How Can We Remove Skin Tags?

Small skin tags create major discomfort when they show up in areas where they are easily seen or highly sensitive. People commonly seek advice about removing skin tags safely while preventing pain and scar formation. One expert in skincare recently shared a gentle yet powerful way to remove skin tags right at home. There’s a simple way that has been quietly helping many get smooth, tag-free skin at home. It doesn’t involve cutting, burning, or expensive treatments. Instead, it uses a natural approach that gently dries out the tag until it falls off on its own. No harsh chemicals, no side effects, just a smooth and easy process. The process takes several days to complete but the final outcome proves its effectiveness. People who used this method reported improved skin clarity together with better skin feeling and zero skin irritation. The method offers a stress-free solution for eliminating skin tags which might be your perfect answer. We will examine the steps needed to perform this treatment on our own. Source

Why Am I Getting Skin Tags?

These skin growths develop on any body surface but most often appear in areas where skin continuously rubs against skin or jewelry or clothing. The growths predominantly develop in the following body parts.

• Breasts (beneath)
  
• Eyelids
  
• Groin
  
• Neck creases (or where clothing or jewelry rubs against the neck)
  
• Underarms

Skin tags are also commonly found on the sides, abdomen, or back. People with excess body weight alongside pregnancy and loose skin conditions tend to develop skin tags in areas of skin-to-skin friction. The risk of developing skin tags increases when you have diabetes or metabolic syndrome or when your immediate family members have skin tags. These growths do not present any threat to your health.Source

Should I Remove a Skin Tag?

Because they’re harmless, a skin tag only needs to be removed if it:

• Becomes irritated or bleeds
  
• Develops on your eyelid and affects your eyesight
  
• Feels painful, especially when the pain comes on suddenly
  

Skin tags become irritated when they repeatedly touch jewelry or clothing or seat belts. The act of shaving can cause irritation to skin tags because it may lead to cutting the skin tag. A dermatologist conducts removal procedures for skin tags. The sudden appearance of multiple skin tags usually indicates a body condition that requires medical attention. Board-certified dermatologists can verify your skin tags while also suggesting you visit your primary care doctor if necessary. If you dislike the way a skin tag looks, your dermatologist can also remove it. Keep in mind that insurance providers consider removing a skin growth for looks alone a cosmetic treatment. Insurance rarely covers the cost of cosmetic treatments. Source 

Can I Remove Skin Tags Safely at Home?

For those of you hoping to learn how to remove skin tags yourself, unfortunately, the chances that you can successfully and safely get rid of them are slim, according to the experts. Despite big promises, the over-the-counter creams do not deliver. Ditto for at-home freezing kits. There are other DIY methods modeled after ligation, an outdated practice that involves tying off the tag with a string or band. For larger skin tags, the hack of wrapping a piece of dental floss tightly around the base can actually work by cutting off circulation, after a few days, the tag will dry up and fall off. You definitely shouldn’t try this at home though. Unfortunately, the larger the tag—and the more likely you are to try the dental floss trick—the higher the chances of excess bleeding and skin scarring. And that’s the best-case scenario; you could also give yourself an infection. The biggest problem is that the things people use are not sterile and skin tags actually bleed quite a bit. Source

How Do Doctors Approach Skin Tag Removal?

While we wish skin tags would simply fall off on their own, they seldom do. There are a couple of ways dermatologists and plastic surgeons typically remove them, and the method depends on the size of the tag and the stalk attached to it. For example, if it’s little and has a narrow stalk, the preferred method is a “snip” removal, where the doctor uses small, curved, sterile surgical scissors to snip the tag from the skin’s surface. If it’s small, it won’t be very innervated, and they’ll do the excision procedure without numbing cream. Wider skin tags typically get a topical anaesthetic, like lidocaine, to minimize pain. Source

How Does a Dermatologist Remove Skin Tags?

A dermatologist can remove single or multiple skin tags during your consultation with no requirement for additional appointments. Your dermatologist selects the treatment method based on the skin tag size along with body location and other factors.

Your dermatologist may use:

• Cryosurgery: Applies an extremely cold substance like liquid nitrogen to freeze and destroy the skin tag. Sometimes, freezing causes a blister or scab. When the blister or scab falls off, so will the skin tag. Sometimes, only the base is frozen, then snipped.
  
• Electrodesiccation: A tiny needle zaps the skin tag, which destroys it. A scab will form that heals in one to three weeks.
  
• Snip removal: Numbs the area, then removes the tag using sterile scissors or a blade and applies a solution to stop bleeding.
  

After treatment, your dermatologist may give you aftercare instructions to follow. This may include removing the bandage, washing the area carefully, and covering it with a new bandage. Follow these instructions carefully to prevent problems like an infection. Source

Our Fotona Laser for Skin Tag Removal

Dr. Tanja Phillips provides fast and safe non-surgical skin tag removal solutions for those tired of their skin tags. The Fotona laser method along with her other trusted treatments delivers clear skin results without causing any pain or scarring or requiring downtime. The expert care you can receive from her applies to all kinds of skin tags regardless of their size or appearance. Her treatment approach combines gentleness with natural methods to deliver effective results because she understands how skin tags impact your confidence. From beginning to end you will receive professional care through this procedure. Get smooth skin without the stress. Let Dr. Tanja Phillips be your go-to expert in skin tag removal today!

Safe & Scar-Free Skin Tag Removal with Advanced Fotona Laser

Our Fotona laser treatment is a highly effective form of skin tag removal without pain or unsightly scarring. This is often achieved in a single session. Our simple, effective skin tag removal with laser treatment involves a thin, highly focused beam of light. The depth of beam penetration can be adjusted on an individual basis. The laser quickly touches the skin tag, strategically destroying micro-thin layers of skin at the tag’s root, without harming surrounding tissue, thereby minimizing the risk of scarring.

EXPECTED RESULTS

The removal of skin tags occurs in single appointments which reduces scarring risks because of the specific extraction method used. The personnel at our clinic focuses on delivering customized medical treatment which is both safe and effective. Each member brings a wealth of experience and a compassionate approach to their specialty.