What is a Skin Tag?

Skin tags are small, soft growths that hang from the surface of the skin, typically brown or flesh-coloured. They vary in size, ranging from a few millimetres to as large as 5 centimetres. Composed of loose collagen fibres and blood vessels, skin tags are benign and harmless.

Skin Tag Removal

Causes of Skin Tags

Friction: Skin rubbing against skin or clothing (common in folds)

Hormones: Pregnancy or hormonal changes can trigger growth

Genetics: Family tendency to develop skin tags

Insulin resistance / obesity: Higher risk in people with metabolic syndrome or diabetes

Aging: More common in middle-aged and older adults

Common areas & safe and effective removal methods

Neck

Armpits

Eyelids

Under the breasts

Groin area

Cryotherapy: Freezing with liquid nitrogen (done by a doctor)

Cauterisation: Burning off using electric current

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Consultant Led Care

Fast and Effective Services

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Our Treatment Process

Consultant-Led Care, Guided by Best Clinical Practice

Consultation & Assessment

Get the tag checked by a healthcare professional to confirm it’s benign.

Discuss medical history, skin type, and preferred removal method.

Removal Procedure

Performed using cryotherapy, cauterisation, excision, or ligation under sterile conditions.

Quick, usually with minimal discomfort.

Aftercare & Healing

Keep the area clean and protected

Apply prescribed ointments if needed

Monitor for redness, swelling, or infection

Affordable Skin Tag Removal

Skin Consultation £50

Skin Tag Removal £99


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Our Consultants

Dr. Ibrahim Hamami
Dr. Ibrahim Hamami
Dr. Ibrahim Hamami is an experienced General Practitioner with over 30 years of medical expertise. A graduate of 1989, he has built a distinguished career grounded in excellence and patient-centred care. In addition to his extensive clinical background, Dr. Hamami has contributed to medical education as a trainer and examiner at King’s College and Imperial College London, and as a PLAB examiner. At our practice, Dr. Hamami leads our minor surgery services, providing skilled and compassionate care backed by decades of professional experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Skin tags often appear in areas where skin folds, such as the neck, armpits, groin, and under the breasts.

Common risk factors include being overweight or obese, having type 2 diabetes, hormonal changes during pregnancy, and a family history of skin tags. However, they can also appear without any clear cause.

Skin tags can be removed if they cause discomfort, irritation, bleeding, or cosmetic concern.

  • Excisional Removal: The skin tag is cut away under local anaesthesia. A small scar may form but usually fades over time.

  • Cryotherapy: The skin tag is frozen with liquid nitrogen and falls off naturally. Some redness or irritation may occur, and additional sessions may be needed.

Yes, when performed by a professional, skin tag removal is safe and effective.

Yes, cryotherapy is also effective for treating warts and verrucae, helping restore clear, healthy skin.

You can contact Chequers Health at 01204 928850 or email info@chequershealth.co.uk. Patients from Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Wigan, and surrounding areas are welcome.