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Skin Tag Removal
What is skin tag removal?
Skin tags are benign formations that occur anywhere on the skin, such as the eyelids, neck and underarms. They vary in colour and can resemble the same colour of your skin or are sometimes darker. They may even be pink and can turn red when picked or scratched. Skin tags typically occur in certain regions of the body, like underneath the breasts, groin, eyelids, creases of the neck and underarms. A skin tag may only be removed if it feels uncomfortable, becomes irritated, bleeds, or impacts one's eyesight.
Skin tag removal consists of various surgical procedures to completely remove the tag from the surface of the skin and enhance its cosmetic appearance.
How do you remove skin tags?
The precision of the surgical approach depends on several factors, such as the location and size of the skin tag.
Skin tags may be removed through the following means:
- Cryosurgery involves applying liquid nitrogen to the area to produce a scab or blister that eventually falls off.
- Cauterisation entails applying heat from a laser or specialised tool to cauterise the skin tag while preserving the healthy surrounding tissue.
Surgical excision of the skin tag is a minor procedure that is done under local anaesthetic, ensuring your comfort throughout. The area is first numbed, and surgical scissors or a scalpel are used to cut out the skin tag. After sterilising the operative site, the surgeon applies gentle pressure to control the bleeding. Finally, stitches are used to close the incision.
Whatever the technique, your comfort and preference are our top priority. We are dedicated to ensuring you do not encounter any problems or experience discomfort during the procedure. The benefits of the procedure in terms of cosmetic enhancement and an improvement in self-confidence are vast. After the surgery, you'll be given detailed postoperative instructions to adhere to in terms of wound aftercare, such as bandage washing and the prevention of infection.
Our team of professionals are highly trained and experienced in skin tag removal procedures. They will guide you through the process, answer any questions you may have, and ensure your comfort and safety throughout. We'll be with you every step of the way, providing support and guidance.
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Dr Phalafala's success lies in her collaborative, detail-oriented approach to complex surgery. She develops personalised treatment plans focused on each patient’s unique needs, supported by a foundation of empathy, communication, and clinical excellence. Her goal is to provide transformative outcomes through reconstructive and cosmetic surgery that not only enhance form and function but also restore confidence and quality of life.
