Skin Tag Removal Treatment
Skin Tag Removal Treatment
What are Skin Tags? Skin tags are small, soft, skin-coloured growths on your skin. They're connected to the skin by a small, thin stalk called a peduncle, they can vary in colour and size – from a few millimetres up to 5cm wide. Skin tags tend to grow in the skin folds, where the skin rubs against itself, such as on the neck, armpits, groin and under the breasts. They can also grow on the eyelids and under the folds of the buttocks. The skin tags themselves are made of loose collagen fibres and blood vessels surrounded by skin. Collagen is a type of protein found throughout the body. Both men and women can develop skin tags. They tend to occur in older people and people who are obese or have type 2 diabetes. Pregnant women may also be more likely to develop skin tags as a result of changes in their hormone levels. Some people develop them for no apparent reason. Skin tags can look like warts, but skin tags are usually: Smooth and soft (warts tend to be rougher with an irregular surface) Knobbly and hang off the skin (warts are usually slightly raised or flat) Not contagious (warts spread very easily, so a sudden outbreak or cluster of growths is more likely to be warts) Skin tags do not usually cause any pain or discomfort and are noncancerous.
What are Skin Tags?
Skin tags are small, soft, skin-coloured growths on your skin. They're connected to the skin by a small, thin stalk called a peduncle, they can vary in colour and size – from a few millimetres up to 5cm wide.
Skin tags tend to grow in the skin folds, where the skin rubs against itself, such as on the neck, armpits, groin and under the breasts. They can also grow on the eyelids and under the folds of the buttocks.
The skin tags themselves are made of loose collagen fibres and blood vessels surrounded by skin. Collagen is a type of protein found throughout the body.
Both men and women can develop skin tags. They tend to occur in older people and people who are obese or have type 2 diabetes.
Pregnant women may also be more likely to develop skin tags as a result of changes in their hormone levels. Some people develop them for no apparent reason.
Skin tags can look like warts, but skin tags are usually:
Smooth and soft (warts tend to be rougher with an irregular surface)
Knobbly and hang off the skin (warts are usually slightly raised or flat)
Not contagious (warts spread very easily, so a sudden outbreak or cluster of growths is more likely to be warts)
Skin tags do not usually cause any pain or discomfort and are noncancerous.
How Does Skin Tag Removal Work?
An electrode sends an electric current into the growth causing the skin tag to fall off while cauterizing the wound to prevent infection or bleeding.
How many treatments will I need?
Only one treatment is required.
The Procedure - What Should I Expect?
Step 1 - Consultation
We will meet with you to discuss your requirements and to examine the areas which concern you. You will be asked to complete a form regarding your medical history and will have an opportunity to ask any questions about the treatment.
Step 2 - Numbing The Treatment Area
We will apply numbing agent to the treatment areas (skin tags) cover and wait for 20 minutes for it to take effect.
Step 3 - The Procedure
Treatment usually lasts between 15 - 30 minutes but may vary depending on the number of skin tags to be removed. Most clients do not feel any pain though some report a slight stinging or mild prickling sensation. But any discomfort is minor. The skin may be red and swollen immediately after treatment but this usually subsides within a few hours.
Adverse reactions are rare but may include a small blister or temporary lightening or darkening of the skin.
Step 3 - Aftercare
You can usually continue with normal activities after treatment but we do ask that clients do not visit the gym, the sauna or take any exercise which will cause overheating. Similarly we ask that you do not expose the area to direct sunlight or sunbeds and use a minimum 50 SPF sunscreen on the treatment area. Full aftercare and information sheet will be given to you the on the day of treatment.
Skin Tag Removal Treatment
Summer Offers End 31/08/24
The procedure is relatively quick, at around 15-30 minutes per session and requires no downtime.
