Get rid of bothersome skin tags with a quick, in-office treatment performed by an expert at Northstar Dermatology in Keller. Contact our office by phone, or schedule an appointment online to start your treatment journey.
Skin tags are small skin overgrowths that typically develop in areas where skin or clothing creates friction, such as the underarms, neck, groin, or beneath the breasts. However, they can also appear on other parts of the body, including sensitive areas like the eyelids. Composed of skin fibers, nerve cells, and fat cells, skin tags resemble tiny flaps of tissue that protrude from the skin. They are usually benign and asymptomatic.
The most common method of treating smaller skin tags is cryotherapy, which involves using liquid nitrogen to “freeze” them. After treatment, the skin tags naturally fall off, although some may require additional cryotherapy sessions. Another popular option is scissor removal, where our professionals use sterile surgical scissors to clip skin tags at the base. Larger tags may be numbed before clipping to minimize discomfort. Skin tags can occasionally regrow, so additional retreatment sessions may be necessary. Please note that skin tag removal is typically not covered by insurance.