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Lumps & Bumps Removal
Removal of lumps, cysts, moles and pre-cancerous lesions in London — by GMC-registered specialists at our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic.
Lumps & Bumps Removal in London
Centre for is a at 95–97 in Marylebone, . Our lumps and bumps service covers the full range of benign skin lesions, together with pre-cancerous conditions. All are by working within their declared scope of practice.
Choosing the right treatment page
The pages below cover specific . If you know what you want treated, go straight to the page. If you are not sure what your lesion is, start with the — it explains how we assess and diagnose lesions, and signposts to the right treatment page from there.
Common conditions we treat
Most patients come to us for one of the following:
Less common conditions we treat
Our approach
Three run through everything in this category:
Working alongside the NHS
of is generally not NHS-funded, which is why patients come to us for it. Where a lesion warrants medical — confirmed or suspected skin cancer, disease, or anything requiring specialist multidisciplinary management — we say so clearly and refer onward through your GP rather than treating privately.
Consultation
Every is preceded by at our Baker . The consultation fee is £100, fully redeemable against the cost of any treatment booked. To book, call or email .
removal at Centre for is led by GMC-registered plastic working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. Every lump or bump is assessed clinically before treatment, and any lesion of is by excisional biopsy with and sent for histopathology to the diagnosis. For benign lesions in cosmetic-sensitive areas such as the face and neck, plastic surgeon technique minimises scarring and . is used for superficial benign lesions where it offers a near scar-free outcome. Most procedures are under as a day case; or larger cases can be out under TIVA in our on-site theatres.
Mole removal at Centre for is led by surgeons working from our . We offer excision, shave excision, punch excision and removal — the technique based on the type of mole, its location, and whether histopathology is needed. Any mole with of clinical concern is removed by and sent for histopathology to confirm the . For benign moles in cosmetic-sensitive areas, plastic surgeon technique minimises . Laser mole is reserved for small superficial benign moles where the diagnosis is certain. is carried out under as a day case.
Lipoma removal at Centre for is led by GMC-registered plastic working from our CQC-regulated Baker . A lipoma is a benign fatty tumour that grows in the subcutaneous tissue between the skin and underlying muscle. Surgical excision is the because it removes the entire its capsule, a complete for histopathology and minimising the risk of recurrence. For selected very large lipomas, or where smaller more than complete removal, liposuction is an alternative. We send every excised lipoma for histopathology to the diagnosis and exclude the rare possibility of liposarcoma. Most lipomas are removed under local anaesthetic as a day case; or very large can be under TIVA in our on-site theatres.
Cyst removal at Centre for is led by surgeons working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. We treat skin cysts, and pilar (commonly called sebaceous) cysts, by complete surgical excision. The cyst contents and the entire cyst lining are in one piece, because any of the lining behind is the cysts recur. Most cysts are under local anaesthetic as a day case; large, multiple, or can be under TIVA in our on-site theatres. We do not perform incision and drainage as a standalone treatment because it has a high recurrence rate; we offer it only as urgent management of an actively infected cyst, with definitive once the inflammation has .
removal at Centre for Surgery is provided by working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. is a benign overgrowth of the of the skin, presenting as small yellow or with a central dimple, typically on the forehead, cheeks and nose. We treat with erbium laser ablation, which precisely vaporises the of the gland with minimal effect on . Every includes a to the and cell carcinoma, which can sebaceous hyperplasia. is performed under topical or local anaesthetic with same-session pricing for multiple lesions.
Xanthelasma removal at Centre for is led by GMC-registered specialists working from our . are yellow plaques of cholesterol-rich material that on the eyelids, most often at the inner corner of the eye. Approximately half of patients with have or lipid abnormalities; we as part of the treatment pathway. We treat xanthelasma with erbium YAG laser ablation as our first-line technique, with surgical excision reserved for very large or plaques where laser is unlikely to give . is performed under local anaesthetic with corneal protection, and is for all including patients with skin of colour.
at Centre for Surgery is provided by GMC-registered specialists working from our clinic. Syringomas are of the eccrine sweat ducts, presenting as small or clustered on the lower eyelids and upper cheeks. We treat syringomas with erbium YAG laser ablation, which precisely vaporises the visible portion of the lesion while preserving deeper skin layers. Most patients need 2 to 3 for because syringomas extend deep into the dermis. We use conservative settings for patients with skin of colour to minimise the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Treatment is under or local anaesthetic in our rooms.
