Skin Tag Removal in London
Consultant-led · day surgery · Harley Street, London
Skin tags are small, harmless skin growths that can catch, rub or simply bother you. At Minor Surgery UK a consultant removes them from £150, quickly and cleanly under local anaesthetic, in a single same-day visit. You walk in and out and return to normal activities right away.
What skin tag removal involves
Skin tags are removed by snipping, cautery (heat) or excision under local anaesthetic, depending on size and site. The base is treated so the tag does not regrow in the same spot.
When a growth needs checking, not just removing
Most skin tags are harmless, but any skin lesion that is changing, bleeding, crusting, not healing, or simply doesn't look typical should be assessed to rule out skin cancer before any cosmetic removal. If a consultant has any concern about a lesion, it is investigated and, where removed, sent for laboratory analysis (histology) rather than simply taken off for appearance.
When to remove a skin tag
Skin tags are harmless, but worth removing if they catch on clothing or jewellery, bleed, or are cosmetically bothersome — especially on the neck, eyelids, underarms or groin.
Recovery
Healing is quick — most sites settle within a few days. You can return to normal activities the same day, keeping the area clean as advised.
Cost
Skin tag removal starts from £150; multiple tags in one session are quoted at consultation. [Price carried over from your earlier published list — confirm before publishing.]
Why choose Minor Surgery UK
Fast, consultant-led removal in a CQC-registered London clinic, with same-day appointments and proper aftercare.
Frequently asked questions
How much does skin tag removal cost?
At Minor Surgery UK, skin tag removal starts from £150, with multiple tags quoted together at consultation.
Is skin tag removal painful?
No — it is done under local anaesthetic so the area is numb. Most people feel only the small scratch of the anaesthetic.
Do skin tags grow back after removal?
A properly removed skin tag does not grow back in the same place, though new tags can form elsewhere over time.
Can I remove a skin tag myself?
It is not advised — home removal risks bleeding, infection and scarring, and a growth that isn't actually a skin tag could be missed. A clinician can remove it safely.
How long does it take?
Skin tag removal usually takes 10 to 20 minutes and is done as a same-day, walk-in-walk-out procedure.
Are skin tags dangerous?
Skin tags are harmless, but if a growth bleeds, changes or doesn't look like a typical skin tag, it should be assessed to be sure.