Mole and Skin Tag Removal
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Mole or skin tag removal – it's a simple cosmetic procedure. You might want it for aesthetic reasons or to stop irritation. LivingCare's specialist dermatology consultants provide expert mole and skin tag removal across our Leeds and Sheffield clinics.
Moles are small, dark spots on the skin made up of pigmented cells. Most are harmless. But changes in appearance? That might mean you need removal and examination.
Skin tags are different – small, soft growths that hang from the skin. They're incredibly common and harmless, but clothing or jewellery can irritate them.
These growths are usually painless. Sometimes they become uncomfortable, noticeable, or infected though. And that's when people want them gone.
Our consultants typically recommend removal for:
This is straightforward stuff. The procedure happens under local anaesthesia and typically involves:
Diagnosis: Your clinician examines the growth. They might recommend further assessment to confirm what it actually is.
Procedure: For moles and skin tags, the growth gets carefully excised. If you're removing sebaceous cysts and other skin cysts, the sac is removed to prevent them coming back. Lipomas (fat tumours) are entirely taken out.
Closure: The incision is closed up with sutures to promote healing.
Quick and minimally invasive. All carried out in a sterile environment to keep you safe.
Before your appointment: Your clinician reviews your medical history and explains the procedure. No extensive preparation needed.
During your appointment: The area gets numbed with local anaesthetic. The removal procedure takes around 30 minutes to an hour, depending on size and location.
After your appointment: You might experience mild soreness. This usually resolves within a few days. A follow-up appointment ensures proper healing.
Generally safe, but minor risks include:
Our doctors take every precaution they can to minimise these risks, plus thorough aftercare instructions.
Recovery is typically quick with minimal downtime. To help yourself heal:
The specialist dermatology team at LivingCare have extensive expertise removing moles, skin tags, cysts and lipomas.
Skin growths can impact your confidence and comfort: that's why we supply swift access to expert care at LivingCare. Same-day appointments help address your concerns quickly and professionally.
With convenient locations offering mole and skin tag removal in Leeds and Sheffield, our specialists serve patients across Yorkshire. Need sebaceous cyst removal in Sheffield? Dermoid cyst treatment in Leeds? Our experienced dermatologists provide comprehensive care for all types of skin growths locally.
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“Staff are amazing here! Very friendly and very supportive. I suffer from anxiety and they put my mind at ease at my consultation. I went in for an excision of some moles for testing back in August and the doctors and nurses were all brilliant!...”
Chloe Swales
12
November 2023
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Call us on Leeds 0113 2494655 or Sheffield 0114 7005811 or use our online booking form to send your enquiry. Let us know your preferred appointment type, either virtual or face to face, and we will work to find a time that suits you.
We Arrange Your Appointment
If you filled out our online booking form, one of our team will contact you within 2 hours with available appointment options. Once your appointment is booked, you will receive an email confirmation with all the details you need.
Attend Your Appointment
Attend your appointment at your chosen time, either virtually or in person, with one of our highly qualified consultants. If your appointment requires a written report, this will be prepared and sent to you within 48 hours.
Aftercare and Follow-Up
If you need any further tests, treatment or follow-up, we will help arrange these for you. If you require a copy of your report or images, please let us know and we will send these promptly.
Your healthcare journey in 4 easy steps
Get in Touch
Call us on Leeds 0113 2494655 or Sheffield 0114 7005811 or use our online booking form to send your enquiry and we will work to find a time that suits you
We Arrange Your Appointment
If you filled out our online booking form, one of our team will contact you within 2 hours with available appointment options. Once your appointment is booked, you will receive an email confirmation with all the details you need.
Attend Your Appointment
Attend your appointment at your chosen time with highly qualified clinicians. If your appointment requires a written report, this will be prepared and sent to you within 48 hours with the option to upgrade to 24 hours.
Aftercare and Follow-Up
If you need any further tests, treatment or follow-up, we will help arrange these for you. If you require a copy of your report or images, please let us know and we will send these promptly.
You can receive this treatment from one of the consultants listed below.
Explore the various options available for this treatment.
With our self-pay service, there are no waiting lists - consultations are offered within 24 hours, with treatment within a week. All costs, including tests or scans, are quoted upfront with no obligation to proceed. Visit our Prices page for full details.
If using medical insurance, contact your provider to confirm coverage for all treatment stages before your first appointment. You’ll need a referral letter from your GP for a private procedure at The LivingCare Group. Once you have it, either you or your GP can book your first appointment with us.
