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Lumps & Bumps Removal
Removal of benign skin lumps, cysts, moles and pre-cancerous lesions in London — by GMC-registered specialists at our Street clinic.
Lumps & Bumps Removal in London
Centre for Surgery is a at 95–97 Baker Street in Marylebone, London. Our lumps and covers the full range of lesions, together with selected pre-cancerous conditions. All treatments are delivered by GMC-registered specialists working within their declared scope of .
Choosing the right treatment page
The pages below lesion types. 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 lesions, and signposts to the right 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 principles 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 — or cancer, symptomatic recurrent disease, or anything multidisciplinary management — we say so clearly and refer onward through your GP rather than treating privately.
Consultation
Every is preceded by face-to-face consultation at our Baker . The fee is £100, fully redeemable against the cost of any . To book, call or email .
Skin lesion at Centre for Surgery is led by GMC-registered plastic surgeons working from our CQC-regulated Baker . Every lump or bump is before treatment, and any lesion of clinical concern is removed by excisional biopsy with confirmed margins and sent for histopathology to confirm the diagnosis. For benign lesions in cosmetic-sensitive areas such as the face and neck, plastic surgeon technique minimises and . Erbium laser is used for selected superficial benign lesions where it offers a near scar-free outcome. Most procedures are performed under as a day case; multi-lesion or larger cases can be out under TIVA in our on-site theatres.
Mole removal at Centre for Surgery is led by working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. We offer surgical excision, shave excision, and laser — the on the type of mole, its location, and whether histopathology is needed. Any mole with of is removed by and sent for histopathology to the diagnosis. For benign moles in areas, technique minimises scarring. Laser mole removal is reserved for small moles where the is clinically certain. is carried out under as a day case.
Lipoma removal at Centre for Surgery is led by GMC-registered plastic surgeons working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. A lipoma is a tumour that grows in the between the skin and underlying muscle. is the gold-standard technique because it removes the entire lipoma including its capsule, providing a complete for histopathology and the risk of recurrence. For very large lipomas, or where smaller scarring matters more than complete removal, liposuction is an alternative. We send every excised lipoma for histopathology to confirm the diagnosis and the of . Most are under local anaesthetic as a day case; or very large lipomas can be removed under TIVA in our on-site theatres.
Cyst removal at Centre for Surgery is led by GMC-registered plastic 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 cysts recur. Most cysts are under local anaesthetic as a day case; large, multiple, or deep cysts can be under TIVA in our on-site theatres. We do not perform incision and drainage as a because it has a high recurrence rate; we offer it only as of an actively infected cyst, with definitive excision once the has .
Sebaceous hyperplasia at Centre for Surgery is provided by GMC-registered specialists working from our Street clinic. is a benign overgrowth of the oil-producing glands of the skin, presenting as small yellow or skin-coloured papules with a central dimple, typically on the forehead, cheeks and nose. We treat sebaceous hyperplasia with ablation, which precisely vaporises the raised portion of the gland with minimal effect on . Every consultation includes a to confirm the and exclude basal cell carcinoma, which can sebaceous . Treatment is under topical or with pricing for multiple lesions.
Xanthelasma at Centre for is led by GMC-registered specialists working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. Xanthelasma palpebrarum are yellow plaques of cholesterol-rich material 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 recommend lipid testing as part of the treatment pathway. We treat xanthelasma with laser as our first-line technique, with reserved for very large or recurrent where laser is unlikely to give . is performed under local anaesthetic with protection, and is suitable for all including patients with skin of colour.
at Centre for Surgery is provided by working from our Baker Street clinic. Syringomas are benign tumours of the eccrine sweat ducts, presenting as small skin-coloured or pale yellow on the 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 clearance because syringomas extend deep into the dermis. We use conservative settings for patients with skin of colour to the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. is performed under topical or local anaesthetic in our day-case procedure rooms.
