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Skin tag removal is carried out at IGP via surgical excision or hyfrecator (cautery machine). A hyfrecator may be used after an excision to cauterise (seal) the wound or be used independently to remove the skin tag. The nurse who carries out the treatment will assess the most appropriate course of removal.
* Prior to a skin tag removal, skin tags must be assessed for suitability to remove. In order for us to carry out the assessment, please complete our brief online assessment form using the link below and one of the team will respond back to you within 24hrs. You will be required to upload photos of your skin tag on the online assessment.
Prior to your procedure, the skin tag and surrounding area will be cleaned thoroughly to avoid any risk of infection. Cauterisation can be a mildly uncomfortable procedure, therefore you will be given a local anaesthetic injection prior to treatment. This will numb the affected area helping avoid any unnecessary pain or discomfort. Once the clinician has confirmed with you that the anaesthetic has taken effect, your skin tag will be excised or cauterised (burnt off) using a hand-held cauterization probe. The heat from the cauterisation will seal the wound, providing less chance of infection. This procedure may leave a small amount of scar tissue, however this will be discussed in detail with your clinician prior to the procedure and you will be advised how to keep this to a minimum.
Prior to having your skin tag removed, your skin tag will need to be assessed by our clinicians to confirm it is suitable for treatment. This is initially carried out via an online skin tag assessment form. The form will ask a number of questions regarding your medical history and will ask you to upload photos of your skin tag. Warts and verrucas are treated differently to skin tags and your clinician will be able to identify if your lesion is appropriate for treatment. You will be contacted after the assessment to either book an appointment for treatment or to provide more information. You may be asked to attend a face to face consultation for further assessment, however most skin tags can be confirmed via our Skin Tag Assessment Questionnaire.
At iGP, your safety and well-being are our priority. To ensure the highest standards of care, we are unable to perform minor surgery under certain circumstances. These include patients that are under 18 years of age, or lesions located on the face, fingers, toes, or genitals. If you are unsure whether your condition qualifies, feel free to contact us for guidance and alternative recommendations.
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Skin tag removal is completely safe and carried out by qualified clinicians in a clinical regulated environment.
Local anaesthetic will be used during your skin tag removal making the treatment virtually painless.
Your skin tag will be permanently removed, however skin tags may still grow back in other areas.
Skin tag removal will leave a small scar. You will be advised how best to minimise this during your treatment.
You can have a skin tag removed from anywhere on your body except on your face, fingers, toes or genitals.
If you cancel your appointment 24 hours before it starts, then you will receive a full refund. However, If you cancel your appointment within the 24 hour period before the appointment is due, then you will be liable to pay the cost of the consultation. If you do need to reschedule please contact us as soon as possible.
Contact UsWe want to ensure that all of our patients receive the information they need to make an informed decision about their Treatment. If you have any questions or if you require assistance with anything, please let us know.
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