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Have your skin back to its regular self with our professional skin tag removals in Melbourne. If you have irritating skin tags that are unsightly or getting in the way of your day, we have the solutions for an excellent extraction, as well as the expertise to decipher what treatments are the most suitable for the skin you’re in. Learn about our removal options and book an appointment with our friendly team at our Mulgrave Centre.
What is a Skin Tag?
A skin tag is a benign growth that appears on both men and women as they age. They are commonly found in skin folds such as the groin, armpit, or neck, and where the skin often rubs against clothing items like bras and underwear. These lesions are generally skin-coloured or slightly darker, ranging between 1mm and 5cms.
Benefits of Skin Tag Removal
For both cosmetic appeal and physical comfort, removing skin tags has many benefits. The main advantage is the alleviation of irritation and discomfort. With an expert taking care of your lesions, you can rest assured that you’ll have a high chance of an easy recovery with minimal downtime and that the causes of infections will be limited. Of course, you must comply with the doctor’s instructions so that you have an optimal recovery.
Skin tags can inflict self-consciousness, especially if visible in prominent areas such as the neck, face, or arms. Having them removed can restore a smoother appearance, help boost confidence, and make the skin surface easier to cleanse.
Furthermore, while skin tags are typically non-cancerous, having them professionally examined and removed ensures that the lesions are benign and not indicative of more severe conditions.
How Do You Remove Skin Tags?
Our Melbourne clinics offer a range of minor skin tag removal surgeries and procedures. We tailor our treatments to best suit your needs and personal preferences. The Doctors can discuss in detail the different options best suited for you.
Ellman Pelleve Electrosurgery (Mulgrave Clinic Only)
Our Mulgrave clinic offers Ellman Pelleve Electrosurgery, an excellent option for minimally invasive skin tag removal with a fantastic recovery result. This machine uses radiofrequency electrocautery to precisely eradicate the lesion causing minimal damage to the surrounding unaffected tissue.
We use local anaesthetic to numb the area and make you as comfortable as possible. When activated, this device effectively limits bleeding and inflammation by cauterising blood vessels while removing the tag. Expect a swift recovery with minimal downtime.
Excisional Biopsy
This minor surgical approach offers a complete extraction of the lesion and a small margin of healthy tissue surrounding it. This ensures that the entirety of the affected tissue is out and can be sent for lab testing. The lab test can either confirm the diagnosis or help your doctor understand if there is an underlying issue.
Cryotherapy
This fast and effective solution involved spraying the lesion with liquid nitrogen. The tag may scab or blister, and the skin tag will then fall off with the blister or scab. This quick treatment may need to be repeated a few times to remove it completely; however, if cryotherapy is opted for, this will be discussed with you.
Mole Removal & Mole Check With The Doctors
Trust you are having your moles removed by the professionals and book an appointment with us for your next mole removal. If you suddenly experience any changes in your skin, such as mole changes or a sore that won’t heal, take a look at our mole checks and make an appointment as soon as possible.