Skin tags are skin growths that typically appear among healthy, older adults. They are normally harmless, but depending on their size and location, may cause discomfort and warrant further attention. Like any skin growth, skin tags need to be examined by a board-certified dermatologist at Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates in Memphis to help determine if they need to be removed.
Same-day Cosmetic Skin Tag Removal appointments are available at our three Memphis-area locations. Request your Cosmetic Skin Tag Removal appointment online or call 901-759-2322.
What is skin tag removal?
Skin tags are soft, flesh-colored projections that appear as small pieces of hanging skin growths most commonly on the eyelids, neck, armpits and in the groin area as you age. While they may be a nuisance, they are usually harmless and are not a health risk. But if you are unhappy with the appearance of your skin tag, then you can schedule an appointment to have it removed by one of our board-certified dermatologists.
At Advanced Dermatology, cosmetic skin tag removal is relatively painless and performed under a local anesthetic. Skin tags are often removed by snipping the tag off with sharp, sterile scissors, or by freezing or burning it off. The procedure only takes a few minutes. Patients should not experience any scarring from the removal procedure performed by our professionals. However, the odds are good that the skin tag will return again at some point in the exact same place.
Don’t Try Cosmetic Skin Tag Removal On Your Own
Although you can find lots of DIY home remedies on the Internet that show how to remove skin tags and it may be tempting to get out scissors and do it yourself — please don’t do it! Skin tags contain blood vessels, so cutting off a skin tag will cause the area to bleed. Furthermore, patients can experience scarring and even infection from a DIY procedure. Instead, have it removed by the professionals at Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates.
Schedule Your Cosmetic Skin Tag Removal Appointment Today!
Are you interested in learning if Cosmetic Skin Tag Removal is the right treatment for you? Request your Cosmetic Skin Tag Removal appointment online or call 901-759-2322. today.