Removal of lumps, cysts and skin lesions
Lumps under the skin are extremely common and almost always benign. They matter because they grow, because they can become infected, and because of where they sit.
Removal is a minor day-care procedure. What matters is confirming what a lump is first, and planning the incision so the scar settles well.
Not always. A small, soft, stable lump that causes no symptoms can often be monitored. Removal is worth considering when it is growing, becoming painful, sitting where clothing rubs, repeatedly getting infected, or when the diagnosis is not certain. Wanting it gone for appearance is a legitimate reason too — but an examination should confirm what it is before anything is removed.
What We Treat
All are treated as minor day-care procedures, usually under local anaesthesia.
A smooth lump beneath the skin with a small central pore. Complete removal of the cyst wall is what prevents it refilling — draining alone almost always leads to recurrence.
Sebaceous cyst removalA firm cyst present from birth, commonly near the outer eyebrow or on the scalp. Benign, but usually removed because of position and slow growth.
Dermoid cyst removalA soft, doughy lump of fat cells that moves easily under the fingers. Harmless, and removed when large, growing, uncomfortable or unwanted.
Lipoma removalMost moles are harmless. Removal is for moles that are prominent, catch and bleed, or that have changed — and assessment always comes before removal.
Mole removalWhen to Get Checked
Any of these is reason to have a lump or lesion assessed.
Some features are not typical of a simple benign lump and warrant prompt assessment. These are the ones not to watch and wait on.
Our Approach
Confirming what a lump is comes before deciding whether to remove it.
Assessment of the size, depth, texture and mobility of the lump, which usually establishes what it is.
An ultrasound for lumps that are large, deep or do not behave typically.
Complete removal through a planned incision, with tissue sent for examination to confirm the diagnosis.
Your Surgeon
Consultant general, laparoscopic and laser surgeon with over 15 years of experience across a wide range of surgical conditions.
With skin lesions the two things that matter are confirming the diagnosis and planning the incision so the scar settles as well as possible.
Why Patients Choose Lapser
Extensive experience across general, laparoscopic and laser surgical procedures.
Examination and, where needed, imaging come before any talk of treatment.
Not everything needs an operation, and you will be told so plainly.
Recommendations based on your findings and circumstances.
Most procedures allow patients to go home the same day.
Consultations every day including evenings.
Book an appointment if you have any of the following.
Early evaluation identifies the most appropriate treatment and often provides reassurance.
Frequently Asked
Not always. Small, stable, painless lumps can be monitored. Removal is considered when one is growing, uncomfortable, repeatedly infected, or when the diagnosis is uncertain.
Most are performed under local anaesthesia as day-care procedures, so you go home the same day.
Any excision leaves a scar, but incisions are planned to be small and to follow natural skin lines.
Draining removes the contents but leaves the cyst wall behind, which refills. Complete excision of the wall is what prevents recurrence.
Yes, where indicated. Histopathology confirms the diagnosis definitively.
Purely cosmetic procedures are usually not covered. Removal for medical reasons may be, depending on your policy.
If you have a lump under the skin or a mole that is bothering you, an examination will confirm what it is and whether removal is worth considering.
The information on this page is for general awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. A lump or skin lesion can only be characterised through clinical examination and, where appropriate, histopathology. Any new, changing or enlarging lesion should be assessed by a qualified doctor.
