Benefits of Skin Tag Removal

It is always best to see your dermatologist for removing skin tags, instead of following
home remedies since they come with a long list of side effects. The benefits of having
your skin tags removed by a professional include:

• Avoid scarring

• Detect skin cancers

• Preventing the risk of infections

• Prevents blood loss

• Procedures ensure removing the skin tags completely

How Does Skin Tag Removal Work?

This quick and easy process is first begun by examining the area and the skin tag. If it is a larger skin tag, anaesthesia or a topical numbing cream might be applied on the area, before starting the procedure. Your doctor might then choose one of the several ways to remove, such as freezing, snipping, or burning the skin tags. Freezing involves using liquid nitrogen to freeze and remove the skin tag. Snipping involves using a special scissors to remove the skin tag. And in the burning method, an electric current is sent into the skin to dry out the tag and make it fall off. Regardless of how you want to remove it, the procedure does not take a lot of time, and you can expect the treated area to heal within no time.

What To Expect After Treatment?

You might experience slight pain or discomfort in the treated area for 3-5 days. The treated should be cleaned twice a day using a mild soap or cleanser. Cover the treated area if you think it will rub against clothing or skin. Do not use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol on the treated area since this will slow the healing process. It is unlikely that new skin tags will grow back in the treated area, but however new skin tags might grow in other areas of the body.