Anal Skin Tag Removal London
Fast and pain-free anal skin tag removal
200,000
Satisfied patients
Trusted by patients across the UK for medical & aesthetic care
CQC rated Good
Inspected April 2026 – Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led
27 years
Of Clinical Experience
Established in 1999
Treatment at a glance
Key details you may want to know before booking.
Treatment time
30 minutes
ANAESTHETIC
Local anaesthetic
DOWNTIME
1-2 Weeks
RESULTS TIMELINE
Permanent
SUITABLE FOR
Removal of anal skin tag
Price
Starting from £495
We offer discreet anal skin tag removal performed by a GMC-registered doctor, prioritising your comfort and privacy at every stage. With over 27 years of proven clinical track record and safety, all procedures are carried out by Dr Vadim Corjos, with a female chaperone present throughout. From £495
Bodyvie is registered with the Care Quality Commission. Both clinics were inspected in April 2026 and rated Good across all five domains — safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. Anal skin tag removal is carried out in that regulated clinical environment, with the assessment, consent, record keeping and follow-up that go with it.
Anal skin tag removal is a minor procedure used to remove excess skin when it causes irritation, discomfort or difficulty with hygiene. Treatment is available at both our Richmond and Belgravia clinics, and focuses on resolving symptoms while allowing the area to heal naturally over time. Anal skin tags are usually harmless, but they can become bothersome if they catch, become inflamed or make cleaning difficult. At both our Richmond and Belgravia clinics, discreet treatment is carried out by Dr Vadim Corjos, and always begins with a consultation to assess the area and confirm whether removal is appropriate. Prices start from £495, with each additional skin tag £100, and your final cost is confirmed following your consultation. Bodyvie is rated 4.8 out of 5 from more than 270 Google reviews, and having clinics on both sides of London means you can choose whichever is easier to reach, at the same price and with the same doctor at each.
Who treats you. Anal skin tag removal at Bodyvie is performed by one doctor only – Dr Vadim Corjos (GMC 7822977), a cosmetic surgeon with fifteen years of surgical practice across general, trauma and reconstructive surgery, at both our Richmond and Belgravia clinics. Dr Corjos sees you at consultation, carries out the procedure himself and reviews you afterwards, with a female chaperone present throughout. You are not passed to a different practitioner on the day.
What is anal skin tag removal?
Anal skin tags are small pieces of excess skin that form around the opening of the anus. They often develop after the skin has stretched or become irritated, for example following haemorrhoids or inflammation in the area.
Many skin tags cause no symptoms at all, while others may lead to itching, irritation or difficulty keeping the area clean.
When this becomes an ongoing problem, removal may be appropriate. The procedure involves numbing the area with a few tiny injections of local anaesthetic and then removing the excess skin, so you stay comfortable throughout. The skin then heals naturally afterwards.
In some cases other dermatology treatments may be discussed depending on the underlying cause of symptoms.
Who is suitable?
Removal may be appropriate for adults who experience irritation, hygiene problems or repeated inflammation.
Some patients also seek treatment when the skin tag catches on clothing or becomes sore.
Suitability is always confirmed during consultation. During this appointment we examine the area and talk through whether removal is likely to help.
Benefits of treatment
Anal skin tag removal may help to:
- Relieve irritation or discomfort
- Improve hygiene in the area
- Reduce repeated inflammation
- Remove excess skin that catches or rubs
- Make day-to-day activities more comfortable
The treatment process
Consultation
Your consultation takes place at whichever clinic suits you, Richmond or Belgravia, where we discuss your symptoms and examine the area. This allows us to confirm the skin tag is benign and suitable for removal and to explain the procedure, recovery and potential risks. We also provide guidance on preparing for treatment, including simple steps to keep the area clean and reduce irritation beforehand. This helps ensure the procedure can be carried out safely and comfortably.
