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Skin tags are one of the most common—and most annoying—skin concerns we see in our clinics. They’re harmless, soft growths that tend to appear in areas of friction such as the neck, underarms, groin, eyelids and beneath the breasts. While they’re not dangerous, they can catch on clothing and jewellery, become irritated, or simply bother you cosmetically. The good news is that skin tags can be removed quickly and safely in clinic, with minimal downtime.
Skin tags are benign, flesh or pigmented lesions that hang from the skin. They are commonly found around the neck, armpits or groin areas. To learn more about skin tag removal Manchester & Cheshire book a consultation.
Skin Tags
Skin tags (the medical term is acrochordons) are small, soft, flesh-coloured growths that hang off the skin. They’re made of normal skin and collagen fibres and are supplied by tiny blood vessels. They are benign, meaning non-cancerous. Many people develop them with age; they’re particularly common from mid-life onwards.
Typical features include:
Soft, wobbly, pedunculated (on a little stalk)
Same colour as your skin or slightly darker
Painless unless irritated
Found where skin rubs: neck, armpits, groin, beneath breasts, eyelids
Skin tags are different from moles, viral warts, seborrhoeic keratoses and cysts, which have distinct appearances and sometimes different treatments. If we’re not 100% certain it’s a skin tag on examination, we will advise appropriate assessment or histology (lab testing) for safety.
Skin tag removal options at CLNQ
We offer several precise, medical-grade methods. The best approach depends on the size, number, location and whether the tag has a broad base or a thin stalk. Our doctor will examine the area and recommend one—or a combination—of the following:
Precision snip excision (micro-excision)
What it is: The tag is snipped off at the base with sterile micro-scissors or a fine blade.
Anaesthesia: Usually not needed for very small tags; for larger ones we use a tiny injection of local anaesthetic or topical numbing cream.
Benefits: Instant removal, minimal trauma, excellent control on the neck, body and eyelids (with care).
Aftercare: A small dot of pressure and sterile dressing as needed; heals in 5–10 days.
Electrocautery / Electro-desiccation
What it is: A fine-tip device uses controlled heat to cauterise the base and seal tiny vessels.
Benefits: Precise, great for multiple small tags; reduces pinpoint bleeding.
Downtime: Usually forms a small superficial scab that falls off within 7–10 days.
Cryotherapy (freezing)
What it is: The tag is frozen with a cryo-device to destroy the tissue.
Benefits: No cutting; useful for small, superficial tags.
Note: May require 1–2 sessions; less commonly used on the eyelids.
Laser
What it is: Targeted energy ablates the tag base and coagulates blood vessels.
Benefits: Precise; reserved for specific anatomical or cosmetic needs.
Which method is best? For most body and neck tags, micro-excision with electrocautery offers the cleanest and fastest result. For very small tags or clusters, electrocautery alone can be ideal. For sensitive sites (e.g., eyelids), we use micro-techniques with eye protection and meticulous aftercare.
How Much Does Skin Tag Removal Cost?
| Treatment | Price |
|---|---|
| First skin tag removed | £175 |
| Each additional tag, same appointment | £75 |
| Milia removal — up to 5 / 5–10 / 10–15 | £75 / £125 / £175 |
| Cyst removal — minor | £450 |
| Histology, where a specimen is sent for analysis | £150 |
| Full body mole check | £250 |
Removal is carried out by a doctor under local anaesthetic where needed. Having several tags removed in one appointment is considerably cheaper than returning, so bring them all.
What Causes Skin Tags?
Skin tags (acrochordons) are small, soft growths of skin that hang from a narrow stalk. Around half of adults develop them, and they are entirely benign.
- Friction. They cluster where skin rubs skin or clothing — neck, underarms, groin, under the breasts, eyelids.
- Insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. There is a genuine association between multiple skin tags and insulin resistance. If you have developed a lot of them in a short time, it is worth a blood test — not to alarm you, but because it is useful information.
- Pregnancy hormones. Common in the second and third trimesters, and they often settle afterwards.
- Genetics and age. They run in families and become more common after 40.
Should You Remove Skin Tags At Home?
A great deal of the internet says yes. Ligation kits, freezing sprays, apple cider vinegar, tea tree oil, dental floss, nail scissors. Here is the case against, and it is not simply that we would rather you paid us.
