Skin Tag Removal Surgery
A skin tag is a benign protruding growth that may either be pigmented or flesh coloured, commonly appearing around the neck, armpits and groin, but may also appear elsewehere.
Skin tag removal can be performed under local anaesthetic (with you awake) in our procedure room. Once the injection of anaesthetic is gently given, the procedure involves surgically removing the skin tag. The resultant wound is often very small, so no stitches are needed, only a special dressing. If required stitches can be used.
Skin tags are not only unsightly, but can also be itchy and irritating. They are particularly troublesome in creases, such as the armpits, as well as in areas such as the neck and eyelids. Their removal is simple and quick, and is almost always rewarding!
Anaesthetic
Local
Procedure Length
1 hour
Facility Stay
Day Case
Cost
Please contact the clinic for a guide price
Downtime
Light exercise can resume after 4-6 weeks
Available in-house at Purity Bridge
Yes
Anaesthetic
Local
Procedure Length
1 hour
Facility Stay
Day Case
Cost
Please contact the clinic for a guide price
Downtime
Light exercise can resume after 4-6 weeks
Available in-house at Purity Bridge
Yes
A single skin tag may take only 5-minutes to remove, but more skin tags may require more time.
The procedure is performed as an “office-based” procedure performed under local anaesthetic. This allows a speedy recovery. As stitches are usually not required, the dressings may be taken off after a few days.
With a simple procedure such as this, sporting activities can be resumed within the week under normal circumstances.
Skin tag removal is a very low risk procedure.
The following complications may be associated with this procedure:
