Skin Tag Removal, Done in One Visit.

Skin tags are small, soft growths that hang from the skin by a thin stalk. They are harmless, but they can catch on clothing, irritate easily, or simply bother you when you see them. Common spots include the neck, underarms, eyelids, groin, and under the breasts.

Removing them is simple. The procedure itself takes only a few minutes. What slows most people down is the process of getting there: a referral to dermatology, weeks on a waitlist, a separate procedure visit. At Pandora Family Medicine, that extra layer does not exist. If you come in for a skin tag removal, we take care of it the same day.

There is no medical reason you need a dermatologist for a routine skin tag removal. A board-certified physician can do this safely and effectively in a primary care office. That is exactly what happens here.

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   Cryotherapy

   A small amount of liquid nitrogen is applied to the skin tag, freezing the tissue. The tag falls off within a few days. This works well for smaller tags and causes minimal discomfort.

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   Snip excision

   For larger tags, Dr. Gougian numbs the area with a small injection of local anesthetic, then removes the tag cleanly with sterile scissors or a scalpel. You feel the injection, not the removal. The site heals quickly and usually leaves no visible mark.

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   What about the tissue afterward?

   Standard skin tags do not need to be sent to a lab. If Dr. Gougian sees anything that looks unusual during the exam, she will talk with you about whether further evaluation makes sense. That conversation happens before anything is removed.

Most locations are straightforward to treat in the office. Neck, underarms, torso, and groin are all common. Eyelid skin tags are also removable, though the approach there is gentler and the area is numbed carefully before anything is done.

If you have multiple tags in different spots, we can often address several of them in the same visit. The number of tags and their locations will affect the total cost, which is why we go over pricing before you book rather than after.

If Dr. Gougian examines a growth and it does not look like a typical skin tag, she will tell you. Not every bump is a skin tag, and a physician is the right person to make that call.

The appointment itself is short. Plan on 20 to 30 minutes, depending on how many tags you are having removed. No fasting or advance preparation required. Wear clothing that gives easy access to the area being treated.

During the visit, Dr. Gougian will look at the growth or growths, confirm they are skin tags, and explain what she recommends. If you are ready to proceed that day, she removes them right then. Afterward, she will tell you what to watch for as the site heals, which is usually very little. Most people go straight back to their normal day.

Insurance coverage for skin tag removal varies, and it is worth being straightforward about that. Most insurance plans, including Medicare, classify skin tag removal as cosmetic when the tags are not causing a medical problem. That means they typically do not cover it, and the cost falls to you out of pocket.

Cash-pay pricing depends on the number of tags being removed and where they are located. We quote the cost before your appointment so there are no surprises when you check out. If you are an established patient coming in for another reason and want to address a skin tag during the same visit, ask when you book and we will let you know how that affects the visit cost.