Skin Tag Removal in Poole, Bournemouth & Dorset
Dermatology GP-led Skin Tag Assessment and Treatment
Dr Sumit Aggarwal
MBBS, MRCGP (2015), PG Diploma Dermatology, GPwSI Dermatology, Cert NSV
Skin tag assessment and treatment at GP Private Services is led by Dr Sumit Aggarwal, an experienced GP with dermatology-focused qualifications and clinical experience.
What are skin tags?
Skin tags are small, soft, usually harmless skin growths that often occur around the neck, underarms, eyelids, under the breasts, groin or skin folds. They can sometimes catch on clothing, jewellery or shaving, or become irritated.
Assessment before skin tag removal
Before treatment, the skin tag or lesion will be assessed to check whether it appears suitable for removal. If the lesion is pigmented, changing, bleeding, crusting, painful, uncertain in appearance or not clearly a skin tag, treatment may not be offered and a mole check, referral, biopsy or minor surgery may be advised instead.
Skin tag removal options
Suitable skin tags may be treated using CryoPen O+ cryotherapy or another appropriate minor procedure depending on the size, site, appearance and clinical assessment.
The most suitable option will be discussed during your appointment, including expected aftercare, possible healing time and risks such as irritation, blistering, pigment change, scarring or incomplete response.
Skin Tag Removal Fees
Assessment and First Lesion
£95 first lesion
Includes assessment and treatment of the first selected suitable benign skin tag where clinically appropriate.
Next 3 Additional Lesions
£30 each
For up to three additional suitable lesions treated in the same appointment, where clinically appropriate.
Further Additional Lesions
£15 each
For further suitable lesions after the first lesion plus next three additional lesions, where treatment remains appropriate.
Complex or Multiple Lesions
Fee confirmed on assessment
Some lesions may vary in price depending on number, size, site and complexity, and this is discussed clearly during the appointment.
Important Note
Skin tag removal is only offered for selected suitable benign lesions after assessment. If a lesion is suspicious, uncertain, changing, pigmented or not clearly a skin tag, removal may not be offered and referral, biopsy, minor surgery or specialist dermatology assessment may be advised instead.
Skin Tag Removal FAQs
Are skin tags harmless?
Skin tags are usually harmless benign skin growths, but any lesion that is changing, bleeding, pigmented, painful or uncertain in appearance should be assessed before treatment is considered.
Can skin tags be treated in one visit?
Many suitable benign skin tags can be assessed and treated in the same appointment, where clinically appropriate.
How are skin tags removed?
Suitable skin tags may be treated with CryoPen O+ cryotherapy or another appropriate minor procedure depending on size, site, appearance and clinical assessment.
Will skin tag removal leave a scar?
Any skin procedure can leave a mark or scar. Possible effects such as redness, blistering, pigment change, scarring or incomplete response will be discussed where relevant.
What if the lesion is not a skin tag?
If the lesion does not appear to be a straightforward benign skin tag, treatment may not be offered. A mole check, referral, biopsy, minor surgery or specialist dermatology assessment may be advised instead.
Book a Skin Tag Assessment/Removal
Book online or contact the clinic if you are unsure whether skin tag removal may be suitable.
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