When it appeared, whether it has changed and any previous treatment.
Dermatology · Mosta
Mole, Skin Tag, Cyst & Lipoma Removal in Malta
Assessment and removal of selected moles, skin tags, cysts and lipomas at St Mary’s Medical Clinic in Mosta. Because these growths are not all the same, the first step is identifying what you have and choosing an appropriate treatment pathway.
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Four different concerns. Four different treatment pathways.
Overview
Start with the diagnosis.
A mole, skin tag, cyst and lipoma can all appear as a lump or growth, but they arise from different tissues and are managed differently. We assess the lesion before deciding whether removal at our clinic is appropriate, which technique is suitable and whether tissue testing should be considered.
Explore the treatment options below to understand how assessment, removal and recovery differ for each type of growth.
Treatment options
Choose the concern you want to explore.
Explore the treatment options below to understand how assessment, removal and recovery differ for each type of growth.
Mole Removal
Pigmented or raised skin lesions that may be removed for selected clinical or cosmetic reasons after assessment.
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Skin Tag Removal
Small, soft benign growths, commonly found where skin rubs against skin or clothing.
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Cyst Removal
Lumps arising from a sac beneath the skin; treatment depends on inflammation, infection and the type of cyst.
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Lipoma Removal
Soft fatty lumps beneath the skin that may be considered for removal when appropriate.
Explore lipoma removal →Assessment
Not every lump should be treated the same way.
Location, size, depth, symptoms, changes over time and the clinical appearance all matter. A changing or unusual pigmented lesion needs assessment rather than being approached as a purely cosmetic removal.
Size, location, surface features and how the lesion or lump behaves.
Pain, irritation, bleeding, inflammation, drainage or repeated trauma where relevant.
Whether removal here is appropriate, which method is suitable and whether further testing is relevant.
Procedure
Removal is tailored to the lesion.
Depending on what is being treated, options may include shave or surgical excision for selected moles, snip or other procedural removal for skin tags, excision of a cyst wall and contents, or surgical removal of a lipoma. The exact plan is confirmed after assessment.
Assess
Confirm what is being treated and whether removal is appropriate.
Plan
Choose the technique according to the lesion, site, size and clinical findings.
Remove
The procedure is performed using the agreed approach, with local anaesthetic when appropriate.
Aftercare
Receive wound-care and follow-up instructions specific to the procedure performed.
Recovery
Recovery depends on what was removed.
A small superficial skin tag is different from a cyst or lipoma removed through an incision. Wound care, dressings, stitches and follow-up are therefore individual rather than identical across all four services.
Contact us if you develop concerns after treatment such as worsening pain, spreading redness, significant swelling, persistent bleeding or other symptoms you were not expecting.
Pricing
Prices
Mole removal€100 first mole+ €10–€20 depending on size for each additional mole
Small skin tag€80
Large skin tag€140
Cyst removalFrom €250
Biopsy testing€200when taken during removal
Lipoma removalAssessment firstPrice confirmed after assessment
Prices vary according to the type, size and complexity of the lesion. Lipoma pricing is confirmed after assessment because the procedure depends on its size, site and depth.
Practitioner
Assessment and treatment at St Mary’s.
Assessment and treatment are provided through our dermatology service at St Mary’s Medical Clinic in Mosta.
St Mary's Medical Clinic · Mosta
Dr Frank Farrugia
Assessment and treatment are planned according to the type of lesion, its clinical appearance and the procedure required. Where a lesion is not suitable for routine removal, the next step can be discussed during assessment.
FAQs
Common questions
Use the individual treatment pages for more detailed information about a specific type of lesion.
01What is the difference between these four growths?
Moles are skin growths that are often pigmented; skin tags are small soft growths; cysts are sacs beneath the skin containing material; and lipomas are growths of fatty tissue beneath the skin.
02Can several growths be removed at one visit?
Sometimes. This depends on what the growths are, their size and location, and the treatment required. We can discuss this after assessment.
03Will I need stitches?
Not always. Some superficial removals may not require stitches, while surgical excision of a mole, cyst or lipoma may. The technique determines the wound and aftercare.
04Is tissue always sent for testing?
No. Whether histology or biopsy testing is appropriate depends on the lesion and clinical findings. We will discuss this when relevant.
05Will there be a scar?
Any procedure that breaks the skin can leave a mark or scar. The likely scar depends on the lesion, technique, location, healing and individual skin characteristics.
06Where is the service provided?
This medical dermatology service is provided at St Mary’s Medical Clinic in Mosta.