ABOUT SKIN TAG (ACROCHORDON) REMOVAL
Skin tag (acrochordon) removal is the surgical removal of skin tags. Skin tags are small benign skin growths, that commonly form in the creases of the skin, such as the armpit, knee, and around the eyes.
Although harmless, many patients find them aesthetically unpleasing and seek their removal. Skin tags most commonly occur in middle aged or obese patients. They can be removed by freezing, cutting them off or through the use of sutures to tie them off.
Recommended for
- Removing uncomfortable or unsightly skin tags
TIME REQUIREMENTS
- Average length of stay abroad: 1 – 2 days.
- Number of trips abroad needed: 1.
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BEFORE SKIN TAG (ACROCHORDON) REMOVAL ABROAD
Before deciding on which method to remove skin tags, patients should consult with the doctor to establish the best way to remove the skin tag.
HOW IS IT PERFORMED
Skin tags can be removed in a number of ways. In some cases they are ‘tied off’ with a small length of thread or sutures, in others, the doctor will use liquid nitrogen to freeze the skin tag, which will drop off after a week. In some cases skin tags can be removed surgically.
Anesthesia
Usually none, in rare cases, local anesthetic is used.
Procedure duration
The Skin Tag (Acrochordon) Removal takes 30 to 60 minutes.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER SKIN TAG (ACROCHORDON) REMOVAL
Post procedure care
Keep the area clean and dry to avoid infection.
