Mr. Onur Gilleard
Qualifications & Experience
Mr Onur Gilleard is a distinguished consultant plastic surgeon on the GMC specialist register. He previously held an NHS consultant post at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London, specialising in skin cancer and microsurgical reconstruction. In 2021, Mr Gilleard transitioned from the NHS to dedicate himself fully to private practice, allowing him to focus exclusively on providing personalised, high-quality care to his patients. He is recognised as an expert in laser treatments, having conducted research and developed advanced treatment protocols using cutting-edge laser technology to optimise both clinical outcomes and cosmetic results.
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Electrolysis (advanced electrolysis, or thermolysis) removes a skin tag by passing a tiny electrical current
through a fine probe to the base of the tag, drying it so it falls away. It’s precise and well suited to
small tags, including in delicate areas, with minimal bleeding. At London Skin Clinic, where appropriate,
it’s one of several methods a consultant may use — chosen to match your tag. This guide explains how advanced
electrolysis works, who it suits, and what to expect.
How It Works
A very fine probe is applied to the base of the tag and a small, controlled electrical current is delivered. This
gently heats and dries the tissue at the stalk, so the tag is destroyed and separates. Because the energy is
focused at the base, surrounding skin is largely spared, which helps minimise marking. It’s closely related to the
electrosurgery used for skin tags, with the same principle of treating the base.
Who It Suits
Advanced electrolysis is best for small skin tags, including some in sensitive spots, where
precision matters. Larger tags are often better suited to excision; a consultant matches the method to the tag —
see the full range in the complete skin tag guide.
As always, the growth is first confirmed to be a harmless tag.
What to Expect
Treatment is quick, with little or no discomfort (local anaesthetic is used where needed) and minimal downtime. A
small scab may form at the base and heals over a week or two. Cost follows the standard skin tag pricing: £100
consultation, £200 first tag, £125 each additional. Book an assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does electrolysis remove skin tags permanently?
- Yes — by destroying the tag at its base, electrolysis removes that tag permanently; it won’t grow back. New tags can still form elsewhere if the underlying causes persist, but the treated tag is gone.
- Is electrolysis painful?
- Most people feel only a brief, mild sensation. Local anaesthetic is used where needed, especially for sensitive areas, so the procedure is comfortable. Any minor soreness afterwards settles quickly.
- Is electrolysis better than other methods?
- It’s excellent for small tags and precise work, but not universally “better” — larger tags may suit excision, and a clinician chooses the method to match your tag. The key is having it done by a qualified practitioner who confirms the diagnosis first.
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