The procedure
Dr Corjos numbs the area first with a few tiny injections of local anaesthetic. The injections themselves sting briefly, like a small scratch, and that is the only part most patients feel. Once the anaesthetic has taken effect the area is completely numb and you should not feel the removal itself, only pressure or movement. The excess skin is removed using minor surgical techniques. The procedure itself takes around 30 minutes. Your appointment is 40 to 60 minutes in total, because we always consult and examine in person beforehand, even where you have already spoken to us, and go through your aftercare with you before you leave. At Bodyvie, anal skin tags are removed by surgical excision, by radiofrequency electrosurgery, or by a hybrid of the two, decided by Dr Corjos for the individual tag. We do not use laser for anal skin tags. Our device is a Surtron 160, a CE-marked Class IIb medical device which its manufacturer restricts to specialist medical personnel, and it is the same unit we use for eyelid surgery. Working at 600 kHz, it cuts and seals at the same time, so the tag comes away without bleeding, which is usually the better option in an area like this. It is sometimes called hyfrecation. Where a tag suits it, or where anything about the lesion is uncertain, he will excise with a scalpel instead, which preserves the tissue so it can be sent for histology rather than destroyed. Sutures are occasionally needed but are not routine. Dr Corjos carries out biopsies and histology at the clinic, and where a tag is straightforward this is not needed. He will explain what he recommends, and why, at your consultation. Patients are normally able to return home shortly afterwards, with clear instructions on how to care for the area during the early stages of healing.
Aftercare
You go home with written aftercare instructions, and we go through them with you before you leave. The practical side matters more than people expect. Clean the area gently with warm water rather than wiping harshly, pat dry rather than rub, and avoid anything perfumed while the skin is healing. A warm sitz bath, ten to fifteen minutes once or twice a day, helps. Keeping stools soft so that you are not straining is equally important, and we talk through how to manage that before you leave.
Full aftercare guidance, including what to avoid and the signs of infection to watch for, is set out under Recovery and downtime below. We remain available throughout your recovery, and a follow-up can be arranged if the area is not settling as expected.
Recovery and downtime
Everyone heals a little differently, but recovery has a normal shape to it. For the first few days expect mild to moderate discomfort, particularly when opening your bowels, along with some swelling and slight bleeding or oozing. The area can feel sensitive, tight or irritated while it settles.
Recovery varies more than people expect, and how closely the aftercare is followed makes a real difference to it. We ask patients to plan for two weeks as a worst case so that nobody is caught out, and many are comfortable well before that, some within a few days. Keeping the area clean, keeping stools soft and avoiding straining are what tend to separate a quick recovery from a slow one, which is why we go through the aftercare with you in person before you leave.
The area continues to settle after the initial healing, and full recovery can take up to six weeks. A degree of scarring is normal and softens over time.
Most people are comfortable back at a desk within a day or two. Swimming, heavy lifting and strenuous exercise are best avoided for at least one to two weeks so the area heals cleanly, while gentle walking is fine throughout and helps circulation.
Looking after the area. Clean gently with warm water after a bowel movement rather than wiping harshly, then pat dry rather than rubbing. Unscented wipes or saline are fine if we have advised them, and perfumed soaps and shower gels are best avoided while the skin is healing. A warm sitz bath for ten to fifteen minutes, once or twice a day, is one of the most useful things you can do. Keep the water warm rather than hot.
Bowel movements. Straining slows healing and makes the area more painful, so the aim is to keep stools soft: plenty of fluids, a high-fibre diet, and a stool softener if we have recommended one. Try not to sit on the toilet for long periods.
Pain relief. Take whatever has been prescribed or recommended, as directed. If we have advised you to avoid anti-inflammatory medication, please follow that advice.
What to avoid. Straining or prolonged sitting on the toilet, heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for at least one to two weeks, tight clothing, and touching or picking at the wound.
Bleeding. Small amounts of spotting are normal in the first few days, and gentle pressure with clean gauze will usually settle it. Contact us if bleeding is heavy or does not stop.
Signs of infection – please contact the clinic
- Increasing pain, redness or swelling
- Pus or discharge from the wound
- Fever, or feeling generally unwell
- A foul odour from the wound
Call us on 020 7100 0744. We would always rather look at something early than have you wait and worry.
Dr Corjos will give you guidance for your own recovery at your appointment, and that takes precedence over any general timeline.