Skin tag at Centre for is provided by GMC-registered specialists working from our Street clinic. Skin tags (acrochordons) are small benign skin protrusions that develop in areas of skin friction such as the neck, eyelids, armpits, under the breasts and groin. We offer erbium laser ablation, electrosurgery, and — choosing the technique based on the size, location and number of skin tags. Most treatments are out under local anaesthetic in our day-case rooms; can be in one visit with .
Wart and removal at Centre for Surgery is provided by GMC-registered specialists working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. Warts and verrucas are caused by the human papillomavirus and can occur on the hands, face, body and soles of the feet. We laser Erbium and Nd:YAG, cryotherapy, surgical excision and — the technique based on the wart type, location, size and previous . Plantar verrucas, (around the nails) and warts often need a multi-session laser . Treatment is under in our day-case procedure rooms.
Milia removal at Centre for is provided by GMC-registered specialists working from our CQC-regulated clinic. Milia (milk spots) are small white or pale yellow cysts that just under the surface of the skin, most commonly on the face around the eyes, nose and cheeks. We offer two main treatments: manual extraction with a sterile needle for milia, and erbium laser ablation for clusters or deeper milia. Both are under topical or in our day-case procedure rooms, with for multiple and used for skin of colour to the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
at Centre for Surgery is led by GMC-registered plastic surgeons working from our Street clinic. A dermatofibroma (also called a benign fibrous histiocytoma) is a firm, slightly nodule that in the skin, most on the lower legs. The lesion extends deep into the dermis with a core, which means the only removal method is full under local anaesthetic. Every excised dermatofibroma is sent for histopathology to confirm the and the rare related protuberans (DFSP). is performed as a day case, with sutures removed at 7 to 14 days on the .
Pyogenic granuloma removal at Centre for Surgery is led by GMC-registered specialists working from our CQC-regulated clinic. A pyogenic granuloma (medically called a haemangioma) is a rapidly lesion that bleeds easily and often suddenly. Our preferred treatment is full excision with histopathology, which gives the lowest recurrence rate and confirms the diagnosis. For selected superficial lesions or where complete is impractical, using Nd:YAG and erbium YAG can be used. Pyogenic have a known of approximately 10 to 15 per cent even with thorough excision, and we discuss this honestly at . is under local anaesthetic in our day-case procedure rooms.
Lip lesion removal at Centre for Surgery is provided by GMC-registered plastic working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. cover a from benign conditions like mucocoeles, venous lakes and labial melanotic macules through to pre-cancerous actinic cheilitis and rarely (BCC, SCC, melanoma). Our scope covers benign lesion excision, mucocoele marsupialisation or excision, laser ablation of venous lakes, biopsy of suspicious lesions, and surgical excision of lip cancers with primary closure or W-plasty/Z-plasty reconstruction. Mohs micrographic surgery, and chemotherapy are not offered at our clinic — with disease requiring these are onward to NHS or specialist private skin cancer . Every consultation includes with where indicated, and biopsy precedes any procedure where the is .
at Centre for is provided by GMC-registered specialists working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. Seborrhoeic keratoses (sometimes called seborrhoeic warts or older medical term senile warts) are very warty that develop with age, most often on the face, neck, chest and back. We treat them with erbium YAG laser ablation, which precisely removes the by layer with minimal effect on surrounding skin. Every consultation includes with dermoscopy where indicated, to and other pigmented mimics before any . Same-session pricing is available for lesions, and conservative settings are used for skin of colour to minimise post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) at Centre for Surgery is led by GMC-registered specialists working from our Baker Street clinic. DPN is a benign skin by small dark papules on the face, neck and upper torso, predominantly affecting patients with Fitzpatrick IV–VI skin tones. We treat DPN with laser ablation, which precisely vaporises the while preserving surrounding skin. is central to treatment: we use settings, treatment first, and to minimise the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Treatment is under in our rooms, with multiple needed for .
Actinic keratosis treatment at Centre for is provided by GMC-registered specialists working from our Street clinic. keratoses (also called solar keratoses) are lesions caused by long-term ultraviolet damage, with a small but real risk of to squamous cell carcinoma if left . We offer a full range of tailored to the number, and severity of lesions: and erbium YAG laser for isolated lesions, and field treatments including topical 5-fluorouracil, and photodynamic Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT/BHRT) for patients with on a sun-damaged area. Every includes to identify any lesions suspicious for cell carcinoma, which require biopsy and onward or skin cancer specialist care rather than cosmetic treatment.
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