Lumps & Bumps Removal

Removal of benign skin 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 Surgery 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 benign skin lesions, with selected pre-cancerous conditions. All treatments are delivered by GMC-registered specialists working within their declared scope of practice.

Choosing the right treatment page

The pages below cover specific 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 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 benign lesions is generally not NHS-funded, which is why come to us for it. Where a lesion warrants medical NHS care — confirmed or suspected skin cancer, symptomatic recurrent disease, or anything requiring specialist multidisciplinary management — we say so clearly and refer onward through your GP rather than treating privately.

Consultation

Every treatment is preceded by consultation at our Baker Street clinic. The consultation fee is £100, fully redeemable 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 surgeons working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. Every lump or bump is assessed clinically before treatment, and any lesion of clinical concern is removed by excisional biopsy with confirmed margins 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 preserves appearance. Erbium laser is used for selected superficial benign lesions where it offers a near scar-free outcome. Most are performed under local anaesthetic as a day case; or larger cases can be carried out under TIVA in our on-site theatres.

Mole removal at Centre for Surgery is led by GMC-registered plastic surgeons from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. We offer surgical excision, shave excision, punch excision and laser mole removal — choosing the technique based on the type of mole, its location, and whether histopathology is needed. Any mole with features of clinical concern is removed by excisional biopsy and sent for histopathology to confirm the diagnosis. For benign moles in areas, plastic surgeon technique minimises scarring. Laser mole removal is reserved for small superficial benign moles where the diagnosis is clinically certain. Treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic as a day case.

Lipoma removal at Centre for Surgery is led by GMC-registered plastic surgeons from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. A lipoma is a benign fatty tumour that grows in the subcutaneous tissue between the skin and muscle. excision is the gold-standard because it the entire lipoma including its fibrous capsule, providing a complete specimen for histopathology and minimising the risk of recurrence. For selected very large lipomas, or where smaller scarring matters more than complete capsule removal, liposuction is an alternative. We send every excised lipoma for histopathology to confirm the diagnosis and exclude the rare possibility of liposarcoma. Most lipomas are removed 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 CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. We treat skin cysts, including epidermoid and pilar (commonly called sebaceous) cysts, by complete surgical excision. 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 removed 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 standalone treatment it has a high recurrence rate; we offer it only as urgent management of an actively infected cyst, with definitive excision once the inflammation has settled.

hyperplasia removal at Centre for Surgery is provided by GMC-registered specialists working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. Sebaceous hyperplasia 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 erbium laser ablation, which precisely vaporises the raised portion of the gland with minimal effect on skin. Every consultation includes a clinical examination to confirm the diagnosis and exclude basal cell carcinoma, which can occasionally mimic sebaceous hyperplasia. Treatment is performed under topical or local anaesthetic with same-session for multiple lesions.

Xanthelasma removal at Centre for Surgery 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 patients with xanthelasma have raised or lipid abnormalities; we recommend lipid testing 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 recurrent plaques where laser is unlikely to give adequate clearance. Treatment is performed under local anaesthetic with corneal protection, and is suitable for all skin types patients with skin of colour.

Syringoma removal at Centre for Surgery is provided by GMC-registered specialists working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. Syringomas are benign tumours of the eccrine sweat ducts, presenting as small skin-coloured or pale yellow papules typically 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 sessions for clearance 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 performed under topical or local anaesthetic in our procedure rooms.

Skin tag removal at Centre for Surgery is provided by GMC-registered specialists 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 breasts and groin. We offer erbium laser ablation, electrosurgery, cryotherapy and surgical excision — choosing the technique based on the size, location and number of skin tags. Most treatments are carried out under local anaesthetic in our day-case procedure rooms; multi-tag sessions can be performed efficiently in one visit with same-session pricing.

Wart and verruca removal at Centre for Surgery is provided by GMC-registered specialists working from our Baker Street clinic. 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 combining Erbium and Nd:YAG, cryotherapy, surgical excision and topical treatments — choosing the technique based on the wart type, location, size and previous 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 day-case procedure rooms.

Milia removal at Centre for Surgery is provided by GMC-registered specialists working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. Milia (milk spots) are small white or pale yellow keratin-filled cysts that develop 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 topical or local anaesthetic in our day-case procedure rooms, with same-session pricing for multiple lesions and conservative settings used for skin of colour to minimise the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Dermatofibroma removal at Centre for Surgery is led by GMC-registered plastic surgeons from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. A dermatofibroma (also called a benign fibrous histiocytoma) is a firm, slightly raised 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 removal method is full surgical excision under local anaesthetic. Every dermatofibroma is sent for histopathology to the benign diagnosis and exclude the rare related condition dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP). Treatment is performed as a day case, with removed at 7 to 14 days depending on the body site.

Pyogenic removal at Centre for Surgery is led by specialists working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. A pyogenic granuloma (medically called a lobular capillary haemangioma) is a rapidly growing benign vascular skin lesion that bleeds easily and often appears suddenly. Our preferred treatment is full surgical with histopathology, which gives the lowest recurrence rate and confirms the diagnosis. For selected lesions or where complete excision is impractical, dual-wavelength laser using Nd:YAG and erbium YAG 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 honestly at consultation. Treatment is performed under local anaesthetic in our day-case procedure rooms.

Lip lesion removal at Centre for Surgery is provided by GMC-registered plastic surgeons working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. Lip lesions cover a wide spectrum from benign conditions like mucocoeles, venous lakes and labial melanotic macules through to actinic cheilitis and rarely lip cancer (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 selected early-stage lip cancers with primary closure or W-plasty/Z-plasty reconstruction. Mohs micrographic surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are not offered at our clinic — patients with disease requiring these modalities are referred onward to NHS or specialist private skin cancer services. Every consultation includes clinical examination with dermoscopy where indicated, and biopsy precedes any procedure where the diagnosis is uncertain.

Seborrhoeic keratosis removal at Centre for Surgery is provided by GMC-registered specialists working from our Baker Street clinic. Seborrhoeic keratoses (sometimes called seborrhoeic warts or older medical term senile warts) are very common benign warty pigmented lesions 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 surrounding skin. Every consultation includes clinical examination with dermoscopy 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 hyperpigmentation.

Dermatosis nigra (DPN) removal at Centre for Surgery is led by GMC-registered specialists working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. DPN is a benign skin condition characterised by small dark papules on the face, neck and upper torso, predominantly affecting patients with Fitzpatrick IV–VI skin tones. We treat DPN with erbium YAG laser ablation, which precisely vaporises the lesions while preserving surrounding skin. Skin-of-colour expertise is to safe DPN treatment: we use conservative laser settings, recommend test patch treatment first, and provide pigment-protective aftercare to minimise the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Treatment is performed under topical anaesthetic in our day-case rooms, with multiple sessions typically needed for clearance.

Actinic keratosis treatment at Centre for Surgery is provided by GMC-registered working from our CQC-regulated Baker Street clinic. Actinic keratoses (also called solar keratoses) are pre-cancerous skin lesions caused by long-term damage, with a small but real risk of progression to squamous cell carcinoma if left untreated. We offer a full range of evidence-based treatments tailored to the number, location and severity of lesions: cryotherapy and erbium YAG laser for isolated lesions, and field treatments including topical 5-fluorouracil, imiquimod and photodynamic therapy referral for patients with multiple lesions on a sun-damaged area. Every consultation includes clinical assessment to identify any lesions suspicious for invasive squamous cell carcinoma, which require biopsy and onward dermatology or skin cancer specialist care rather than cosmetic treatment.

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