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Lumps & Bumps Removal
Removal of lumps, cysts, moles and pre-cancerous lesions in London — by GMC-registered specialists at our Street clinic.
Lumps & Bumps Removal in London
Centre for is a CQC-regulated cosmetic surgery clinic at 95–97 Baker Street in Marylebone, central London. Our lumps and bumps service covers the full range of lesions, together with pre-cancerous conditions. All are by GMC-registered specialists working within their of .
Choosing the right treatment page
The pages below lesion types. If you know what you want treated, go straight to the relevant page. If you are not sure what your lesion is, start with the — it how we assess and diagnose lesions, and to the right page from there.
Common conditions we treat
Most come to us for one of the following:
Less common conditions we treat
Our approach
Three principles 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 NHS care — confirmed or suspected skin cancer, symptomatic disease, or anything requiring specialist management — we say so clearly and refer onward through your GP rather than treating privately.
Consultation
Every is by face-to-face consultation at our Baker Street clinic. The consultation fee is £100, fully against the cost of any treatment booked. To book, call or email .
Skin lesion removal at Centre for Surgery is led by GMC-registered plastic working from our Street clinic. Every lump or bump is assessed clinically before treatment, and any lesion of clinical concern is removed by excisional biopsy with and sent for histopathology to the diagnosis. For in cosmetic-sensitive areas such as the face and neck, plastic surgeon technique minimises and preserves appearance. Erbium laser is used for where it offers a near scar-free outcome. Most procedures are performed under local anaesthetic as a day case; multi-lesion or larger cases can be carried out under TIVA in our .
at Centre for is led by working from our Street clinic. We offer surgical excision, shave excision, punch excision and laser — choosing the technique based on the type of mole, its location, and whether histopathology is needed. Any mole with of clinical concern is by and sent for to confirm the . For in cosmetic-sensitive areas, technique minimises . is reserved for selected small superficial benign moles where the diagnosis is certain. is out under as a day case.
Lipoma removal at Centre for is led by GMC-registered plastic working from our . A lipoma is a benign fatty tumour that grows in the between the skin and . is the gold-standard technique because it the entire lipoma including its fibrous capsule, providing a complete specimen for and minimising the risk of recurrence. For 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; multiple or very large lipomas can be removed under TIVA in our .
Cyst at Centre for is led by surgeons working from our Street clinic. We treat skin cysts, and pilar ( called sebaceous) cysts, by complete . The cyst contents and the entire cyst lining are removed in one piece, because leaving any of the lining behind is the main reason cysts recur. Most cysts are under as a day case; large, multiple, or deep cysts can be under TIVA in our . We do not perform and drainage as a standalone treatment because it has a high recurrence rate; we offer it only as urgent management of an cyst, with definitive excision once the inflammation has settled.
Sebaceous hyperplasia removal at Centre for is provided by GMC-registered specialists working from our CQC-regulated clinic. Sebaceous hyperplasia is a benign overgrowth of the oil-producing glands of the skin, presenting as small yellow or with a central dimple, typically on the forehead, cheeks and nose. We treat sebaceous hyperplasia with ablation, which precisely vaporises the of the gland with minimal effect on surrounding skin. Every includes a to confirm the and cell carcinoma, which can . is under topical or local anaesthetic with for multiple lesions.
Xanthelasma removal at Centre for is led by working from our CQC-regulated Baker . Xanthelasma are yellow plaques of that develop on the eyelids, most often at the inner corner of the eye. Approximately half of with xanthelasma have raised cholesterol or lipid abnormalities; we as part of the . We treat xanthelasma with erbium YAG as our technique, with surgical excision reserved for very large or recurrent plaques where laser is unlikely to give adequate clearance. is under local anaesthetic with protection, and is suitable for all skin types including patients with skin of colour.
at Centre for Surgery is provided by working from our clinic. Syringomas are of the sweat ducts, presenting as small skin-coloured or pale yellow papules typically on the lower eyelids and upper cheeks. We treat with laser ablation, which the visible of the lesion while preserving deeper skin layers. Most need 2 to 3 for because syringomas extend deep into the dermis. We use conservative settings for with skin of colour to the risk of . Treatment is under or in our day-case rooms.
