Dr Amy Chahal · Surry Hills, Sydney
Thoughtful care for skin tags, benign moles and small skin lesions that catch, irritate or bother you.
At TCMA, Dr Amy Chahal assesses the area, explains your removal options and helps you weigh the likely cosmetic result against healing and scarring. For suitable lesions, removal can be a straightforward way to address a persistent concern.
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Focused Consultation $150 · Procedure fees from $450.
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Whether a skin tag catches on a necklace or a raised mole makes shaving awkward, your reason for considering removal matters. We discuss comfort, appearance and the practical details of looking after the area.
Skin tags are benign growths that often occur around the neck, underarms and skin folds. Removal may be considered when they rub, catch or bother you. The location and number of tags help determine the approach.
A mole may be assessed for removal when its appearance or position is troublesome. Facial mole removal needs particular attention to the likely scar, skin contours and whether specialist referral would give you a more appropriate option.
“Lesion” describes a change or growth on the skin; it is not a diagnosis. Dr Chahal examines the specific area and discusses whether it can be managed at TCMA or needs further investigation.
For a benign lesion, leaving it alone can also be reasonable. You can compare removal, the expected mark afterwards and the option of monitoring before choosing what feels right for you.
A new, changing, bleeding or non-healing spot needs prompt medical assessment. TCMA does not provide full skin cancer checks. Please see your GP, a skin cancer clinic or a dermatologist for that service.
Depending on the lesion, options may include surgical removal or electrosurgery. Its size, depth, position and the need to preserve a tissue sample all matter. We explain the proposed technique rather than assuming one method is suitable for every skin tag or mole.
Moles are generally sent for pathology. Where a lesion is suspicious or its diagnosis is uncertain, investigation or referral comes before cosmetic treatment.
Follow your individual instructions for dressings, washing and activity. The wound may need protection while it heals; stitches, if used, may require a follow-up appointment. Tell us about an upcoming event so that healing time can be considered.
A scar or a change in colour or texture can remain after removal. The final appearance takes time to develop and varies with your skin and the site. We discuss scar care and sun protection appropriate to the stage of healing.
Possible complications include bleeding, infection, delayed healing, pigment changes, a raised or noticeable scar and recurrence. Tell Dr Chahal if you have a history of keloid scars, take blood-thinning medicines or have previously had difficulty healing. Do not stop prescribed medicines without medical advice.
Contact the clinic if you develop increasing pain, spreading redness, discharge or bleeding that does not settle. Your aftercare instructions explain when to seek urgent medical help.
A consultation with Dr Amy Chahal for a specific lesion or removal concern. The consultation fee is not redeemable against treatment.
The procedure fee depends on the number, type, size and location of lesions. Pathology may carry a separate charge. Your proposed fees are confirmed before treatment.
If you would also like a broader cosmetic plan, see our consultation options. Lesion assessment and removal are doctor appointments.
Removal starts from $450, depending on the number, size, type and location of lesions. A Focused Consultation with Dr Amy Chahal is $150 and is not redeemable against treatment. Pathology may be charged separately. Your proposed procedure and total fees are confirmed before you decide.
Sometimes a clearly benign skin tag can be removed at the same visit, subject to assessment, appointment time and consent. Please mention removal when requesting your appointment. Same-day treatment is not guaranteed.
Removal can leave a permanent scar or a change in skin colour or texture. Its appearance depends on the method, location and your healing response. Dr Chahal discusses the likely trade-off between the lesion and the resulting mark before treatment.
The approach depends on the lesion. Options at TCMA may include surgical removal or electrosurgery, with local anaesthetic where appropriate. The method is chosen after examination and consideration of whether tissue is needed for pathology.
Moles removed at TCMA are generally sent for pathology. A straightforward skin tag may not require testing. If the diagnosis is uncertain or a lesion looks suspicious, further assessment or referral takes priority over cosmetic removal.
TCMA does not provide full skin cancer checks. If you have a new, changing, bleeding or non-healing spot, arrange prompt assessment with your GP, a skin cancer clinic or a dermatologist. A cosmetic removal consultation does not replace a skin cancer check.
Recovery depends on the removal method, wound size and location. You will receive individual dressing, activity and follow-up instructions, including whether stitches need removal. A wound may settle before its scar does; scars can continue changing over several months.
Recurrence is possible, particularly if some tissue remains, and new skin tags can develop elsewhere. Any recurrent or changing spot should be examined rather than assumed to be the same harmless lesion.
Start with an assessment at TCMA, 240 Riley Street, Surry Hills. We will help you understand what the lesion is, whether removal is appropriate and what to expect afterwards.
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Appointment requests are confirmed by our team. Call (02) 8074 1559.
Further reading: Healthdirect: skin tags and removing benign skin lesions. General information; your assessment determines suitability.