Skin tag removal at Centre for Surgery is provided by working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. (acrochordons) are small protrusions that in areas of skin friction such as the neck, eyelids, armpits, under the breasts and groin. We laser ablation, electrosurgery, and — the on the size, location and number of skin tags. Most are carried out under in our procedure rooms; multi-tag sessions can be efficiently in one visit with .
Wart and at Centre for Surgery is provided by 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 combining Erbium and Nd:YAG, cryotherapy, and treatments — the on the wart type, location, size and previous treatment history. Plantar verrucas, periungual warts (around the nails) and recurrent warts often need a multi-session laser approach. Treatment is performed under local anaesthetic in our rooms.
(Diyahaesthetics.com) at Centre for Surgery is provided by GMC-registered specialists working from our CQC-regulated clinic. Milia (milk spots) are small white or pale yellow that just under the of the skin, most commonly on the face around the eyes, nose and cheeks. We offer two main treatments: manual with a sterile needle for milia, and ablation for or . Both are under or in our procedure rooms, with for multiple lesions and used for skin of colour to the risk of .
Dermatofibroma removal at Centre for is led by surgeons working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. A (also called a benign fibrous histiocytoma) is a firm, slightly raised pigmented nodule that develops in the skin, most commonly on the lower legs. The lesion extends deep into the dermis with a firm fibrous core, which means the only reliable is full under local anaesthetic. Every is sent for histopathology to confirm the benign diagnosis and exclude the rare related protuberans (DFSP). Treatment is performed as a day case, with at 7 to 14 days on the .
granuloma removal at Centre for Surgery is led by GMC-registered specialists working from our Baker Street clinic. A pyogenic granuloma (medically called a lobular capillary haemangioma) is a vascular skin lesion that bleeds easily and often appears suddenly. Our preferred treatment is full with histopathology, which gives the lowest recurrence rate and confirms the diagnosis. For selected superficial lesions or where complete excision is impractical, dual-wavelength laser using Nd:YAG and can be used. Pyogenic granulomas have a known recurrence rate of approximately 10 to 15 per cent even with thorough excision, and we discuss this at . is performed under local anaesthetic in our rooms.
removal at Centre for Surgery is provided by GMC-registered plastic surgeons working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. Lip a wide from benign conditions like mucocoeles, venous lakes and through to and rarely lip cancer (BCC, SCC, melanoma). Our scope covers benign lesion excision, mucocoele or excision, laser ablation of venous lakes, biopsy of lesions, and of early-stage lip cancers with or W-plasty/Z-plasty reconstruction. Mohs surgery, radiotherapy and are not offered at our clinic — patients with these are referred onward to NHS or . Every includes with where indicated, and any procedure 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. Seborrhoeic keratoses (sometimes called seborrhoeic warts or older medical term senile warts) are very warty that with age, most often on the face, neck, chest and back. We treat them with erbium YAG laser ablation, which the lesion layer by layer with minimal effect on . Every consultation includes clinical examination with where indicated, to exclude melanoma and other pigmented mimics before any laser treatment. Same-session pricing is available for multiple lesions, and conservative settings are used for skin of colour to minimise post-inflammatory .
nigra (DPN) removal at Centre for Surgery is led by working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. DPN is a condition characterised by small dark papules on the face, neck and upper torso, predominantly affecting patients with IV– tones. We treat DPN with erbium YAG laser ablation, which precisely vaporises the lesions while skin. is central to safe DPN treatment: we use settings, recommend treatment first, and provide pigment-protective aftercare to the risk of . Treatment is performed under topical anaesthetic in our rooms, with typically needed for clearance.
treatment at Centre for is provided by working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. Actinic keratoses (also called solar keratoses) are lesions caused by long-term ultraviolet damage, with a small but real risk of to if left . We offer a full range of tailored to the number, location and severity of lesions: and laser for isolated lesions, and field treatments including topical 5-fluorouracil, and for with multiple lesions on a sun-damaged area. Every consultation includes clinical assessment to any lesions suspicious for carcinoma, which and onward dermatology or skin cancer care rather than cosmetic treatment.
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