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Lumps & Bumps Removal
Removal of benign skin lumps, cysts, moles and in London — by at our CQC-regulated Baker .
Lumps & Bumps Removal in London
Centre for Surgery is a at 95–97 Baker Street in Marylebone, central London. Our lumps and bumps service covers the full range of benign skin lesions, together with selected pre-cancerous . All treatments are by GMC-registered specialists working within their declared scope of practice.
Choosing the right treatment page
The pages below . 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
Cosmetic removal of is generally not NHS-funded, which is why patients come to us for it. Where a lesion warrants medical NHS care — or suspected skin cancer, symptomatic recurrent disease, or anything — we say so clearly and refer onward through your GP rather than treating privately.
Consultation
Every treatment is preceded by at our clinic. The consultation fee is £100, fully redeemable against the cost of any . To book, call or email .
Skin lesion removal at Centre for Surgery is led by 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 confirmed and sent for histopathology to confirm the . For benign lesions in areas such as the face and neck, minimises scarring and preserves appearance. Erbium laser is used for selected lesions where it offers a near scar-free outcome. Most are performed under local anaesthetic as a day case; multi-lesion or larger cases can be out under TIVA in our .
Mole removal at Centre for Surgery is led by GMC-registered plastic working from our CQC-regulated Baker . We offer surgical excision, shave excision, punch excision and laser mole removal — the technique based on the type of mole, its location, and whether histopathology is needed. Any mole with features of is removed by excisional biopsy and sent for histopathology to confirm the . For in areas, technique . Laser is reserved for selected small superficial benign moles where the is certain. is out under local anaesthetic as a day case.
Lipoma removal at Centre for Surgery is led by surgeons working from our Street clinic. A lipoma is a benign fatty tumour that grows in the subcutaneous tissue between the skin and underlying muscle. Surgical excision is the gold-standard because it removes the entire lipoma including its capsule, providing a complete specimen for histopathology and minimising the risk of . For selected very large lipomas, or where smaller scarring matters more than complete removal, is an alternative. We send every excised lipoma for histopathology to confirm the and exclude the rare possibility of liposarcoma. Most are removed under local anaesthetic as a day case; or very large can be removed under TIVA in our .
Cyst removal at Centre for Surgery is led by surgeons working from our 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 main reason cysts recur. Most cysts are under local anaesthetic as a day case; large, multiple, or deep cysts can be removed under TIVA in our on-site theatres. We do not and as a because it has a high recurrence rate; we offer it only as urgent management of an actively infected cyst, with once the inflammation has settled.
Sebaceous hyperplasia at Centre for is provided by GMC-registered specialists working from our Street clinic. is a benign of the of the skin, presenting as small yellow or skin-coloured papules with a central dimple, on the forehead, cheeks and nose. We treat sebaceous hyperplasia with erbium laser ablation, which precisely vaporises the raised portion of the gland with minimal effect on surrounding skin. Every consultation includes a clinical examination to the diagnosis and cell carcinoma, which can sebaceous . Treatment is under topical or local anaesthetic with same-session pricing for multiple lesions.
Xanthelasma removal at Centre for Surgery is led by working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. are of cholesterol-rich material that develop on the eyelids, most often at the inner corner of the eye. Approximately half of patients with have raised cholesterol or lipid abnormalities; we recommend lipid as part of the . We treat xanthelasma with as our technique, with surgical excision reserved for very large or recurrent plaques where laser is unlikely to give adequate clearance. Treatment is under local anaesthetic with protection, and is suitable for all skin types with skin of colour.
Syringoma removal at Centre for Surgery is provided by working from our CQC-regulated clinic. Syringomas are benign tumours of the ducts, presenting as small skin-coloured or papules on the lower eyelids and upper cheeks. We treat with erbium YAG laser ablation, which precisely vaporises the of the lesion while preserving deeper skin layers. Most patients need 2 to 3 sessions for because syringomas extend deep into the dermis. We use conservative settings for patients with skin of colour to the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Treatment is under topical or in our day-case procedure rooms.
