Skin Tags

Skin Tags are commonly found in areas of friction such as the armpits, under the breasts, groin or around the neck where necklaces or collars may irritate. They often present with a neck like a mushroom and vary in size from a tiny speck, smaller than a grain of uncooked rice, to the size of a large pea or larger.

Advanced electrolysis is probably the quickest, easiest way of removing the problem in a safe and effective manner.

FAQs

Do I need a consultation?

Yes, your first appointment will be a full consultation to establish whether Advanced Cosmetic Procedure is suitable for you and if it can achieve the results you want before you can make an informed decision to proceed. For certain blemishes it may be necessary for us to obtain a letter from your GP before we proceed, checking the stability of moles in particular.

Will it work on all skin colours?

Yes,

Will I need more than one treatment?

Once a skin tag has been removed it will not regrow.

Does it hurt?

There is a degree of discomfort with some of the procedures, we are using heat to treat the blemish so some warmth is felt in the area at the time of treatment. An antiseptic gel (witch hazel) is applied post treatment to help soothe. Depending on the size of area treated the discomfort may last a few hours. It is common, and expected, that after some treatments there will be some scabbing; this is discussed during the consultation and you are given an extensive aftercare leaflet.

Are there any risks or side effects to treatment?

In certain cases we may offer you a test patch at time of consultation; particularly if you are having a large area treated. This allows you to experience the sensation and we can assess your healing rate. Initially some areas may look worse before it looks better, you must be patient and allow the area to heal fully, never picking any scabbing off or exfoliating too soon. Timing of your treatment is important, do not book immediately prior to a special occasion or holiday.