Results and longevity
Once healing is complete, the treated skin tag is permanently removed.
Results are typically long-lasting. However, new skin tags can occasionally develop over time, particularly if the skin becomes irritated again.
This will be discussed during consultation so you have a clear understanding of expected outcomes.
“I had a very positive experience with Bodyvie for the removal of a (a*) skin tag in a sensitive area. The doctor was excellent, and the nurse was extremely understanding, polite, and supportive throughout.
The procedure was quick and handled with great professionalism. Despite being a delicate (a*) area, the tag was removed in just a few minutes without any pain or discomfort. Both the doctor and nurse made me feel at ease and treated me with care and respect.
Overall, the treatment was a success, and I would highly recommend this clinic.”
Yosh · five-star review on Google
Cost of anal skin tag removal in Richmond and Belgravia
Removal starts at £495 for the first skin tag and £100 for each additional tag treated in the same appointment. The consultation with Dr Corjos is £50, paid on booking and taken off your treatment in full. Because the appointment runs a full hour, the tag is usually assessed and removed at that one visit.
What changes the figure, how it compares with other London clinics and why this is not normally funded on the NHS are set out on our anal skin tag removal cost page.
| Treatment | Cost |
|---|---|
| New Doctor Consult/Treatment – Anal Skin Tag Removal, 1 hour | £50, redeemable against treatment |
| Anal skin tag removal – first skin tag | From £495 |
| Each additional skin tag, same appointment | £100 |
| Final cost | Confirmed following consultation |
The same pricing applies at both our Richmond and Belgravia clinics. Bodyvie is a private clinic and no referral is needed. A fuller breakdown of what changes the price, and why this treatment is not usually funded on the NHS, is on our anal skin tag removal cost page. Because the number and size of skin tags varies from person to person, a personalised quotation is provided once we have assessed the area and explained the procedure in detail, so you have a clear understanding of the total cost before treatment.
Risks and considerations
As with any minor surgical procedure, anal skin tag removal carries potential risks. These include bleeding or mild oozing, pain or discomfort during healing, infection, which is rare, scarring, delayed healing because of where the wound sits, and recurrence of skin tags over time. Healing in this area is slower than elsewhere on the body, which is why the aftercare matters more than people expect. These risks are discussed during consultation so you can make an informed decision before treatment proceeds.
Why choose Bodyvie?
Your practitioner
Anal skin tag removal at Bodyvie is performed by Dr Vadim Corjos, a GMC-registered doctor with extensive experience in aesthetic and minor surgical procedures. Dr Corjos takes a careful and considered approach to all procedures carried out at the clinic. Each treatment begins with a detailed consultation to assess the area, review your medical history and discuss whether removal is appropriate. This consultation ensures that the procedure is suitable and that you have a clear understanding of the treatment, recovery and potential risks before proceeding. GMC number: 7822977 More information about Dr Corjos and his background can be found on the Bodyvie team page.
Bodyvie provides consultant-led treatments in a regulated clinical environment. Our approach focuses on careful assessment, patient safety and clear communication. Patients benefit from:
- One named doctor, Dr Vadim Corjos, GMC 7822977, a cosmetic surgeon with fifteen years of surgical practice, who performs every procedure himself
- A female chaperone present throughout, every time, without you having to ask
- Two London clinics, Richmond and Belgravia, at the same price
- See and treat in a single visit where it is appropriate
- CQC-regulated, rated Good, and established in Richmond since 1999
Both our clinics provide discreet, professional care for patients seeking minor surgical procedures. Two London clinics. Anal skin tag removal is available at our Richmond clinic on Kew Road and at our Belgravia clinic on West Halkin Street, SW1. Dr Corjos consults and operates at both, so you can choose whichever is easier to reach. If Belgravia is the more convenient of the two, see anal skin tag removal in Belgravia. Discretion throughout. We understand this is a sensitive area and that many people put off seeking help. Appointments are private, and a female chaperone is present throughout. One practical thing worth knowing, because we would rather you heard it from us: your booking confirmation and pre-care email do name the procedure, so if you share an inbox, use an address only you see.
