Skin tags that catch on clothing or jewellery, or that bother you around the neck, underarms or face, can be removed quickly and safely at Lambert Medical. No referral. Same-week appointments.
WhatsApp: +44 7882 677844 · 380 Ewell Road, Surbiton KT6 7BE
What we offer:
A skin tag (medically: acrochordon or fibroepithelial polyp) is a small, soft, flesh-coloured growth that hangs from the surface of the skin on a narrow stalk. They are entirely benign — they do not become cancerous and they cause no harm. They are, however, common sources of irritation: they snag on necklaces and scarves, chafe in skin fold areas, and can bleed when caught.
Skin tags tend to form in areas where skin rubs against skin or clothing — the neck, underarms, groin, under the breasts, and around the eyelids are the most typical sites. They become more common with age and are associated with friction and certain metabolic conditions.
When to have a pigmented skin tag assessed
If a tag is dark brown or black, or if it is changing — growing rapidly, bleeding unprompted, or developing an irregular border — book an assessment rather than self-treating. Dark pigmented lesions on a stalk can occasionally be a melanocytic lesion rather than a simple skin tag and deserve dermoscopy examination before removal.
Most common site — particularly along the neckline where collars and jewellery cause friction
Friction from clothing and arm movement; often multiple small tags
Small periorbital tags are common with age; can interfere with vision or be cosmetically bothersome
Inner thigh and groin friction; often associated with skin rubbing in this area
Common in the inframammary fold; can chafe significantly
Around the nose-to-mouth folds and jawline; cosmetically bothersome
Liquid nitrogen is applied to the tag's stalk. The cold destroys the tissue, causing the tag to blister, dry and fall away over 1–4 weeks. Effective for small to medium tags, with minimal residual marking.
Best for: Small to medium skin tags; multiple tags in one session
Downtime: Slight redness for a few days; tag resolves over 2–4 weeks
Under local anaesthetic, the stalk of the skin tag is snipped at its base with sterile scissors or a blade. The area is cauterised to stop any minor bleeding. Quick and immediately effective.
Best for: Larger tags; tags on the stalk with a wider base; tags near the eyelid area
Downtime: Minimal; heals in 1–2 weeks
Avoid home removal methods
Tying string, cutting with nail scissors at home, or applying caustic home remedies risks infection, scarring, and persistent bleeding. It is also ineffective if the tag's base is wide. Professional removal takes minutes at a clinic — there is no reason to risk a complication.
Also serving: Kingston upon Thames Wimbledon Tolworth New Malden Worcester Park Cheam Epsom East Molesey
Same-week appointments available. No GP referral required.
Book online WhatsApp 0208 133 5694Lambert Medical Practice
380 Ewell Road, Tolworth
Surbiton, Surrey KT6 7BE
Quick, effective removal by GMC-registered doctors. Cryotherapy or snip excision. Same-week appointments. No referral needed. Serving Surbiton, Kingston, Wimbledon and Surrey.