Wart Removal and Skin Tag Removal
Warts and skin tags are incredibly common, but they can be very embarrassing and annoying when they do not disappear, are resistant to treatment, or are in an awkward or obvious place.
Over-the-counter remedies can be particularly ineffective in adults.
However skin tags and warts are relatively easy to get rid of with simple removal procedures available at Cosmedics clinics. Finger and hand warts are the commonest sites for treatment, as well as the face and genital area. Neck, groin and eyelid tags also get excellent results.
This treatment is available privately in all our London and Bristol clinics. It is not available on the NHS.
At Cosmedics, ALL treatments are done by doctors for your peace of mind.
Prices for wart removal and skin tag removal are from £160.
Wart and Skin Tag Removal Consultation
Doctor consultations are £50 but this fee is redeemable against cost of treatment if it is carried out on the same day.
At Cosmedics Clinics, ALL treatments can be carried out on the same day as the consultation, which is very popular with our patients.
Skin tag removal
Small - cryotherapy freezing / excision 1-3 skin tags £160
4-10 skin tags £250
>10 skin tags from £350
Large or complicated (genital) from £250
Wart removal
Small - cryotherapy / freezing 1-3 warts £160
4-6 warts £250
Large / resistant - laser surgery from £250
Patient Review
"Thank you so much for removing what was such an annoying stubborn wart"
Jackie H., Hampstead
Professional wart and skin tag removal is extremely effective. There are 3 options used by Cosmedics, depending on the problem.
1. Cryotherapy / Freezing
For small warts and skin tags, freezing is the simplest and best method of removal. This usually involves applying some liquid nitrogen spray onto the lesion which then blisters for a few days before scabbing and falling off. With resistant warts sometimes a daily regime of paring down (with emery board), then applying Occulsal cream to burn off the wart and then wrapping in tape is also required.
2. Surgery (minor)
Minor surgery is also a common option for skin tags. They can sometimes be numerous in number and in delicate areas that freezing skin tags may not be ideal for. The procedure is normally done with some anaesthetic so no pain is felt and is very simple and quick to do by simply snipping them off and cauterizing the base to stop recurrence.
3. Laser wart removal and wart removal surgery
This option is used for resistant warts that have failed to respond to all other methods and used specifically for thick larger warts. It involves an injection to numb the warty area and then the whole wart is literally burned off leaving a wound that will take 1-2 weeks to heal.
Patient Review
"I saw my GP who was frankly useless and thank goodness I had a friend recommend Cosmedics. The procedure which was not exactly fun did what the doctor said and the 1 week later there is no sign of the wart that would just not go".
Lisa. J London
Why do we get warts?
Warts are commonly transmitted from person to person as they are a Human papilloma virus and easily spread via contact. Often you will pick up the virus and not know it and then the wart will appear at a later stage. It is very common.
Why me?
Mostly just bad luck and the key is to treat them early before they get 'roots' and become very ingrown. In the genital area warts are often sexually transmitted.
Will warts just go?
In some cases yes but this can take up to 18 months before the virus burns itself out. Unfortunately if they don't the wart can have grown quite large and thick which means it will be diffcult to remove.
What is the best home treatment to get rid of warts?
Treat them early and properly. Simple measures are effective but need to be done regularly and often for 4- 6 weeks. We would recommend the following self help or home treatment:
- pare the wart down with emery board or sandpaper until almost bleeding DAILY
- apply OCCLUSAL solution ( salicylic acid 26%) DAILY
- wrap the wart in duct tape DAILY
- continue for 4-6 weeks
What is the best treatment to remove warts?
Cryotherapy for freezing off the wart helps with smaller warts and some thicker ones but inbetweeen you would need to do the above home treatment. You may also need 2-3 freezing sessions normally 2-3 weeks apart.
Laser surgery for warts is our speciality. This is more invasive, but removes the wart in one session. Requires local anaesthetic which numbs the area. Healing takes up to 2 weeks. Occasionally can leave a small scar but most patients prefer this to a wart on their fingers or face. We also treat genital warts and that often sexually transmitted infections.
Patient Review
"Very simple and quick. All done in 5 -10 minutes. Should have done it ages ago and just seen specialist rather than struggle on it."
Aiden G Clifton
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