Benign skin lumps, soft fatty tissues (lipomas), fluid-filled epidermoid cysts, and friction-prone skin tags can be uncomfortable, prone to catching on clothing, or cosmetically frustrating. Because public hospital waiting lists do not prioritise non-cancerous cosmetic or mildly symptomatic lumps, Henderson Medical Centre offers a rapid, on-site minor surgery service to remove them safely and cleanly.

Types of Removals We Perform On-Site:

  • Epidermoid & Sebaceous Cysts: Complete excision of the cyst sac under local anaesthetic to minimise the risk of infection or future recurrence.
  • Subcutaneous Lipomas: Clean surgical removal of benign, moveable fatty lumps sitting just beneath the skin layer.
  • Acrochordons (Skin Tags): Rapid, straightforward removal using precise surgical excision or targeted cryotherapy depending on the tag’s size and location.

What to Expect on the Day:

The minor intervention takes less than 45 minutes. The clinician will numb the precise area, perform a neat excision, stitch the deeper layers if removing a larger lipoma or cyst, and apply fine sutures to the skin surface to promote clean closure and minimal scarring.

FAQs

Yes. Our clinical team regularly performs minor surgical excisions for benign cysts, lipomas, and skin tags on-site, offering local care alternatives to long public hospital waitlists.

Many New Zealand health insurers, including Southern Cross, cover the surgical removal of symptomatic or changing lumps. We can provide you with the necessary clinical documentation to apply for prior approval.

No. We utilise advanced local anaesthetics to ensure the site is entirely numb before any incision is made. You may feel a slight touch or pressure during the procedure, but you will not experience pain.