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Cherry Angioma removal in Harrogate

Campbell de Morgan spots (or cherry angiomas) are tiny red spots that frequently develop on the body, often on the chest, arms, back or abdomen. Most are completely harmless. Some may be unsightly, catch on clothing or bleed if stuck.

At our clinic in Harrogate, cherry angiomas can be removed quickly with minimal disruption to daily activities.

Same day discharge

Home the same day

Multiple locations

Harrogate + North Anston + Cleckheaton

Cherry Angioma removal in Harrogate

✦ For people in a hurry
Expert Assessment

Expert Assessment

Our surgeon confirms it is a cherry angioma and not another type of skin lesion.

Day Case Procedure

Day Case Procedure

A single cherry angioma takes just a few minutes to treat.

Minimal Downtime

Minimal Downtime

Most people return to normal activity the same day.

Named Surgeon

Named Surgeon

You see the same consultant from consultation through to follow-up.

Clear Pricing

Clear Pricing

All-inclusive pricing covering surgeon, anaesthetist, and facility fees. Full cost confirmed before treatment goes ahead.

✦ Overview

What cherry angiomas really are

Cherry angiomas are clusters of blood vessels that form a bright red, slightly raised spot on the skin usually on the chest, back, arms or abdomen. They tend to increase with age. They aren’t caused by sun exposure and aren’t related to moles.


Removal is a choice, not a necessity but some people want them gone because they bleed when caught on clothing or jewellery and others simply prefer not to have them.

Cherry Angioma Removal in Harrogate
✦ Our process

How is cherry angioma removal in Harrogate performed?

Assessment

Surgeon confirms it's a cherry angioma and picks the best method for its size and location.

Cautery

Heated probe seals the vessels and destroys the growth. No stitches, scab falls away in a week or so.

Cryotherapy

Liquid nitrogen freezes and destroys the vessels. No anaesthetic needed, mild blistering possible while healing.

Excision

Used for larger angiomas. Numbed, cut away, closed with stitch or strip and tissue sent for histology.

Aftercare & follow up

Simple plaster in most cases. Multiple angiomas often treated in the same visit.

✦ Expectations after surgery

What recovery actually looks like after cherry angioma removal?

Discomfort is minimal and most people resume normal activity straight away.

  • First few days: A small scab or mark forms at the treatment site.
  • 1 to 2 weeks: The scab falls away naturally. Avoid picking at it.
  • A few weeks: Redness fades.
  • Longer term: Small angiomas typically leave no visible mark.
  • Larger excisions may leave a fine line scar that fades over months.
✦ After cherry angioma removal treatment

Side effects and complications of cherry angioma Removal

These are normal side effects which resolve in a few days.

Common

  • Redness at treatment site.
  • Small scab that falls away naturally.
  • Skin may darken slightly for a few months.

Less common

  • Minor scarring, especially with excision.
  • Bleeding at time of treatment.

Rare

  • Infection at the treatment site.
  • Regrowth of the angioma in the same spot.
✦ Transparent pricing model

What is the cost of our cherry
angioma removal in Harrogate?

All quoted prices include surgeon fees, anaesthetist fees, the day-case facility, and standard follow-up appointments. We do not add charges after the event. Pricing is set out below with no hidden extras.

ProcedurePricing
Consultation with a consultant plastic surgeon£105
Cherry angioma removal in Harrogate£450
Histology (Laboratory Testing)£150

We are present in these locations. Visit us anywhere.

Performed here

Kliniken Harrogate

Full surgical facility

Local, sedation & general anaesthetic

Your procedure is performed at our Harrogate surgical facility with consultant-led care throughout.

Not at this location

Kliniken Cleckheaton

Minor procedures

Local anaesthetic only

Cleckheaton supports selected local anaesthetic procedures close to home.

Consultations only

Aesthetika, North Anston

Consultation clinic

Consultations only

North Anston is available for consultation appointments before treatment at the appropriate surgical location.

Opening soon

Kliniken Worcester

Opening soon

Local anaesthetic only

Worcester is opening soon and will be updated by procedure once services are confirmed.

✦ Want to see our results

Request private case studies

At Kliniken Harrogate, patient confidentiality is taken seriously. As a consultant led private clinic, we do not publish surgical case studies publicly.

However, if you would like to review examples of previous cherry angioma removal procedures, we can share relevant case information privately upon request.

To maintain discretion, case studies are provided directly on enquiry.

✦ Cherry angioma removal treatment surgeons

Our surgeons for cherry angioma removal in Harrogate

At Kliniken Harrogate, our consultant plastic surgeons are trained to perform a range of minor surgical procedures, including cherry angioma removal.

✦ They came for the procedure, but stayed for our service

Patient experiences at Kliniken

"I had a lipoma near my knee removed, the consultant was so reassuring throughout the whole experience and the aftercare with himself and the nurse was faultless."

Marion Harbron

Minor Surgery

"Called to minor skin surgery and was impressed how easy it was to get an appointment arranged to get surgery carried out."

George kennedy

Minor Surgery

"I recently had a minor surgical procedure with Mr Kilshaw and I am absolutely elated with the results."

Winona W

Minor Surgery

✦ Frequently asked questions

FAQs on cherry angioma removal in Harrogate

Most treatments cause only brief, mild discomfort. Cautery gives a short hot sting, cryotherapy a brief cold one. Excision uses local anaesthetic so you won't feel the removal itself.

Small lesions usually leave no visible mark. Larger excisions may leave a fine line scar that fades over several months. Facial areas may need extra care.

Cost depends on the number and size of the lesions and the method used. Your surgeon confirms the exact price at consultation.

No. You can self refer for private treatment. It's still sensible to see your GP first if you're unsure about a skin lesion.

In most cases, yes. Your doctor examines all your lesions at consultation and advises how many can be safely treated in one visit.

A cherry angioma is a persistent, bright red lesion that stays stable day to day. A blood blister results from injury and fades on its own. A mole has a different structure and is usually darker. A professional assessment confirms which one you have.

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