Skin tags are growths of skin tissue that extend outward from the skin layer. Mostly they can be annoying but they are extremely common & harmless.
Acrochordons also known as skin tags tend to grow where there are skin folds, such as the axilla, neck, eyelids, and groin.
The lesions are skin-colored, brown, and even red growths that are often pedunculated and attached to a fleshy stalk.
Treatment Options
Did you know? Skin tags won't grow back after complete removal.
Laser Treatments
Laser skin tag removal treatments use a beam of light to vaporize or disintegrate skin tags. Laser skin tag removal is fast, effective, and minimally invasive. Most patients experience only mild discomfort, minimal scarring, and excellent results.
Usually, only one or two treatments is required to remove skin tag.
Cryotherapy Treatments
Cryotherapy or Liquid Nitrogen applications can take only seconds. Applying liquid nitrogen freezing off the skin tag.
Cryotherapy can be uncomfortable for some people.
Free Consultation
A personalized, one-on-one skin examination by our medical professionals.
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