Skin Lesions
Expert Assessment & Removal

Common

Affect all ages and skin types

Day Case

Local or general anaesthetic available

Quick

Back to normal within days

— What are Skin Lesions?

Understanding Skin Lesions

A skin lesion is any abnormal change, growth, or lump on the skin surface or immediately beneath it. They can appear anywhere on the body and may be benign (non-cancerous) or, less commonly, malignant (cancerous). The vast majority are entirely harmless, but all new or changing lesions warrant proper assessment.

Common types encountered in surgical practice include moles, cysts (sebaceous and epidermoid), lipomas, skin tags, dermatofibromas, and suspicious or rapidly changing lesions. Mr Kumar assesses and treats the full spectrum of skin lesions, with rapid access to histological analysis where required.

Lipoma

Lipomas

Soft, smooth, mobile fatty lumps beneath the skin. Generally harmless but may be removed if large, symptomatic, or cosmetically bothersome. Removed under local anaesthetic.

Cysts & Skin Tags

Sebaceous Cysts & Skin Tags

Sebaceous and epidermoid cysts are smooth lumps beneath the skin that may become inflamed. Skin tags are small, soft, benign growths on a narrow stalk — all easily removed under local anaesthetic.

— Recognising Skin Lesions

Symptoms and Features

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Moles (Melanocytic Naevi)

Pigmented spots that are usually benign. Concern arises with asymmetry, irregular border, colour variation, diameter over 6mm, or evolution (the ABCDE criteria).

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Sebaceous and Epidermoid Cysts

Smooth, mobile lumps beneath the skin surface. May become inflamed, infected or discharge a white cheesy material.

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Lipomas

Soft, smooth, mobile fatty lumps beneath the skin. Generally harmless but may be removed if large, symptomatic, or cosmetically bothersome.

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Skin Tags (Acrochordons)

Small, soft, flesh-coloured growths on a narrow stalk. Common in areas of friction. Easily removed under local anaesthetic.

— The Consultation Process

Diagnosis

1

Clinical Examination

A thorough examination of the lesion including size, shape, borders, colour, consistency and mobility. Dermoscopy may be used for pigmented lesions.

2

Tissue Analysis

Where required, a small sample or the entire lesion can be sent for analysis to confirm the diagnosis.

3

Ultrasound Imaging

For deeper or larger lesions, ultrasound assesses size, depth and relationship to surrounding structures prior to planning surgical removal.

— Management

Treatment Options

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Conservative Management

For asymptomatic or incidentally found lesions
  • Watchful Waiting Many lipomas, cysts and skin tags require no treatment if they are small, asymptomatic and not causing any cosmetic concern. A period of observation is entirely appropriate.
  • When to Consider Removal Treatment is recommended if the lesion becomes painful, enlarges, repeatedly becomes infected, or causes cosmetic or functional concern.
  • Reassurance Mr Kumar will confirm the diagnosis at consultation and provide clear advice on whether treatment is needed or whether monitoring is appropriate.
Not all lumps and skin lesions need to be removed. A specialist assessment gives you a clear diagnosis and a personalised recommendation.
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Surgical Excision

Local or general anaesthetic · Day case · Quick recovery
  • Local Anaesthetic (LA) The preferred approach for most skin tags, small cysts and superficial lipomas. The area is numbed, the lesion removed and the wound closed with fine sutures. Most procedures take under 30 minutes with no hospital admission required.
  • General Anaesthetic (GA) Larger or deeper lipomas, or multiple lesions being removed at the same time, may be better suited to removal under general anaesthetic as a day case procedure.

    General anaesthetic is also available for patients who would simply prefer not to be awake during the procedure — this is entirely understandable and Mr Kumar is happy to discuss this at your consultation.
  • Wound Care and Recovery Sutures are removed at 5 to 14 days depending on site. Clear aftercare instructions are provided and follow-up arranged as needed.
The vast majority of benign skin lesions can be removed safely and effectively as a day case. No overnight stay is required in most cases.

— Why Choose Specialist Care?

The Importance of Expert Assessment

Self-assessment of skin lesions is unreliable. Specialist assessment ensures accurate diagnosis, avoids unnecessary anxiety about benign lesions, and ensures that anything requiring treatment is identified and managed promptly and appropriately.

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Accurate Diagnosis

Accurate identification of lipomas, cysts and skin tags ensures the right treatment is chosen with confidence.

Prompt Access

Most patients are seen within days. Rapid assessment is particularly important for any changing or suspicious lesion.

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Complete Care

From initial assessment through to histology, wound care and onward referral where needed — all co-ordinated in one place.

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Quick Facts

Procedures as day case

>95%

Histology results

1–2 weeks

Malignant lesions

<5% of all

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