Mr Omar Tillo
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Skin Lesion Removal
At a Glance
Centre for Surgery offers a range of skin lesion removal options, including for:
Certain procedures will be able to be completed without surgery, however, in some instances, surgery is the necessary option. Before seeking surgery, it is best to check with your GP to ensure the growth is safe to be removed.
Surgery is a relatively simple option and is completed using a local anaesthetic. In some instances, you will require a biopsy, which will be sent to a lab, and results will be received back within one week.
Anaesthesia type: Local Procedure time: 1 - 2 hours Recovery time: 2 - 3 daysAbout
What is a skin tag, wart, cyst or mole?
Skin tags: these are generally the same colour as your skin or brown. They hang off your skin and look somewhat similar to moles. Skin tags are harmless.
Warts: while slightly similar to skin tags, warts will have a rougher surface, and will be more solid against the surface of the skin, rather than hanging off. Warts are able to be spread and can continue to grow across the body.
Cyst: this is a bump full of fluid which is just beneath the skin. While cysts are normally considered harmless if you are worried it is important to check it with your GP.
Moles: moles generally appear in various shades of brown and are harmless skin growths. Moles are important to monitor, as they can often be dangerous if they change colour, size or bleed. If you are concerned, visit your GP.
Many people wish to have skin tags, warts, cysts and moles removed to improve their body image and aesthetics, or to reduce any irritation. There are both non-surgical and surgical options for the removal of skin lesions.
Candidates
Anyone who has a skin lesion, whether that be a skin tag, wart, cyst, mole or lipoma, is a good candidate for skin lesion removal.
Procedure
There are two non-surgical options for removing skin lesions – cryotherapy and curettage and cautery.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy involves freezing the skin tag or wart. The cells within the skin lesion are frozen, resulting in the blood supply being cut off. After the cryotherapy, you will notice a blister will form, which will then scab and naturally fall off. This process should take between 7 to 10 days.
Cryotherapy only takes around 5 to 10 minutes to complete. It is a suitable method if you have multiple skin lesions you are wanting to be removed. As it involves freezing the skin, you may experience some minor pain or discomfort during the process.
Surgeons at Centre for Surgery are trained to do cryotherapy. It is important you go to someone who is qualified, as your skin may end up damaged if the process is performed by someone unqualified.
Curettage and cautery
If a skin lesion does not respond to cryotherapy, the next step is curettage and cautery.
Your surgeon will use a curette to remove the growth before sealing the wound (known as cauterised) through the application of heat.
You will receive a local anaesthetic prior to this procedure, as to avoid experiencing any pain throughout the curettage and cautery.
After the procedure, the wound is generally left open. This wound will fade within two to three weeks.
Surgery
When the skin lesion is too large for non-surgical options such as cryotherapy or curettage and cautery, surgical options will be considered. This is more common for the removal of cysts and moles. Skin tags and warts can usually be removed non-surgically, however, surgical options may sometimes be the best solution.
Any surgical removal of skin lesions is performed under a local anaesthetic.
Surgery will involve cutting the skin lesion off with a scalpel, knife, razor or scissors. In some instances, the growth will be sent to a lab for testing. You will receive these results within one week of surgery.
Centre for Surgery uses modern techniques to ensure there is minimal scarring after surgery.
Recovery
If you have undergone one of the non-surgical procedures, you will have no recovery period. You will be able to return home or to work directly after the procedure.
If you need a surgical removal, you will be given a local anaesthetic. You will be able to return home one the effects of the anaesthetic have passed. You may notice some scarring, however, our surgeons will ensure this scarring is as small as possible.
FAQs
Skin tags or warts can generally be removed by cryotherapy or curettage and cautery.
If you are having cryotherapy, you may feel some slight pain and discomfort, as it involves freezing your skin.
If you are having curettage and cautery or any surgical options, you will be given a local anaesthetic, so you will not feel any pain during the removal.
If you have surgical removal, you may have a light scar which will fade over time.
This will mostly occur with mole removal. Suspicious moles will be sent to a lab for testing, and you should get the results back in a week.
Why choose us?
