Skin Tag Removal
What are Skin Tags?
A skin tag is a small flap of tissue that hangs off the skin by a connecting stalk. Skin tags are not dangerous. They are usually found on the neck, chest, back, armpits, under the breasts, or in the groin area. Skin tags appear most often in women, especially with weight gain, and in elderly people.
Skin tags usually do not cause any pain. However, they can become irritated if anything, such as clothing, jewelry, or skin rubs against them.
Most moles and skin tags do not require treatment. But sometimes people want to remove them for cosmetic reasons or because they cause discomfort when they rub against clothing or get caught in jewelry. No matter the reason, we offer top-notch skin tag removal in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach.
While there are multiple ways to get rid of skin tags, your ClearlyDerm provider will determine which removal option is best after meeting with you and discussing your concerns.
- Cutting it off. Skin tags may be snipped off with a scalpel or surgical scissors. Some moles can be “shaved” off flush with the skin. Other moles may have cells that go underneath the skin, so your doctor might make a deeper cut to remove the entire mole and prevent it from growing back. This cut may require stitches.
- Freezing it with liquid nitrogen. Your doctor will swab or spray a small amount of super-cold liquid nitrogen on the mole or skin tag. You might have a small blister where the mole or skin tag was, but it will heal on its own.
- Burning it off. An electric current passes through a wire that becomes hot and is used to burn off the upper layers of the skin. You may need more than one treatment to remove a mole. Skin tags are removed by burning through the narrow stem that attaches them to the skin. The heat helps prevent bleeding.
If you are considering skin tag removal in Boca Raton and are curious about the ways to get rid of skin tags, our experts at our Boca Raton, Boynton Beach or Fort Lauderdale office are more than happy to schedule a consultation and skin examination. We look forward to improving your skin’s overall appearance and helping you restore your confidence!
