A skin tag is a small, soft growth of skin that hangs off the body. Skin tags are non-cancerous and very common, especially as people age. They can catch on clothing or become inflamed. Skin tags are removed under a local anaesthetic.
A skin tag is a small, soft growth of skin that hangs off the body. Skin tags are non-cancerous and very common, especially as people age. They can catch on clothing or become inflamed. Skin tags are removed under a local anaesthetic.
Skin tags can be removed in an outpatient clinic
Skin tags are removed under local anaesthetic, administered with a needle, to ensure you have no feeling in the affected area. It should wear off after a few hours.
The skin tags will be removed during a 30 minute consultation appointment.
You can return to work the same day and shower the day after.
Generally there is very little scarring associated with skin tag removal.
In terms of how the scars will heal and fade over time, everyone is different and the appearance will depend on skin tone, elasticity and how your skin heals.
Recovery is quick and patients can go back to work the same day.
A small dressing will be provided and can be removed after 5 days.
There is generally no need for a follow-up appointment.
While most patients experience no significant complications, potential risks include:
Superficial infections may occur but are generally treatable with simple antibiotics.
Rare collections of blood under the skin may require surgical intervention and this will be done at no extra cost.
A skin tag generally won't grow back in the same spot but further skin tags may appear nearby if caused by frioction or if you have a predisposition to them.
Generally there is very little scarring associated with skin tag removal. In terms of how the scars will heal and fade over time, everyone is different and the appearance will depend on skin tone, elasticity and how your skin heals.
Skin tag removal from £450
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London
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London
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