skin tags removed in our Belfast clinic

• For all surgical procedures the doctor needs to see you for a pre-op assessment to ensure the procedure is appropriate.

  The doctor can advise on your lesion and make any onward referrals if needed in the case where a cancerous lesion is suspected.

• Prices below are for the surgical procedure.

• You may need to come back for a Post-op review if we have used stitches to close the skin

what’s the difference between Large and small skin tags ?

We can remove small and large skin tags from the body. Both procedures are performed in the clinic under local anaesthetic.

The doctor will assess your skin tags first at a pre-op appointment to ensure that they are suitable for removal.

If they are tiny skin tags no cutting of the skin is generally required, but if large they are removed by cutting them out like removing a mole.

Skin tags are often found in areas where two surfaces of skin rub together, such as the upper upper thighs and armpits.

Sometimes the small skin tags are genetic and other people in your family will have them; they can also be associated with diabetes.

Larger skin tags tend to occur as one large lesion that has been there for years. These need to be cut out and the skin stitched afterwards.

Please note: we do not remove large anal skin tags

tiny skin tag removal

Tiny skin tags around the armpits and neck are removed using a cautery machine called a hyfrecator or by freezing them

• We can electrocauterise up to 10 skin tags in one appointment

• Electrocautery of skin tags takes 30 minutes to perform as local anaesthetic may be required

• You do not need to come back for a review unless the skin tag has not been fully removed.

THE FULL COST IS BELOW:

1. The Initial consultation £125

2. The skin tag removal procedure £190*

3. Post -op review after 14 days £75

procedure Price £190

*Please note - if more than 5 small skin tags need removed there will be an additional charge.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much does skin tag removal cost?

For all private surgical procedures we need to see you for a GP appointment to ensure we can perform the procedure.  This initial assessment costs £125. The procedures range from £250 to £350. 

Who does the surgical procedure of private mole removal or private cyst removal?

Dr Siobhan Graham and Dr Rory McKeown administer the surgical procedures in Vitalis Health including private mole, cyst and skin tag removal.

Will a private skin tag removal be painful?

The doctor will freeze the skin so that it is not painful, but the anaesthetic can sting and is a little bit sore. After removal of a larger skin tag the open skin is closed using stitches which will be removed after 7-10 days. Patients may experience tenderness and mild pain after an excision however this is easily managed with at-home pain medication.

What is the process of skin tag removal?

Skin tags can be removed in three ways:

Excision Removal– this is a painless surgical removal under local anaesthetic. The skin lump or skin tag is carefully cut away using a scalpel and completely removed, leaving only a small white or pink scar in its place.

Cryotherapy– locally applied freezing therapy that employs liquid nitrogen gas to freeze the target area. The cold temperature kills the cells within the skin tag, blocking the blood supply to the area and causing it to naturally fall off. Ongoing treatment may be required if the skin tag doesn’t fall off; frequently used or wart and verruca removal.

Electrocautery - This is a routine surgical procedure using a hyfrecator machine. The doctor uses electricity to heat a probe in order to remove unwanted or harmful tissue. The electric current doesn’t enter your body during surgery. Only the heated tip of the probe comes into contact with tissue. The heat seals or removes the tissue it touches. The heat from the probe should sterilize the site. Typically, there’s no need for stitches.

How long does it take to remove a skin tag?

Removal of small skin tags is a straightforward surgical procedure and usually takes between 20 to 30 minutes.

Why choose Vitalis for skin tag removal in Northern Ireland? 

Our GPs bring 20 years of medical experience to her practice and are highly experienced in surgical procedures such as mole and cyst, and skin tag removal.

Vitalis offers same day or next day appointments so if you are concerned about any mole or cyst you can book an appointment to be seen by one of our GPs.

We offer clearing pricing which reflects the time spent and materials used and we review this regularly.

We see all of our patients for a pre-op assessment to explain everything clearly and ensure the procedure is what you wish to have performed.

Vitalis provides private health care to patients from all over Northern Ireland and Ireland as well as visitors from London, all over the UK and all over the world, particularly USA, India and China. In Northern Ireland we are delighted to receive patients from all over; Larne, Strabane, Newcastle, Coleriane, Newtownards, Dungiven, Newry, Dromore, Tyrone, Down and Antrim.

Where is are the skin tag removal procedures performed ? 

Vitalis Health is right in the city centre of Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Howard street.

We have a clinical room dedicated to surgical procedures, taking bloods and ear sucntioning.

We offer a range of services Monday to Friday including same-day appointments.