Private Skin Tag Removal
Private skin tag removal at Perfect Skin Solutions offers a safe and effective way to address unwanted skin growths, providing clearer skin and improved confidence for patients seeking expert care in a professional clinic setting.
What Are Skin Tags?
Skin tags are small, benign growths that typically form where skin rubs against skin or clothing, such as on the neck, underarms, eyelids, or in skin folds. These completely harmless tags are made up of blood vessels surrounded by skin, though their appearance can cause discomfort or self-consciousness for many people. The exact cause of a skin tag developing isn’t always clear, but factors such as friction, genetics, and weight may play a role.
Why Consider Private Skin Tag Removal?
Although skin tags are benign, many individuals seek private skin tag removal for cosmetic reasons or when tags cause irritation, catch on clothing or jewellery, or become painful. Removal can also alleviate concerns about infection and potential complications if a tag bleeds or becomes inflamed.
Skin Tag Removal Methods
There are several safe and effective skin tag removal methods available at reputable clinics:
- Surgical Scissors: A doctor uses sterile, sharp scissors to snip the tag, often after applying a local anaesthetic for minimal discomfort.
- Liquid Nitrogen: Cryotherapy uses extreme cold to freeze off the tag, which will fall off within a week.
- Electrosurgery: A fine wire or probe heats and removes the tag with minimal bleeding.
- Ligation: Tying off the tag’s blood supply, causing it to fall off over time.
Each technique aims to remove skin tags quickly and safely, with the procedure tailored to the patient’s skin type, medical history, and personal preferences.
What to Expect: Consultation to Aftercare
At Perfect Skin Solutions, patients can expect a patient centred approach with experienced dermatologists who deliver personalised advice based on a thorough medical history review. A GP referral is not needed for private appointments. Before the procedure, the clinic ensures the area is clean and dry and applies local anaesthesia to prevent pain.
After skin tag removal, it’s normal to experience mild soreness or scabbing as the anaesthetic wears off. Most patients heal within a week, provided aftercare instructions are followed to prevent infection and minimise scarring. Further treatment or medication is rarely necessary, but the clinic’s reception team is always available if questions arise.
Preventing Skin Tags
While it’s difficult to prevent every skin tag, maintaining a healthy weight, keeping skin folds dry, and avoiding excessive friction from clothing or jewellery can reduce the risk. Early consultation at the clinic can also help address skin conditions that may contribute to the development of new tags.
Why Choose Perfect Skin Solutions?
Perfect Skin Solutions in Portsmouth is renowned for its kind, caring team, and commitment to the best possible outcome for each patient. Treatments are carried out in a comfortable environment by specialists who ensure minimal discomfort and optimal aesthetic results.
Book Your Appointment Today
If skin tags are causing discomfort, affecting self-esteem, or simply unsightly, contact the reception team at Perfect Skin Solutions to book your consultation and begin the journey to clearer skin. No hospital visit or GP referral is required—just expert advice, safe techniques, and compassionate aftercare for every patient.
