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Do you have bothersome growths like skin tags or sun spots starting to appear? At CSC Steil Dermatology in Hinsdale and Downers Grove, Illinois, the team performs quick, comfortable skin tag removal to help you feel more confident and prevent irritation. Book an evaluation today to determine if you can benefit from skin tag removal. Contact the team today by phone or online.
What are skin tags?
Skin tags are small, soft, harmless growths that hang off your skin’s surface. They’re made of normal skin tissue and often appear in areas where your skin folds or experiences friction, such as your neck, armpits, groin, eyelids, and under your breasts.
While skin tags are extremely common, especially with age, they’re not the only growths you may notice. Many adults also develop sun spots (darkened patches from years of sun exposure) and age-related growths like seborrheic keratoses.
Although these concerns are usually benign, your CSC Steil Dermatology provider can address them. An evaluation helps determine the severity of the condition and which treatments may be helpful.
Is skin tag removal necessary?
Skin tag removal isn’t medically required most of the time, but you may choose to have them removed for comfort or cosmetic reasons. Removal may be beneficial if you have a skin tag that’s:
- Getting caught on jewelry or clothing
- Irritated, painful, or bleeding
- Growing or changing
- Located in a sensitive or visible area
If you simply prefer smoother, clearer skin and want multiple tags removed during the same visit, that’s fine, too.
Even though skin tags are harmless, have your CSC Steil Dermatology provider evaluate them and determine if removal can benefit you.
How does skin tag removal work?
CSC Steil Dermatology offers quick, effective methods to remove skin tags with minimal discomfort. After evaluating the area, your dermatologist chooses the most appropriate technique, which may include:
- Snip excision: gently clipping the tag with sterile tools
- Cryotherapy: freezing the tag with liquid nitrogen so it falls off naturally
- Electrocautery: drying and sealing the area with controlled heat
These procedures are fast and typically require no anesthesia or only a small amount of numbing for larger tags. Most appointments take just a few minutes, and your provider can remove multiple tags during a single visit.
What is recovery from skin tag removal like?
Recovery is typically easy and uncomplicated. You may experience mild redness, scabbing, or tenderness for a few days, depending on the removal method. Keep the treated area clean and protected as it heals.
You should be able to return to your regular activities immediately and notice the skin smooth out as the site fully heals. Any small marks usually fade with time.
If you’re bothered by skin tags, sun spots, or other age-related growths, schedule a dermatology consultation by phone or online today.