Don't Just Cover It.
Resolve It.
Experience precision dermatology at EF MEDISPA. From stubborn moles to irritating skin tags, get expert, aesthetic-focused removal in under 60 minutes. Reclaim your skin confidence with London's leading specialists.
Dermatosurgery
Where Medical Expertise Meets Aesthetic Excellence
Meet Dr. Katerina Charakida — Dermatologist & Aesthetic Medicine Specialist. With over 15 years at EF MEDISPA and First Class Honours from the Medical School of Athens, Dr. Charakida is a globally respected specialist in ageing, melasma, and surgical dermatosurgery.
Imperial College London Trained
Qualified at one of the world's most prestigious medical institutions — a gold standard in medical education.
Aesthetic-First Approach
Unlike general GPs, Dr. Charakida's focus is the cosmetic result — ensuring minimal scarring and a beautifully smooth finish.
World-Renowned Mentorship
Trained under world-class surgeons in Bogota, Arizona, and France — a truly international standard of care.
Select Your Concern
Click your concern below to discover your bespoke removal plan, pricing, and what to expect.
Precision Mole Removal with No Visible Trace
Whether raised, flat, pigmented, or bothersome, Dr. Charakida performs an aesthetic-first excision focused on the smoothest possible result. Unlike a GP referral, our cosmetic approach means scarring is minimised as a priority.
Quick, Painless Skin Tag Removal
Skin tags on the neck, underarms, eyelids, or body are removed in minutes. No waiting. No fuss. Our medical team ensures the removal is clean, precise, and leaves the surrounding skin completely undamaged.
Expert Cyst & Lipoma Excision with Minimal Scarring
Under-skin lumps can be uncomfortable, embarrassing, and unpredictable. Dr. Charakida performs precise surgical excision using techniques developed to preserve the surrounding tissue and deliver the flattest, least visible scar possible.
Medical-Grade Wart & Verruca Elimination
Stubborn warts and verrucas that have resisted over-the-counter treatments are no match for medical-grade freezing (cryotherapy) or cautery. We eliminate the lesion at its root to prevent recurrence.
Advanced Keloid Scar Correction
Keloid scars are one of the most complex dermatological challenges. Dr. Charakida deploys a combination of approaches — from steroid injections to advanced laser therapy — to flatten, fade, and restore your skin's natural profile.
Why London Chooses EF MEDISPA Over the GP
Waiting months for a rushed, function-only removal is no longer your only option.
Walk-In. Walk-Out. No Hospital Stay.
Three simple steps from initial concern to clear, confident skin.
Specialist Consultation
Dr. Charakida personally assesses your concern to confirm a safe, effective removal plan — and advises on the method that minimises your scarring. Consultation fee (£200) is deducted from your treatment.
The Procedure (30–60 Mins)
Under local anaesthetic for a completely pain-free experience, the lesion is precisely removed using surgical excision, cryotherapy, or cautery — the method chosen for your specific skin and lesion type.
Aesthetic Aftercare
We don't just remove the issue and send you home. You receive a bespoke healing plan, wound care advice, and a follow-up to ensure your skin heals beautifully and with the least visible trace.
Clear Skin Shouldn't Be Complicated
All prices are from rates. Final cost confirmed during your specialist consultation based on lesion size, location, and complexity.
Mole Removal
Surgical excision or shave biopsy with aesthetic closure and histology option.
Warts & Skin Tags
Cautery, cryotherapy, or surgical removal. Multiple lesions treated in a single session.
Cysts & Lipomas
Full excision under local anaesthetic. Capsule removal included to prevent recurrence.
Keloid Scar Treatment
Steroid injections, laser, or combination protocols tailored to your scar type.
Specialist Consultation: £200. This fee is deducted from your treatment cost when you proceed — so if you book treatment on the day, you pay only the treatment price. Your consultation includes a full assessment by Dr. Charakida and a personalised treatment plan.
18 Years. 250,000+ Clients.
4.9 Stars.
"Dr. Charakida's expertise is unmatched. I had a mole removed on my face and you can't even see where it was. Immediate confidence boost — I only wish I'd done it sooner."
"After years of a skin tag on my neck making me self-conscious, it was gone in less than 20 minutes. The clinic is beautiful and the team incredibly professional."
Common Questions
A local anaesthetic is administered before all surgical procedures, making the removal itself entirely pain-free. You may feel brief pressure during the injection, but the procedure itself is comfortable. Most clients describe it as far less daunting than they expected.
All excisions leave some trace — but Dr. Charakida's aesthetic-first approach is specifically focused on minimising this. The choice of technique, suture method, and aftercare protocol is all designed to produce the flattest, least visible scar. The difference versus a standard GP removal is significant.
Yes, in many cases multiple skin tags, warts, or small lesions can be treated in a single appointment, saving you time and consultation fees. This will be confirmed during your initial assessment with Dr. Charakida.
Skin tag and wart removals typically require no downtime at all. Surgical excisions (moles, cysts) require keeping the wound dry for a few days and may leave a small dressing in place. Most clients return to work the same day. Dr. Charakida will provide you with a full personalised aftercare plan.
Your consultation with Dr. Charakida will include a full dermoscopic assessment. If a lesion shows any features requiring further investigation, we will advise sending it for histological analysis. Most moles removed at EF MEDISPA are done so for aesthetic or comfort reasons, but your safety is always our first priority.
Your Skin Deserves More Than
a GP Waiting List.
Book your complimentary consultation with Dr. Katerina Charakida today at our Kensington, Chelsea, or St John's Wood clinics.
