Skin Tag Removal
Is cryotherapy right for my skin tag?
Skin tags are soft, flesh-coloured growths that hang off the skin — most common on the neck, armpits, groin and under the breasts.
| Your situation | Details | What we’ll do |
|---|---|---|
| Treatable A typical skin tag | Soft, flesh-coloured, on a small stalk — confirmed at the free assessment | A single quick freeze; the tag dies and falls away within a week or two |
| Treatable Several skin tags | Clusters around the neck or armpits are very common | All treated in one visit — each additional tag costs less |
| Not treated Anything that doesn’t look like a tag | Firm, growing, pigmented or bleeding lesions need a diagnosis first | Referred to your GP — no charge for the consultation |
The consultation is free — if it isn’t a skin tag, you pay nothing and leave with the right advice.
What are skin tags — and how does freezing work?
Skin tags are small, soft, flesh-coloured growths that hang from the skin on a little stalk. They’re extremely common, completely benign, and tend to appear where skin rubs against skin or clothing — the neck, armpits, around the groin and under the breasts. They cause no harm, but they can catch, rub and knock confidence.
Cryotherapy removes them without cutting, needles or stitches. A precise jet of extreme cold is applied to the tag for a few seconds; the frozen tissue dies and the tag naturally falls away within a week or two, usually leaving little or no mark.
Discomfort is mild and short-lived — a brief sting during the freeze — and you can go straight back to normal activities. Aftercare is minimal: keep the area clean and avoid picking at the site while it heals.
What happens at your appointment
Assessment and treatment usually happen in the same short visit at 124 Frimley Road, Camberley.
| Stage | Details | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| 1 · Free assessment | We confirm the growth is a skin tag and check treatment is right for you | Anything atypical goes to your GP first |
| 2 · Freezing | A few seconds of precise extreme cold per tag | Mild, brief sting — no cutting or stitches |
| 3 · Falling away | The tag dies and drops off within a week or two | The site usually heals without scarring; four-week check included |
Avoid picking at the treated site — that’s the main way scarring happens. Over-the-counter pain relief is fine if you feel any discomfort afterwards.
Skin tag removal prices
Transparent pricing — most people have several tags treated in one visit.
| Service | Price | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation | Free | If your skin tag isn’t suitable for treatment, you’ll be referred to your GP — no charge |
| Skin tag removal | £69.99 | Consultation, treatment of one skin tag and a check-up four weeks later |
| Each additional skin tag (same visit) | £29.99 | Treated at the same appointment as the first |
| Follow-up treatment (within 6 weeks) | £29.99 | Only if the skin tag needs more than one application |
If we can’t treat your lesion you’ll be referred to your GP and pay nothing — and if you decide not to proceed on the day, there’s no charge either. Follow-up treatments must be booked within 6 weeks of the original appointment.
How it works
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Same-day appointments are often available thanks to the size of our team.
Free suitability assessment
Our clinician examines the lesion first — anything suspicious is referred to your GP, never treated.
Treatment + 4-week check
The lesion is frozen in seconds; four weeks later we check it has healed properly.
Other cryotherapy treatments
We treat a range of benign skin lesions — each has its own guide.
Frequently asked questions
Does skin tag removal hurt?
You’ll feel a brief sting during the few seconds of freezing — most people find it very tolerable. There’s no cutting, no needles and no anaesthetic needed, and you can carry on with your day immediately.
How long until the tag falls off?
The frozen tag typically dies and falls away naturally within one to two weeks. The site usually heals cleanly, most often without any scarring.
Can you remove several tags at once?
Yes — that’s the most common appointment. The first tag is £69.99 (including consultation and four-week check) and each additional tag treated in the same visit is £29.99.
Why not just cut or tie them off at home?
Home removal risks bleeding, infection and scarring — and the occasional lesion that looks like a tag is something else entirely. A professional assessment first is safer on every count.
Will they come back?
A removed tag doesn’t grow back, but people prone to skin tags can develop new ones elsewhere over time. Cryotherapy has a high success rate per tag treated.
How much does it cost?
£69.99 for the consultation, removal of one skin tag and a check-up four weeks later; £29.99 per additional tag in the same visit. If it turns out not to be treatable, the consultation is free.
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This guide follows UK national travel health guidance (TravelHealthPro / NHS) and was last reviewed in August 2026. Recommendations can change — your consultation always reflects the latest advice.
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Quick, low-fuss removal with a free assessment first — book at VSM Pharmacy Camberley.
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