Concierge dermatology · UK
Private lumps and bumps removal, by a consultant dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
Benign skin and soft-tissue lesions removed properly under local anaesthetic in a CQC-registered theatre - with histology where it matters and a scar plan you have actually seen.
Why patients choose us
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A dermatologist or plastic surgeon, in a proper theatre
Not a beauty room. A named consultant, a CQC-registered clinic, and histology on every lesion where it matters.
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Suspicious lesions escalated, not shaved off
Anything with red-flag features is triaged for a 2WW dermatology pathway rather than quietly cauterised away.
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Independent, and free
We are paid by no clinic, so the recommendation on technique and surgeon is impartial and costs you nothing.
Indicative pricing
What private lumps and bumps removal costs in the UK.
Indicative ranges across our partner clinics. Send a photograph and a short history - we quote firm figures across two or three options.
In short
A single benign lipoma or cyst in our network: £500–£1,500, home the same day.
| Procedure | Indicative range | Typical duration | Recovery |
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| Skin tag or small mole (single) | £150–£500 | 10–15 min LA | Same visit |
| Seborrhoeic keratosis (curettage + cautery) | £200–£500 | 15 min LA | Same visit |
| Cryotherapy (viral wart, small SK) | £150–£350 | 10 min | Same visit |
| Cyst excision (sebaceous, epidermoid, pilar) | £500–£1,500 | 20–30 min LA | Same visit |
| Lipoma excision | £500–£1,500 | 20–30 min LA | Same visit |
| Multiple or large lesions | £1,000–£3,000 | 30–60 min LA | Same visit |
| Consultation only | £200–£400 | 30 min | Same visit |
Prices vary by clinic, by clinician, by the technique chosen, and by how many lesions are treated in one sitting. The NHS funds removal only where there is a clear medical indication; cosmetic removal is self-pay. We come back with a firm quote within one working day.
The problem
The right clinician, the right technique, the right scar.
Lump and bump removal is quietly one of the most poorly done procedures in the private market - cosmetic clinics, no histology, and no honest conversation about the scar you will be left with. We fix all three before you commit.
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Not sure it needs removing?
A dermoscopy and a proper look might be all you need - some lesions are best left alone and monitored.
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Worried it could be serious?
Anything with red-flag features goes on a 2WW dermatology pathway, not into a beauty-clinic diary.
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Want it done properly?
A consultant dermatologist or plastic surgeon, a proper theatre, histology on the sample and a clean closure.
The journey
From enquiry to sutures out - what happens, in order.
One clinician from first message to result - including the histology conversation.
Phase 1 · Before your procedure
Concierge, off-stage for you
Phase 2 · On the day
A short visit at the clinic
Phase 3 · After
Concierge, back on
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Before
You tell us what is going on
A short, confidential form. Where the lump is, how long it has been there, whether it is growing, painful, or catching.
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Before
We come back with a recommendation
Within one working day: the right technique - excision, curettage, shave or cryotherapy - the right clinician, and an indicative price.
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Before
We arrange the appointment
Usually within one to two weeks. Aspirin and blood thinners paused if safe to do so, and clear photographs taken of the lesion beforehand.
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On the day
Arrival at the clinic
Consent, a look at the lesion under dermoscopy where relevant, and a chat about the scar you should expect.
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On the day
The procedure itself
10 to 30 minutes under local anaesthetic. Elliptical excision with fine sutures, or curettage and cautery for surface lesions.
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On the day
Home the same day
A light dressing, written aftercare and - where the lesion has been excised - the sample sent to histopathology.
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After
Sutures out and result
Sutures removed at 5–7 days on the face, 10–14 days on the body. Histology back within two weeks, discussed by phone or in person.
Typical end-to-end: 1–2 weeks from enquiry to procedure. Histology back: within 2 weeks.
When it helps
When removing a lump or bump is the right step.
The situations we see most, plus the one red flag that means urgent dermatology rather than a cosmetic booking.
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Visible bump or cosmetic concern
A lump on the face, neck or hands that you would rather not see in the mirror every morning.
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Catching on clothing or a razor
A skin tag, mole or seborrhoeic keratosis that snags on collars, bra straps or a razor and bleeds.
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Mechanical discomfort
A lipoma or ganglion cyst pressing on a nerve, joint or waistband and making everyday movement uncomfortable.
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Recurrent infection
A sebaceous or epidermoid cyst that keeps flaring, smelling and needing antibiotics - the cyst wall needs to come out.
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Growing or changing lesion
A mole or lump that is enlarging, changing colour, bleeding or itching - assessed carefully before anything is removed.
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Xanthelasma, milia, mucous cyst
Small, benign lesions in cosmetically sensitive spots - eyelids, lips, fingertips - where a careful hand matters most.
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Multiple lesions in one sitting
Several skin tags, moles or small cysts removed in a single planned visit rather than piecemeal over months.
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Red flag: possible malignancy
Rapid growth, irregular pigmentation, bleeding, ulceration or a non-healing lesion - a 2WW dermatology referral, not a cosmetic booking.
Procedure options
Excision is not the only option.
What each option on the table actually involves - and which fits which lesion.
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Excision biopsy
Elliptical excision with a small margin and fine sutures. The sample is sent for histology - mandatory for anything uncertain.
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Curettage and cautery
Best for surface lesions such as seborrhoeic keratosis and skin tags. Quick, minimal scar, no sutures.
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Shave excision
For raised, protruding lesions where a flat scar is preferable to a linear one. Base cauterised, sample still sent where relevant.
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Cryotherapy
Liquid nitrogen for viral warts, actinic keratosis and small seborrhoeic keratosis. Two or three visits may be needed.
