There are really only two options available to individuals with skin tags: surgical removal and safe, natural methods. These two options leave little room for choice; either surgery or some form of natural skin tag remedy must be chosen. As many have discovered, there are many negative consequences involved in skin tag surgery. As a result, natural remedies are becoming popular alternatives chosen in lieu of skin tag surgery.
Individuals considering surgical removal of skin tags are often dissuaded by the potential scaring that can occur during surgery. If scaring should occur, one blemish will be exchanged for another. In addition to the unavoidable possibility of scaring, surgical removal of skin tags requires a significant …show more content…
After burning, the skin tag dies and falls away from the body. Electrocautery skin tag surgery carries a risk of leaving permanent scaring.
Cryosurgery Skin Tag Surgery: Cryosurgery involves removing skin tags by freezing each skin tag with liquid nitrogen. Like electrocautery, cryosurgery can leave permanent scars.
Direct Skin Tag Surgery: This method is the quickest surgical skin tag removal option, and involves cutting skin tags off the body with a scalpel or scissors. Mild bleeding usually occurs after the skin tag has been cut from the skin. Local anesthesia is often used when removing skin tags with a scalpel or scissors.
Laser Skin Tag Surgery: Laser surgery is similar to electrocautery; however, laser skin tag surgery has a lower probability of scaring. For this reason, laser skin tag surgery is more desirable. Many avoid laser skin tag surgery because of the excessive price. Laser skin tag surgery is the most expensive skin tag surgery option.
The success of skin tag surgery is largely dependent upon the skill of the surgeon. Mistakes during surgery which result in permanent scarring are not unheard of. Even experienced skin tag surgeons, although skillful, can err during surgical procedures.
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