Skin Tag Removal, removal of a benign growth or moles is a common request by patients for cosmetic reasons. Other times, a patient may want them removed because it is irritating their skin. There are different techniques or ways for removing these depending on the type of growth and where it is located.
At Skintellect, growths are removed by simply cutting or scrapping the raised part of the growth. This is followed by cauterization using a Fine Electrical Laser Pen. This technique ensures precision while burning the growth keeping the surrounding areas intact. It also significantly decreases the risk of scarring.
Our removal method is safe for ALL skin types!
Skin tags are small stalks or peduncles of extra skin that grow off a thin stem and usually look like a small piece of hanging skin. They are benign growths and are normally not painful.
It is believed that skin tags occur from friction against the skin, since they are so often found in skin creases and folds. They are harmless, but sometimes patients want to remove them for cosmetic reasons or because they cause discomfort when they rub against clothing or get caught in jewelry.
Skin Tags can occur on any part of the body, but are most commonly seen on:
The likelihood of developing skin tags increases with age. You may also be at risk if you:
Once removed they are not likely to grow back. But it’s possible to develop new ones. In general, there’s no definitive way to prevent skin tags, but you may be able to reduce your risk of developing them by:
STEP 1 . Cutting it off: Skin tags or warty growths may be snipped off with a scrapping tool or small surgical scissors.
Topical Numbing is always used to ensure your comfort during the treatment.
Consultation is required to evaluate you prior to treatment. Treatment may be performed during the same visit, but is may vary from patient to patient.
The procedures for removing skin tags is quick and simple. Healing time for most is typically quick and the removal is done in a simple office visit. There is little to no recovery time needed after the procedure.
The removal area needs to be properly cared for and cleaned to avoid infection. Instructions for proper care will be given to you at your appointment.
All procedures can have side effects including, but not limited to:
Excessive Redness, increasing pain or discomfort in the area treated or site drainage are all signs of possible infection. Should any concerns arise, please don’t hesitate to contact our office for further instructions.
DPNs (Dermatosis papulosa nigra), a variation of Seborrheic Keratosis, is a common and benign skin condition where tiny, dark, raised bumps develop on the skin. This skin condition is very common affecting mostly dark sky types. DPN also occurs among Asians, Polynesians and Latin and Native Americans with darker skin tones.
These spots usually start appearing during adolescence as freckle-like bumps. They are smooth in the beginning and gradually grow rougher with time. As you grow older, the bumps might increase in size and number.
DPNs are likely to be genetically determined with 40–50% of patients having a family history.
This dark coloured papules arise mainly on the cheeks and forehead but they may also be found on the neck, upper back and chest.
Burning it off : A Fine Laser Pen issues electric current to burn off the upper layers of the skin where the growths are attached. The heat also helps prevent bleeding, it improves healing and halts regrowth.
After treatment you can expect redness and some scabbing, almost as if the DPNs are still there, but once these areas of treatment heal, patients are typically very happy with the results and notice smother skin as soon as one week following treatment. You may need more than one treatment to remove a mole. This method of removal is also used for flat moles that are brown or black in color and small in size.
Topical Numbing is always used to ensure your comfort during the treatment.
Consultation is required to evaluate you prior to treatment. Treatment may be performed during the same visit, but is may vary from patient to patient.
The procedure for removing DPNs is quick and simple. Healing time for most is typically quick and the removal is done in a simple office visit. There is little to no recovery time needed after the procedure.
The removal area needs to be properly cared for and cleaned to avoid infection. Instructions for proper care will be given to you at your appointment.
All procedures can have side effects including, but not limited to:
Excessive Redness, increasing pain or discomfort in the area treated or site drainage are all signs of possible infection. Should any concerns arise, please don’t hesitate to contact our office for further instructions.
Moles (nevi) are a common type of skin growth. They often appear as small, dark brown spots and are caused by clusters of pigment-forming cells (melanocytes). They can appear anywhere on the skin, alone or in groups, and can be raised or flat. They may change in appearance over time and some may even disappear. They are usually brown in color but can be blue, black, or flesh-colored. Most people have 10 to 40 moles that appear during childhood and adolescence and may change in appearance or fade over time.
Most moles are harmless. But being aware of changes in your moles and other pigmented patches is important to detecting skin cancer, especially malignant melanoma.
This dark coloured papules arise mainly on the cheeks and forehead but they may also be found on the neck, upper back and chest.
Make an appointment with your doctor if a mole looks unusual, grows or otherwise changes.
This ABCDE guide can help you remember what to watch for:
Topical Numbing is always used to ensure your comfort during the treatment.
Consultation is required to evaluate you prior to treatment. Prior evaluation by your Dermatologist is always recommended before the removal of any growth.
Treatment may be performed during the same visit, but is may vary from patient to patient.
The procedures for removing Moles is quick and simple. Healing time for most is typically quick and the removal is done in a simple office visit. There is little to no recovery time needed after the procedure.
The removal area needs to be properly cared for and cleaned to avoid infection. Instructions for proper care will be given to you at your appointment.
Excessive Redness, increasing pain or discomfort in the area treated or site drainage are all signs of possible infection. Should any concerns arise, please don’t hesitate to contact our office for further instructions.
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