Skin tag removal at Centre for Surgery is provided by working from our CQC-regulated Baker 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 and groin. We offer erbium laser ablation, electrosurgery, and — the on the size, and number of skin tags. Most treatments are carried out under local anaesthetic in our day-case procedure rooms; can be performed efficiently in one visit with same-session pricing.
Wart and verruca 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 and can occur on the hands, face, body and soles of the feet. We offer dual-wavelength laser treatment and Nd:YAG, cryotherapy, surgical excision and topical treatments — choosing the technique based on the wart type, location, size and previous treatment history. Plantar verrucas, periungual warts (around the nails) and often need a multi-session laser approach. Treatment is under local anaesthetic in our rooms.
Milia removal at Centre for is provided by GMC-registered specialists working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. Milia (milk spots) are small white or pale yellow cysts that just under the 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 . Both are performed under topical or in our day-case rooms, with for multiple lesions and conservative settings used for skin of colour to minimise the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
removal at Centre for is led by GMC-registered plastic working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. A dermatofibroma (also called a benign fibrous histiocytoma) is a firm, slightly raised pigmented nodule that develops in the skin, most on the lower legs. The lesion into the dermis with a firm fibrous core, which means the only reliable removal method is full surgical excision under . Every excised dermatofibroma is sent for histopathology to confirm the benign diagnosis and exclude the rare related condition dermatofibrosarcoma (DFSP). Treatment is performed as a day case, with sutures removed at 7 to 14 days depending on the .
Pyogenic granuloma removal at Centre for Surgery is led by GMC-registered specialists working from our Baker Street clinic. A pyogenic granuloma (medically called a haemangioma) is a benign vascular skin lesion that bleeds easily and often appears suddenly. Our preferred treatment is full with histopathology, which gives the lowest recurrence rate and the diagnosis. For selected superficial lesions or where complete excision is impractical, using Nd:YAG and erbium YAG can be used. Pyogenic have a known recurrence rate of approximately 10 to 15 per cent even with thorough excision, and we this honestly at consultation. Treatment is performed under local anaesthetic in our rooms.
removal at Centre for is provided by GMC-registered plastic working from our CQC-regulated Baker . cover a wide spectrum from benign conditions like mucocoeles, and labial through to pre-cancerous actinic cheilitis and rarely lip cancer (BCC, SCC, melanoma). Our scope covers benign lesion excision, or excision, laser ablation of venous lakes, biopsy of lesions, and surgical excision of early-stage lip cancers with primary closure or W-plasty/. Mohs micrographic surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are not at our clinic — with these modalities are onward to NHS or specialist private skin cancer services. Every consultation includes clinical examination with where indicated, and any procedure where the is uncertain.
Seborrhoeic keratosis at Centre for Surgery is provided by working from our Baker Street clinic. (sometimes called or older medical term senile warts) are very warty pigmented that develop with age, most often on the face, neck, chest and back. We treat them with laser ablation, which precisely removes the by layer with minimal effect on surrounding skin. Every includes clinical examination with where indicated, to exclude melanoma and other mimics before any laser treatment. Same-session is available for multiple lesions, and conservative settings are used for skin of colour to minimise post-inflammatory .
Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) removal at Centre for Surgery is led by GMC-registered specialists working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. DPN is a condition characterised by small on the face, neck and upper torso, predominantly affecting patients with IV– tones. We treat DPN with laser ablation, which the lesions while skin. is central to safe DPN treatment: we use conservative laser settings, first, and provide pigment-protective to minimise the risk of . Treatment is under in our day-case rooms, with needed for clearance.
Actinic keratosis treatment at Centre for Surgery is provided by GMC-registered specialists working from our . Actinic keratoses (also called solar keratoses) are pre-cancerous skin lesions caused by long-term ultraviolet damage, with a small but of progression to squamous cell if left . We offer a full range of evidence-based treatments to the number, location and of lesions: and erbium YAG laser for isolated lesions, and including topical 5-fluorouracil, and photodynamic therapy for with multiple lesions on a sun-damaged area. Every includes clinical assessment to identify any lesions suspicious for invasive squamous cell carcinoma, which and onward dermatology or rather than cosmetic treatment.
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