Skin Tag Removal

Although skin tags are typically harmless, you may want them removed for several reasons.

Why you might need private skin tag removal:

• A skin tag that’s grown and is more visible

• Lower self-esteem because of your skin tag

• The skin tag catches on clothing and jewellery

• An irritated or bleeding skin tag

• Impacted vision from a skin tag on your eyelid

• The skin tag becomes painful

Skin tag removal is not routinely offered on the NHS, as it is considered cosmetic surgery (though some GP services may be able to offer it). However, you can opt for private skin tag removal with OneWelbeck and overcome the problems your skin tags have had on your physical and emotional wellbeing.

You’ll have a thorough consultation with one of our expert dermatologists before having your skin tag removed. They will determine the best type of skin tag removal for your unique needs.

Cryotherapy freezes your skin tag with liquid nitrogen to form a scab. The scab will fall off and your skin tag will be gone over a few weeks. Cryotherapy is simple, quick and over in minutes – making it ideal for those wanting multiple skin tags removed at once.

Surgical excision is another option for skin tag removal. We can carry it out on smaller and larger tags.

In surgical skin tag removal, we numb the area using a topical anaesthetic. We use a scalpel to cut off the skin tag and cauterise (burn) the wound to stop the bleeding. We may need to inject larger skin tags with anaesthetic and stitch them closed.

Anal skin tag removal is carried out under general anaesthetic. Your surgeon will remove the anal skin tags and inject the area with a local anaesthetic to keep it numb after surgery. You’ll need to take laxatives (stool softeners) after anal skin tag removal to prevent your wounds from reopening during your initial healing. Your wounds are normally left open but they should heal within a few weeks.

We will remove your skin tag effectively, whether you have cryotherapy or surgical removal.

Recovering from skin tag removal is straightforward – you can go home on the same day as your procedure. However, you must keep the area clean to minimise the risk of infection.

Do not pick the scab if we remove your skin tag with cryotherapy. Let it heal naturally, and it will fall off within two weeks. If we removed it surgically and used stitches, you may need a follow-up appointment to remove them. However, this step might not be necessary if we used dissolvable stitches.

Your dermatologist will provide all the information you need about caring for your skin tag removal wound to support your recovery and enhance your results.

Skin tag removal is quick and straightforward, with minimal associated risks. Changes to your skin’s pigmentation and scarring are possible, mainly if your skin tag is sizable and we remove it surgically. However, our team uses modern techniques to minimise the risk of permanent scarring or changes to your skin.

There is little chance of your skin tag returning once we have removed it. Our advanced removal treatments offer a low risk of side effects, fast recovery and excellent results.

At OneWelbeck, our committed team of dermatologists will provide all the support you need from your first consultation to recovery and beyond. We’re here to help you safely and effectively remove unwanted skin tags so you can regain your confidence.