Skin tags, also known as acrochordons, are non-cancerous growths that can form on the armpits, back, groin and neck. Neck skin tags may pose cosmetic concern and be easily irritated by shirt collars. If you experience these problems you may want to have your skin tags removed. Removing skin tags is done in a dermatologist's or plastic surgeon's office using minimally invasive procedures to eliminate the excess skin growth.
Step 1
Opt for cryotherapy. This involves freezing the skin tag with liquid nitrogen and gently removing the skin tag painlessly according to CareFair.com. Skin tags may also be burned off using a cauterizing device that kills the skin cells, allowing for easier removal.
Step 2
Allow your doctor to remove the skin tag with a scalpel or surgical scissors, suggests the University of Maryland Medical Center. However, this procedure may cause you some discomfort and excess bleeding can occur in patients who routinely take blood thinning agents such as warfarin or who follow an aspirin therapy regimen.
Step 3
Opt for skin tag tie off. In this procedure, your doctor uses a simple piece of string or a small suture to cut off circulation to the skin tag. Skin tags fall off of the body within two to three days of having this procedure done with little to no pain, according to Daily Glow.
Tips and Warnings
- Some skin tag removal methods can lead to scarring, resulting in the need for scar revision depending on the severity of damaged tissue.