Skin tag at Centre for is provided by working from our clinic. Skin tags (acrochordons) are small benign that develop in areas of skin friction such as the neck, eyelids, armpits, under the breasts and groin. We offer erbium laser ablation, electrosurgery, cryotherapy and — choosing the on the size, location and number of skin tags. Most treatments are out under local anaesthetic in our day-case procedure rooms; multi-tag sessions can be performed in one visit with same-session pricing.
Wart and at Centre for Surgery is provided by GMC-registered specialists working from our . Warts and are caused by the human papillomavirus and can occur on the hands, face, body and soles of the feet. We offer dual-wavelength laser treatment combining Erbium and Nd:YAG, cryotherapy, and topical treatments — choosing the technique based on the wart type, location, size and previous treatment history. verrucas, periungual warts (around the nails) and recurrent warts often need a multi-session laser approach. Treatment is performed under local anaesthetic in our day-case procedure rooms.
Milia removal at Centre for Surgery is provided by working from our Street clinic. Milia (milk spots) are small white or pale yellow keratin-filled 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 shallower milia, and erbium laser ablation for clusters or deeper milia. Both techniques are performed under or in our day-case procedure rooms, with same-session pricing for and used for skin of colour to minimise the risk of .
Dermatofibroma removal at Centre for Surgery is led by working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. A dermatofibroma (also called a histiocytoma) is a firm, slightly raised that in the skin, most on the lower legs. The lesion extends deep into the dermis with a firm fibrous core, which means the only method is full surgical excision under local anaesthetic. Every is sent for histopathology to confirm the and the rare related condition dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP). Treatment is performed as a day case, with sutures removed at 7 to 14 days depending on the body site.
Pyogenic at Centre for is led by GMC-registered specialists working from our . A (medically called a lobular capillary haemangioma) is a rapidly vascular skin lesion that and often suddenly. Our preferred treatment is full surgical with histopathology, which gives the rate and confirms the diagnosis. For selected superficial lesions or where complete excision is impractical, using Nd:YAG and erbium YAG can be used. Pyogenic granulomas have a known of approximately 10 to 15 per cent even with thorough excision, and we this honestly at consultation. Treatment is performed under in our day-case procedure rooms.
Lip lesion at Centre for is provided by GMC-registered plastic surgeons working from our Street clinic. Lip lesions cover a wide spectrum from benign conditions like mucocoeles, venous lakes and labial melanotic macules through to and rarely lip cancer (BCC, SCC, melanoma). Our excision, or excision, laser ablation of venous lakes, biopsy of suspicious lesions, and surgical excision of early-stage lip cancers with primary closure or W-plasty/Z-plasty reconstruction. Mohs surgery, and chemotherapy are not at our clinic — patients with these modalities are referred onward to NHS or specialist private skin cancer services. Every consultation includes with dermoscopy where indicated, and biopsy precedes any where the diagnosis is uncertain.
Seborrhoeic keratosis at Centre for Surgery is provided by GMC-registered specialists working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. (sometimes called seborrhoeic warts or older medical term senile warts) are very common benign 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 lesion layer by layer with minimal effect on . Every includes clinical examination with where indicated, to and other pigmented mimics before any . Same-session pricing is available for lesions, and are used for skin of colour to hyperpigmentation.
nigra (DPN) at Centre for Surgery is led by GMC-registered specialists working from our . DPN is a benign skin characterised by small dark papules on the face, neck and upper torso, predominantly affecting with Fitzpatrick IV–VI skin tones. We treat DPN with laser ablation, which the lesions while skin. Skin-of-colour expertise is to safe DPN treatment: we use conservative laser settings, patch treatment first, and provide pigment-protective to minimise the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Treatment is under topical anaesthetic in our day-case procedure rooms, with multiple sessions typically needed for .
treatment at Centre for Surgery is provided by GMC-registered specialists working from our clinic. Actinic keratoses (also called solar keratoses) are pre-cancerous skin caused by long-term ultraviolet damage, with a small but of to carcinoma if left untreated. We offer a full range of tailored to the number, location and of lesions: cryotherapy and laser for isolated lesions, and including topical 5-fluorouracil, imiquimod and photodynamic therapy referral for with multiple lesions on a sun-damaged area. Every consultation includes clinical assessment to any for invasive squamous cell carcinoma, which and onward or specialist care rather than cosmetic treatment.
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