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Laser removal
Small vascular lesions and selected dermatoses - see our laser resurfacing page for detail on device choice.
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Pared or enucleated
For small, pearl-like cysts such as milia - expressed through a tiny puncture with no visible scar.
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Incision, drainage and delayed excision
An acutely infected cyst is drained first and settled with antibiotics; the cyst wall is excised weeks later, not while inflamed.
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Consultation only
An honest look, a dermoscopy where useful, and a plan - with a 2WW referral if the lesion is at all suspicious.
Our vetted UK network
A small panel of dermatologists and plastic surgeons, we picked them.
Consultant-led practices across central, north, west and south London and the major UK cities. Not listed publicly - introductions are made privately, once we understand the lesion.
Selection criteria
How we choose every clinician in our network.
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Consultant dermatologists and plastic surgeons, not aestheticians
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CQC-registered clinics with a proper minor-ops theatre
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Histology sent on every excised lesion where clinically indicated
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Suspicious lesions triaged to a 2WW dermatology pathway rather than removed cosmetically
Safety and recovery
What to expect afterwards - honestly.
Benign lesion removal is a safe day-case procedure with realistic scar expectations. The things worth planning are which technique fits, how you look after the wound, and knowing what is normal after.
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A scar is inevitable
Every excision leaves a scar. Careful positioning, fine suture material and good closure minimise it, but it never becomes invisible.
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Keloid and hypertrophic risk
Chest, shoulder and earlobe skin, and darker skin tones, are more prone to raised scars. This is weighed against the reason for removal.
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Cysts recur if the wall is left behind
A sebaceous or epidermoid cyst must have its wall removed in one piece - an incomplete excision almost always comes back.
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Nerve injury is site-dependent
Facial branches, the lingual nerve near the tongue and the radial superficial nerve at the wrist need respect and a surgeon who knows the anatomy.
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Bleeding, infection, dehiscence
Uncommon but real. Keep the wound dry for 48 hours, then shower gently - no baths, swimming pools or gyms for one to two weeks.
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Send suspicious lesions for histology
The single worst outcome is a melanoma or squamous cell carcinoma shaved off and never analysed. Anything uncertain goes to the lab.
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Pigment change and dog-ears
Some post-inflammatory pigmentation is normal and usually fades. Small closure irregularities (dog-ears) can be revised if they persist.
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Scar management from two weeks
Silicone gel or sheeting from two weeks, and daily SPF50 for six to twelve months, are the two things that most improve a scar.
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Red flags after surgery
Spreading redness, fever, throbbing pain out of proportion or heavy bleeding are not normal - call the clinic or A&E the same day.
Reading your operation note
Your operation note in four parts. Read the last one first.
Whichever technique was used, the note the clinician sends you keeps to the same shape - with the histology added once the lab reports back.
A quiet reminder
Histology language is precise and can read coldly - we translate it for you.
If you would like us to talk you through the note before your review, just ask.
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Lesion, site and technique used
Which lesion was removed, exactly where, and whether by excision, curettage, shave or cryotherapy.
- 02 Technique
Margin, closure and suture material
The margin taken (typically 1–2 mm for benign lesions), the closure method, and which sutures were used.
- 03 Findings
Histology and completeness of excision
What the pathologist saw, whether the excision is complete, and whether any further treatment is advised.
- 04 Impression
Recovery, suture removal and follow-up
Read this first: when sutures come out, when it is safe to exercise, and whether a review is needed.
Recognised by major UK insurers
Cover for lump and bump removal varies by insurer and by indication - usually funded when the lesion is symptomatic or clinically suspicious, self-pay for purely cosmetic removals. We confirm cover before booking.
Frequently asked
Everything we get asked about lumps and bumps removal.
Quick answers on cost, scar, histology, and when a lump warrants urgent dermatology instead of cosmetic removal.
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Which lesions can be removed under local anaesthetic?
Almost all common benign lesions - lipoma, sebaceous or epidermoid cyst, dermatofibroma, seborrhoeic keratosis, skin tags, milia, xanthelasma, ganglion cyst, pilar cyst, mucous cyst and small neurofibromas. LA day-case is the norm; only very large or awkwardly sited lesions need more.
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Will you send my lesion for histology?
Yes for any excision where the diagnosis is not certain, and always for pigmented or changing lesions. Curettage, cautery and cryotherapy of clearly benign surface lesions may be treated without histology, but only after careful examination.
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How much does lump and bump removal cost privately in the UK?
Roughly £150–£500 for a single skin tag or small mole, £500–£1,500 for a lipoma or cyst, and £1,000–£3,000 for multiple or larger lesions. The NHS only funds removal for a medical indication - cosmetic removal is self-pay.
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How big will the scar be?
For an elliptical excision the scar is typically three to four times the length of the lesion, along a natural skin crease where possible. Curettage and shave leave a smaller, flatter mark that usually fades within months.
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How long does it take to heal?
Sutures come out at 5–7 days on the face, 10–14 days on the body, and around 2 weeks on the back. Office work the next day is fine; heavy exercise waits one to two weeks depending on the site.
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What if my cyst is inflamed and infected?
It is drained and settled with antibiotics first - excising an infected cyst rarely gets the wall out cleanly and almost always leads to recurrence. The formal excision follows six to eight weeks later.
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When should I worry that a lump is not benign?
A rapidly growing lump, an irregular or changing mole, a non-healing sore, ulceration, bleeding or an unusual firmness deep to the skin all warrant urgent dermatology assessment - a 2WW referral rather than a cosmetic booking.
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Can several lumps be removed in one session?
Yes, provided total anaesthetic volume and closure time are reasonable. We often plan multiple small removals in a single visit to avoid repeat clinic trips.
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