Skin Tag Removal in London: Consultant Dermatologist Assessment and Same-Day Treatment

Skin tags are common, harmless skin growths that can be removed for comfort or cosmetic reasons. At London Super Skin Clinic on Harley Street, skin tags are assessed and removed by consultant dermatologists, and same-day removal is often available for suitable patients after the diagnosis has been confirmed.

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Skin Tag Removal in London: Consultant Dermatologist Assessment and Same-Day Treatment

Skin tags are common, harmless skin growths that can be removed for comfort or cosmetic reasons. At London Super Skin Clinic on Harley Street, skin tags are assessed and removed by consultant dermatologists, and same-day removal is often available for suitable patients after the diagnosis has been confirmed.

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Skin tags are extremely common, harmless skin growths that can appear almost anywhere on the body. Although they do not usually require medical treatment, they can become irritating, catch on clothing or jewellery, or simply be something you would prefer to have removed for cosmetic reasons. Some people also find that they gradually develop more skin tags over the years.

At London Super Skin Clinic on Harley Street, skin tags are assessed and removed exclusively by qualified consultant dermatologists. Your dermatologist will examine the lesion and use dermoscopy where appropriate to help confirm the diagnosis before recommending removal.

This is important because several other types of skin lesions can resemble skin tags. Establishing the correct diagnosis is therefore an essential part of safe and appropriate treatment.

For suitable patients, we can offer same-day skin tag removal, allowing assessment and treatment to take place during the same visit.

About skin tags

What is a skin tag?

A skin tag, medically known as an acrochordon, is a small, soft growth of skin. Skin tags are usually flesh-coloured or slightly darker than the surrounding skin and may hang from the skin on a small stalk.
They commonly develop in areas where skin rubs against skin or clothing, including:
  • the neck
  • under the arms
  • underneath the breasts
  • around the groin
  • on the chest and torso
  • around the eyelids and other facial areas
Skin tags are generally harmless, but if you are unsure about a skin growth, it is advisable to have it professionally assessed.

Is it definitely a skin tag?

Not every small lump, bump or growth on the skin is necessarily a skin tag. Other benign skin lesions – and occasionally lesions requiring further investigation – can have a similar appearance.
At London Super Skin Clinic, your consultant dermatologist will examine the lesion before treatment and may use dermoscopy, a specialist technique that provides a more detailed view of structures within the skin.
If the lesion does not have the expected features of a skin tag, your dermatologist will discuss whether further assessment or investigation is appropriate rather than proceeding directly with removal.
If you are trying to tell the difference between a skin tag, a mole and a wart, see our pages on Moles and Other Skin Conditions.

Skin tag removal in London: what to expect

You should consider a professional assessment if you are uncertain about a skin growth or if a lesion is changing, bleeding, painful, unusually pigmented or otherwise concerning to you.
The priority is to establish what the lesion is before deciding whether and how it should be removed.
It can be tempting to remove a skin tag yourself, particularly when it appears small. However, cutting, burning, freezing or using unverified skin tag removal products at home can potentially cause bleeding, infection, skin damage or scarring.
There is also the possibility that a growth you believe to be a skin tag is actually another type of skin lesion.
Skin tag removal is also offered by some non-medical providers. Having it done by a consultant dermatologist means the diagnosis is made by a medical specialist before any treatment, and any unexpected findings can be addressed straight away.
The method used depends on the size, number and location of the skin tags, and is chosen by your consultant dermatologist after examining the lesion. Skin tags are usually removed using one of the following techniques:
Snip excision: the skin tag is carefully removed at its base with fine surgical scissors or a blade.
Cautery (heat): a fine instrument uses heat to remove the skin tag and seal the skin at the same time.
Cryotherapy: the skin tag is frozen with liquid nitrogen so that it falls away over the following days.
Where needed, a local anaesthetic is used to make the procedure comfortable. The treated area is then cleaned and you will be given aftercare instructions. Removal is usually quick, and in most cases it can be done during the same visit as your assessment.
At London Super Skin Clinic, your dermatologist will choose the technique that is safest for your skin and gives the best cosmetic result.

Many patients are understandably concerned about scarring. Our consultant dermatologists use careful removal techniques intended to minimise trauma to the surrounding healthy skin and reduce the risk of noticeable scarring.

However, everyone’s skin heals differently, and no medical procedure can guarantee a completely scar-free result. Factors such as the size and location of the skin tag and your individual healing response can influence the final appearance.
Your dermatologist will discuss the expected cosmetic outcome with you before treatment.
In many cases, yes.
If your dermatologist confirms that the lesion is a skin tag and that it is suitable for treatment, removal can often be performed during the same appointment.
This means many patients can complete their assessment and treatment in a single visit to our Harley Street clinic.
Your consultant dermatologist will first examine the skin growth and discuss your concerns. If the lesion is confirmed as a skin tag and is suitable for treatment, they will explain the removal method, the expected healing and the aftercare. Removal can then be carried out in the same visit where appropriate.

The cost depends on the number, size and location of the skin tags. You can You can see our current prices on the Treatment Fees page. You will receive a clear quote at your appointment before any treatment.

Skin tag removal is generally well tolerated. Your dermatologist will explain what to expect depending on the size, number and location of the skin tags being treated.
Where necessary, a local anaesthetic can be used to make the procedure as comfortable as possible.
Healing time depends on the size and location of the skin tag, the removal method and your individual skin characteristics.
For small skin tags, the initial healing process is often around 7 days, although some areas may take longer to heal completely.
It is best to avoid booking the appointment before an important social event.
You will receive aftercare instructions to help the treated area heal appropriately.
Once an individual skin tag has been completely removed, that particular lesion is generally not expected to grow back.
However, people who are prone to skin tags may develop new ones in other areas over time.

Skin Tag Removal
at London Super Skin Clinic, Harley Street

Whether you have one skin tag or several, your dermatologist will assess your skin and discuss the most appropriate treatment for you.
At London Super Skin Clinic, our approach includes:
Assessment and treatment by a qualified consultant dermatologist
Dermoscopy where appropriate to help establish the diagnosis
Careful removal techniques with the cosmetic outcome in mind
Individual aftercare advice
Same-day removal for suitable patients
A convenient Harley Street, central London location

Book a Skin Tag Assessment

If you have a skin growth that you believe may be a skin tag, you do not need to diagnose it yourself.
Book an appointment at London Super Skin Clinic on Harley Street for assessment by a qualified consultant dermatologist.

Where the diagnosis is confirmed and treatment is appropriate, same-day removal may be available.

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