removal deals with them in a short appointment, and larger or more numerous tags can be removed surgically by our Medical Director.

How we remove them

Laser removal suits most skin tags. The laser removes the tag cleanly and seals as it works, which keeps bleeding to a minimum and helps the area heal neatly. Surgical removal is available for larger tags or where a different approach suits better, carried out by Dr Patel as part of our minor surgery service. At consultation we will confirm what you have and recommend which approach suits it.

What to expect

Appointments are short, generally fifteen to thirty minutes depending on how many tags are being removed. Local anaesthetic is used where needed, so the procedure is comfortable. Healing is quick, with a small scab forming and falling away over the following days, usually leaving very little trace. You go home with written aftercare instructions.

Assessment first

Skin tags are easily recognised, but other benign skin lesions can look similar and occasionally something needs a closer look. If anything requires further assessment, we will make sure you are pointed to the right place. Most of the time the answer is simply that it is a skin tag and can be removed.

Cost

Laser skin tag removal starts from £100. Surgical removal falls under our minor surgery service, starting from £500 per visit and including laboratory analysis. Consultations with Dr Patel are £25, paid when you book. NHS staff receive 20% off a first treatment and 10% off treatments thereafter.

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Frequently asked questions

Local anaesthetic is used where needed and most people find it very manageable.

Yes, and this is usually better value than separate appointments.

Healing is usually neat, with very little trace once the area has settled.

A removed tag does not return, though new ones can develop elsewhere.

Delicate areas are assessed individually, and we will tell you what suits at consultation.