Xanthelasma Removal in London
Consultant-led · day surgery · Harley Street, London
Xanthelasma are soft yellow cholesterol deposits that form on the eyelids. At Minor Surgery UK a consultant removes them from £720 — by surgical excision or laser under local anaesthetic — to restore a smoother eyelid. Treatment is a day case and most people return to normal activities within a few days.
What the treatment involves
Xanthelasma are removed by careful surgical excision or laser under local anaesthetic, working delicately around the eyelid. The approach is chosen to balance complete removal with the best cosmetic result.
When a growth needs checking, not just removing
Most xanthelasma are harmless, but any skin lesion that is changing, bleeding, crusting, not healing, or simply doesn't look typical should be assessed to rule out skin cancer before any cosmetic removal. If a consultant has any concern about a lesion, it is investigated and, where removed, sent for laboratory analysis (histology) rather than simply taken off for appearance.
Health note
Xanthelasma can be associated with raised cholesterol, so it's worth having your cholesterol checked. Removal treats the deposit cosmetically but does not change the underlying cause.
Recovery
Expect some swelling or bruising around the eye for a few days. Stitches, if used, are removed after about a week. Most people return to normal activities within a few days.
Cost
Xanthelasma removal starts from £720, surgical or laser. [Price carried over from your earlier published list — confirm before publishing.]
Why choose Minor Surgery UK
Delicate, consultant-led eyelid treatment in a CQC-registered London clinic, with attention to the cosmetic result.
Frequently asked questions
How much does xanthelasma removal cost?
At Minor Surgery UK, xanthelasma removal starts from £720, surgical or laser, confirmed at consultation.
What causes xanthelasma?
Xanthelasma are deposits of cholesterol under the skin of the eyelids. They can be linked to raised blood cholesterol, so a cholesterol check is worthwhile.
Is xanthelasma removal painful?
Treatment is done under local anaesthetic, so the eyelid area is numbed. There may be mild soreness and swelling afterwards.
Will xanthelasma come back?
Xanthelasma can recur, particularly if cholesterol levels remain high, so managing cholesterol alongside removal helps reduce the chance.
How long is recovery?
Expect some swelling or bruising for a few days; most people return to normal activities within a few days, with any stitches out after about a week.
Surgery or laser — which is better?
Both can work well; the choice depends on the size and position of the xanthelasma. Your consultant will recommend the approach that balances removal with the best cosmetic result.