Infection and scarring. Skin tags bleed more than their size suggests, and cutting one at home in an unsterile setting is how a two-minute problem becomes a two-week one. Freezing sprays sold for warts are not calibrated for the skin of an eyelid or a neck, and they scar.
Incomplete removal. Tying off a tag often leaves the base behind, and it regrows.
And the one that actually matters: it might not be a skin tag. Amelanotic melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, seborrhoeic keratoses and viral warts are all mistaken for skin tags — by patients, and occasionally by clinicians who do not look properly. A lesion destroyed at home cannot be sent for histology. That is the risk you cannot undo.
At CLNQ every lesion is examined before it is removed, and anything that warrants it is sent for analysis (£150).
Is It A Skin Tag, Or Something Else?
| Lesion | What distinguishes it |
|---|---|
| Skin tag | Soft, skin-coloured, hangs from a narrow stalk, moves freely |
| Seborrhoeic keratosis | Flat or raised, waxy, “stuck-on” appearance, often pigmented |
| Viral wart | Rough, firm, broad base, sometimes with tiny black dots |
| Milia | Tiny hard white bumps just under the surface, usually around the eyes |
| Sebaceous cyst | Firm lump under the skin rather than on it, sometimes with a central punctum |
| Mole | Pigmented, flat or raised, present for years and stable |
When to get something looked at rather than removed. Any lesion that has changed in size, shape or colour; that bleeds without being knocked; that itches persistently; that has an irregular border or more than one colour; or that is simply new and growing. None of those means something is wrong. All of them mean it is worth ten minutes of a doctor’s time.
How Are Skin Tags Removed At CLNQ?
Snip excision under local anaesthetic. The most common approach for tags on a stalk. The area is numbed, the tag is removed at the base, and any bleeding point is sealed. Seconds per tag.
Cautery. Heat is used to remove the tag and seal the base at the same time. Useful for small, multiple tags.
Cryotherapy. Freezing, which works well for some lesions and less well for others. We will tell you which yours is.
Aftercare is simple: keep the area clean and dry for 48 hours, do not pick the scab, and use sun protection on the healing skin. Most people go straight back to work.
If you have multiple lesions or a family history of skin cancer, a full body mole check (£250) is worth considering at the same visit.
Skin Tag Removal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a skin tag?
A skin tag is a benign growth of the skin that can be flesh-colored or brown pigmented. They usually have a thin stalk or base. They are not painful or cause any problems unless they get caught on clothing or jewelry.
How is skin tag removal performed?
Skin tag removal is performed under local anaesthetic. The skin tag is excised or removed at the base of the stalk. The procedure is similar to a mole removal but the scar is usually smaller. The wound is usually small and often left to heal by itself. If the skin tag is larger, sutures or stitches may be required to close the wound.
How long does the procedure take?
The skin tag removal procedure is usually about 15 minutes and performed with you awake under a local anaesthetic.
Will there be a scar after skin tag removal?
There will be a small scar where the skin is excised or removed. This is initially red or pink but with time will become white or paler.
How much is a skin tag removal?
The price for a skin tag removal is £175 with each subsequent tag removal being £75. If there are any concerns with a tag, you may require histological analysis which is an additional charge.
Does the skin tag grow back?
It is very rare for a skin tag that is excised to grow back although you may develop further tags in other areas.
Can you remove tags around the anus?
We would recommend seeing a specialist colorectal surgeon for tags around this area as they may be hemorrhoids and treatment options may be different from skin tag removal.
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Medically reviewed by
Dr Kajal Babamiri
GP with Specialist Interest in Dermatology — GMC No. 6132231
Dr Babamiri is a co-founder of CLNQ and leads the clinic’s non-surgical, skin and longevity practice. She is a key opinion leader in aesthetic medicine, appears as a doctor on Olivia Attwood’s Price of Perfection and Channel 4’s Surgery Secrets of the Super Rich, and has been featured in Glamour, the Daily Mail and Gulf News. She consults in Manchester, Knutsford and Wilmslow.
Last medically reviewed: 27 September 2026. This page is for information only and does not replace an individual consultation.
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