Surgeon-led and managed care throughout for a truly personalised approach
Our innovative ClearSleep anaesthesia technique
Comprehensive aftercare programme
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Verified Patient Reviews
We searched for many different surgeries to perform my procedure but the center for surgery really stuck out. The staff were incredibly friendly and the receptionist Gregory and surgeon Omar were highly professional, welcoming and made me feel at ease. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Dexter Montgomery
20:14 25 Apr 18
Old implants removed and replaced, plus silicone granules removed from right armpit. My previous surgery was done over 20 years ago. (I never really had any breast tissue, so I had the implants to look normal). One implant had erupted and both had capsulated. I was never told they had a shelf life! When I first arrived at the clinic in Watford, ( I never went to th Harley St surgery) I was quite dubious about the whole set-up. The Surgery is right in the middle of a Business Site and it seemed like some sort of Back Street Butchery. (I hope this review will put people's minds at rest when they first arrive) It actually didn't help much that I had to wait an hour because the surgery that day had overrun, however, after talking to Omar Tillo and seeing how clued up he was on my situation, I began to relax. It didn't stop me going on-line to Google him and everything else about the practice, but it was all good. On the day of the surgery, I met with Mr Tillo again. I also met everyone else who was going to be in theatre with me and they all came to me individually to explain their roll. It was very comforting and reassuring. The surgery was quite lengthy and took several hours. I hadn't decided what size implants to go for pre surgery as my old ones were so distorted and out of place, so I left it with Mr Tillo to make the decision once the others had been removed. It is now 3 weeks since the implants were replaced and I am delighted with how I look and feel. The size and shape are perfect for me. Nothing weird or huge; I'm on the wrong side of 50 now so am not looking for glamour, just normality. The post surgery is superb. My coordinator, Naz, is very efficient and can't do enough for me. The incision in my armpit where the silicone particles had to be removed is probably the most uncomfortable part of the whole procedure, but most of you won't have to worry about that. I got a sick note for work purposes without any fuss at all, so over all; worth every penny! Don't let your first impressions put you off :-) Good luck.
Nina
14:43 02 Jun 18
Had a BA and uplift with Mr Tillo amazing MR Tillo knew what I wanted the staff where so lovely and looked after me the after care is excellent I would definitely recommend centre for surgery and would go again I’m so pleased thank you so much
Dee Catton
10:09 15 May 18
If you don't know about Omar tillo you should HES AMAZING at his job.. I went for bbl and at present I'm 9 days post op and loving my results. I must also review gregory .. my co ordinator .. Gregory your one of the most wonderful people out there you hsve gone above and beyond for me to make sure The dates the times were right just for me .. this is an AMAZING company with AMAZING staff.. so much so I'm going for a consultation in 8 weeks for breast surgery ...
Bryanna buswell
11:39 23 May 18
Highly recommend. Very professional and friendly staff.Had my BA and everything went smooth and good. I would choose this place over and over again for all the plastic surgeries.
Melania Ciurea
13:45 13 Mar 18
I had a tummy tuck 2 weeks and 4 days ago. It is something I had been considering for a whilst now that I have completed my family. Also the excess skin and fat was getting me down. I went to another consultation in Harley Street which was 15 mins where the Dr examined me and told me he could do the work and his secretary than called me with the price, it was very rushed. I found Dr Tillo searching the net and after reading his reviews I called his office and spoke with Naz, she was very friendly, explained their procedures and arranged an appointment for me to meet with him. I met Dr Tillo in his Watford clinic, I felt at ease with him straight away. Dr Tillo examined me and than explained what the procedure would involve. I had a few questions and he was very patient and explained everything fully and clearly, I never felt rushed at all.On the day of my operation I was excited. Dr Tillo’s staff were All lovely and so was the anethesist who explained everything and next thing I knew I was asleep. When I woke up it didn’t even feel as if though I had had an operation! My husband picked me up , I was given pain killers and it was explained that I would need to keep my compression belt on and drains would be removed after two days.I went home a very happy lady!!!As days have passed I have healed very well with no complications, I am so pleased with my new tummy, I know it’s good esp since my 3 year old doesn’t think there’s a baby in there anymore!I cannot Thank Dr Tillo and his staff enough!!
Hanna
17:13 19 Jul 18
Dr Tillo and his team are fantastic. Nothing has been too much for them!!I was told my tummy tuck would cost £17,000 at one clinic and £13,000 at another. It was considerably cheaper here. I'm not one to go for 'the cheaper options usually, as I tend to think you would get a cheaper result. But Dr Tillo pointed out that I didn't need all the work doing that the other places had said I did!! They were using my body to make money! Due to his honesty, and his non judgemental view, I left feeling confident that he was the man I needed.I am only a week out and thrilled to bits with my result so far. I can't recommend them enough.
Rachel Irwin
08:33 16 Aug 18
Very welcoming and professional, Mr Tillo,his team and Nikesh the PA.
Joshua Alexander
12:22 17 Aug 18
Honestly, I was supposed to have a surgery at another private hospital (this hospital was supposed to be one of the best in london) but I chose to get my surgery done at center for surgery instead, my main reason for this was the level of service I recieved, the staff are very professional, they are caring (I had not eaten the entire day on the day of my surgery and one of the nurses got me some food without me asking her to do so. My surgery itself was amazing considering I never had one before and was a bit nervous beforehand. The staff calls you everyday to make sure you are ok and coping post surgery. Honestly I cannot thank the staff enough.
Frazer Gonsalves
23:45 26 Oct 18