How to prepare
Once you are booked we send you our full pre-care information by email. In summary: Tell us beforehand if you have a history of haemorrhoids, fissures or an inflammatory bowel condition; if you have bleeding, pain or a change in bowel habit; if you take blood-thinning medication such as aspirin, warfarin or apixaban; if you have diabetes or heal slowly; if you scar with keloid or hypertrophic scarring; if there is any infection or irritation in the area; or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. In the days before. Avoid alcohol for 24 to 48 hours. Avoid anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen and aspirin for five to seven days where it is medically safe to do so, and the same for supplements that increase bleeding, such as fish oil and vitamin E. Eat normally on the day. On the day. Shower beforehand and make sure the area is clean. Do not apply creams, ointments or anything perfumed to the area. None of this is a test you can fail. If something on the list applies to you, tell us and we will work around it.
What to expect on the day
Local anaesthetic is administered to numb the area. You may feel pressure or movement, but you should not feel pain. Some mild discomfort or soreness afterwards is expected. Treatment is subject to clinical assessment on the day. In some cases treatment may be delayed, or not performed at all, if it is not clinically appropriate. That is not small print. It is the reason we examine you before anything happens. Clinical photographs may be taken for assessment and for your medical records.
Practical things that help
Bring or wear comfortable clothing for afterwards. Have aftercare supplies at home before you come, such as gauze and wipes, and any ointment if one has been advised. Plan a quiet day following treatment if you can.
Aftercare that actually makes the difference
Recovery from this procedure depends more on what happens in the following fortnight than on the twenty minutes in the treatment room. Dr Corjos goes through all of this with you before you leave, and you are given it in writing.
Pain relief
Paracetamol is the first choice and is enough for most people. Take it regularly for the first few days rather than waiting for the ache to build.
Ask Dr Corjos before taking anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen. They are not automatically ruled out, but they can increase the tendency to bleed, so whether they suit you is a decision for the doctor who carried out your procedure rather than something to start on your own.
Codeine-based painkillers are best avoided where possible. They are constipating, and constipation is the single thing most likely to set your recovery back.
Why the wound is usually left open
Wounds in this area are generally left to heal from the base upwards rather than being stitched closed. That sounds like less care, and it is the opposite. A stitched wound here is held under tension in a part of the body that cannot be kept still, clean or dry, which traps fluid and raises the risk of infection and of the wound breaking down. Left open it drains freely and heals reliably. It closes over as it heals, and the final result is usually better.
Keeping the area clean
- Warm shallow salt-water baths, two or three times a day and after opening your bowels. They relieve the ache, relax the muscle and keep the wound clean. This is the single most useful thing you can do
- Rinse in the shower or with a bidet after opening your bowels rather than using dry paper
- If you use wipes, choose unfragranced, alcohol-free ones. Perfumed wipes sting an open wound
- Dab dry rather than rubbing. A hairdryer on a cool setting is gentler still
Keeping things moving
Do not let yourself become constipated. Drink plenty, keep fibre up, and use a stool softener if Dr Corjos has advised one. Straining over a fresh wound is the commonest cause of bleeding, pain and a slow recovery.
Sitting, and a word about ring cushions
Avoid long stretches of sitting still in the first week. Get up and move about regularly.
A soft flat cushion or a folded towel is the sensible choice. We do not recommend a ring or doughnut cushion. It is the obvious thing to reach for, but colorectal surgeons generally advise against it: the unsupported area sinks into the hole, which increases congestion and swelling in exactly the part you are trying to settle, and can make the discomfort worse rather than better.
When to call us
Ring the clinic if you have bleeding that soaks through a pad rather than spotting, increasing rather than settling pain after the first few days, a fever, a discharge that smells offensive, or if you cannot pass urine. None of these is common, and all of them are easier to deal with early.
