Skin Tag Removal

Medical, Surgical, and Cosmetic Dermatology Located in Southwest Austin, TX

Skin tags can be bothersome, but fortunately, they can be quickly removed in-office. At Pure Dermatology, located in Southwest Austin, TX, the skincare professionals can effectively and efficiently take care of these bothersome growths.

Skin Tag Q & A

What are Skin Tags?

A skin tag is a small growth of soft hanging skin that can appear on the:

Neck
Eyelids
Armpits
Groin area
Upper chest
Under the breasts

Skin tags are usually flesh-colored or slightly brownish, and the surface may be smooth or irregular in appearance.

The exact cause of skin tags isn’t clear, but they may be the result of clusters of collagen protein and blood vessels becoming trapped inside thicker pieces of skin.

What are the treatments for skin tags?

When necessary, the board-certified Dermatologist at Pure Dermatology remove the skin tags and usually recommend over-the-counter therapies, excision, or cryotherapy.

Removing skin tags can involve any of the following surgeries:

Excision, in which the tag is cut out with a scalpel or scissors
Ligation, in which the blood supply to the skin tag is interrupted
Cauterization, in which the skin tag is burned off with electrolysis
Cryosurgery, in which the skin tag is frozen off using liquid nitrogen