What is Skin Tag Removal?
Skin tag removal is a process used to remove small, benign growths of skin which appear as tiny, soft, hanging pieces of flesh on the skin. These benign growths are known as skin tags or accordions. These are harmless but cosmetically undesirable to some individuals. There are different methods of removing skin tags.
It includes cutting them off, freezing them (cryotherapy). They can be burn off with an electrical current (electrosurgery).
What does the Procedure involve?
There are several common methods used by Dr Shuai Wang to remove skin tags:
- Excision: This process involves the use of surgical tools to cut the benign growths or skin tags. The area is numbed with local anesthesia to avoid discomfort.
- Cryotherapy: In this cryotherapy, freezing agent or liquid nitrogen is applied to the skin tag with the help of a cotton swab or spray. It freezes the tag and tag will fall out with time.
- Electrosurgery: In this procedure, electric current is applied on skin tag and area is numbed with local anesthesia. Tag is removed carefully by burning.
- Ligation: Ligation involves tying a small thread around the base of the skin tag to cut off its blood supply and tag will fall off.
- Laser Therapy: skin tag tissue are removed or destroyed with the help of heat of laser
Whether the Procedure is New or Experimental?
Skin tag removal is not a new or experimental procedure.
What are the Possible Outcomes of the Procedure in the Short and Long Term?
- Short-term Outcomes:
Immediate Removal: this process provides immediate response or removal of skin tag
Minor Discomfort: there are many be short time discomfort experienced by patient. Such as swelling etc.
Possible Scab Formation: small scab form when a skin tag is removed or burned which healed with time.
- Long-term Outcomes:
No Regrowth: when skin tag is removed no regrowth of skin tag occurs.
Minimal Scarring: there are minimal scaring chances when performed by skilled professionals.
Improved Appearance: Removing of these skin tags increase skin aesthetic appearance.
Reduced Irritation: removal of skin tags reduces irritation which was due to skin tags.
What are the Risks and possible Complications associated with the Procedure?
Risks and Possible Complications:
- Infection: There is a chance of infection if non sterile equipment are used for treatment
- Bleeding: During excision, minor bleeding may occur.
- Scarring: There is a possibility of scarring. Generally, the risk is low when performed by skilled professionals.
- Pain or Discomfort: mild discomfort and tenderness at removal site may occur but it’s temporary.
- Incomplete removal: it is common to a take a few repeat sessions to completely remove skin tags. This is usually to avoid damaging the surrounding tissue.
What are the Contraindications?
Contraindications:
- Avoid from treatment if you have an active infection.
- People with bleeding disorders should avoid this.
- Some removal method may not be recommended during pregnancy.
- Large and complicated skin tags should be removed by special care.
- Avoid this if you have Keloid scars or hypertrophic scaring
What is the Cost of the Procedure?
Skin tag removal (from $150 for 20 minutes)
What can the Results Look -like?
- Immediate Removal: Skin tag is completely removed gives an immediate result.
- Healing Process: There may be a scab or minor wound it’s part of healing process.
- Minimal Scarring: There are chances of minimal scare which fades away with time.
- Smooth Skin: It gives skin a smoother effect.
- Improved Comfort: If skin benign growths was causing irritation after removal your comfort is improved.
- Enhanced Aesthetic Appearance: It will improve your overall aesthetic appearance
Aftercare of the Procedure?
- Keep the area clean
- Apply the antibiotic ointment
- Avoid aggressive scrubbing
- Avoid picking and scratching
- Keep the area covered
- Avoid the harsh chemicals
- Monitor for signs of infection
- Avoid sun exposure