Booking discreetly
You can book this yourself online, at any hour, without speaking to anybody. There are two ways to do it. Book a doctor consultation if you would like the area assessed, the diagnosis confirmed and a firm price given before you commit to anything. It appears in the booking system as New Doctor Consult/Treatment – Anal Skin Tag Removal. £50, paid when you book online and redeemable in full against your treatment. Book the procedure itself, listed as Minor Op – Anal Skin Tag Removal, if you already know what you want dealing with. Dr Corjos assesses the area at the start of that appointment and, if removal is appropriate, carries it out there and then. Nothing is ever removed without that assessment. Either way, you pay the £50 when you book online and it comes off your treatment. It comes off what you pay on the day, or stays on your account as credit if you decide not to go ahead. For a lot of people the phone call is the part that has been putting this off, sometimes for years. You do not have to make one.
Should you see a colorectal specialist instead?
Sometimes, yes, and we will tell you when. Bleeding, persistent pain or unexplained swelling can point to an active haemorrhoid, an anal fissure, a fistula or an underlying bowel condition such as Crohn’s disease, and those need investigating rather than removing. That is exactly why every patient is examined by a doctor before anything is booked. Dr Corjos assesses the area, confirms what he is looking at, and where the findings suggest something other than a straightforward benign skin tag he will say so and advise onward referral rather than proceed. Bodyvie is a CQC-registered medical clinic, and no anal skin tag removal takes place here without a face-to-face medical assessment by a GMC-registered doctor first. If you would like to understand the differences before you book, see anal skin tags, haemorrhoids or warts and anal skin tags and Crohn’s disease.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Anal skin tags can be removed in a single appointment. The actual number of treatments required for the removal of an anal skin tag can depend on various factors, including the size and number of skin tags, and the individual’s healing process.
Anal skin tags are often mistaken for piles and haemorrhoids and genital warts, so it’s important to seek a proper diagnosis from a doctor who can take a safe course of action to remove it.
Whilst we understand patients might feel embarrassed to book an appointment, please remember that our team are compassionate and here in the interests of your health.
During the first 24 hours after treatment, you are likely to experience some degree of discomfort as the anaesthetic wears off, though this can be managed with over-the-counter painkillers.
We ask patients to plan for two weeks as a worst case so that nobody is caught out, though many are comfortable well before that and some within a few days. How closely the aftercare is followed makes a real difference. The area continues to settle afterwards, and full recovery can take up to six weeks. Heavy lifting and strenuous exercise should be avoided for at least one to two weeks, though gentle exercise such as walking is perfectly acceptable and helps circulation, which in turn supports healing. We take you through the aftercare in detail before you leave the clinic.
Anal skin tag removal starts from £495, with each additional skin tag treated in the same appointment charged at £100. The New Doctor Consult/Treatment – Anal Skin Tag Removal is £50, paid when you book online and redeemable in full against the cost of treatment. The final cost depends on the number and size of skin tags being treated and is confirmed following your consultation, when a personalised quotation is provided. The same pricing applies at our Richmond and Belgravia clinics.
Once removed, the treated skin tag does not return. However, new skin tags may develop over time.
Possible side effects include swelling, minor bleeding or infection. These risks are discussed during consultation.
Suitability depends on the type of skin tag and your medical history. This is assessed during consultation.
Dr Corjos numbs the area first with a few tiny injections of local anaesthetic. Those injections sting briefly, like a small scratch, and for most patients that is the only part they feel. Once the anaesthetic has worked the area is completely numb, so you should not feel the removal itself, only pressure or movement. Afterwards, as the anaesthetic wears off over the first day, expect soreness rather than pain, and ordinary painkillers are enough for most people.
We would advise against it. A ring cushion is the obvious thing to reach for, but colorectal surgeons generally discourage it: the area you are trying to protect sinks into the hole with nothing supporting it, which increases congestion and swelling and can make the discomfort worse. A soft flat cushion or a folded towel is better, along with getting up and moving regularly rather than sitting still for long stretches.
Usually not. Wounds in this area are generally left to heal from the base upwards rather than closed with stitches. A stitched wound here sits under tension in a part of the body that cannot be kept still, clean or dry, which traps fluid and raises the risk of infection and of the wound breaking down. Left open it drains freely, heals reliably and usually gives a better final result.
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