Skin Tag Removal Toronto

Skin tags are bits of benign skin growth that hang from the surrounding skin by a narrow stalk. Skin tags can be smooth or wrinkled, flesh colored or slightly brown, and usually irregular in shape.

Skin tags may appear on any part of the human body. They are more often found on the neck, groin, armpits, eyelids, and under the breasts, and other areas where skin frequently rubs against skin or clothing.

Other Quick Facts About Skin Tags

Skin tags are not present at birth and may be acquired by anyone, most commonly in adulthood. They tend to be somewhat more prevalent in women than men, particularly in overweight people, and in darker skinned people.
Skin tags start out looking like the head of a pin. With time, they will grow, and some may even grow to the size of a large grape.
Skin tags are frequently found in pregnant women. It's believed that hormone elevations may increase the chances of skin tag formation.
Skin tags have not been found to have the potential to become cancerous if left untreated.
Occasionally a skin tag may fall off without any pain. This may happen after the tag has repeatedly twisted on itself at the stalk base, blocking the blood flow to the tag.
Though some people may be more prone to forming new skin tags, there is no evidence that removing a skin tag causes more skin tags to develop.

Skin Tag Treatments

If a skin tag is irritating or cosmetically unwanted, it can be removed through one of these most common treatments: freezing, burning, or cutting. Home remedies and self-treatments are also widely available.

Cyrotherapy is a treatment that removes skin tags by freezing them using liquid nitrogen. The results of these procedures depend greatly on the performer's skill and experience, especially when removing skin tags around the eyes. Scarring or discoloration could result from the treatment if the liquid nitrogen is applied excessively.

At Q Esthetics Laser Clinic, we use electrocautery to burn off skin tags quickly and with no scarring. Our medical staff uses this method to safely remove thousands of skin tags each year. Small skin tags can be removed easily without anesthesia, while larger tags may require some topical anesthesia prior to the procedure.

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Here at Q Esthetics Laser Clinic, we understand how you feel about unsightly or troubling skin tags, and wish to give you clearer, smoother skin that you don't need to worry about any more. Come in and book for your free consultation today and find out how we can help you.

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