Effective Skin Tag Removal: The Benefits of Laser Treatment at Access Medspa Rejuvenate
Skin tags are largely harmless. However, they can be a cosmetic concern. These growths or acrochordons may also be uncomfortable when they rub against fabrics or other parts of your body. Additionally, serious conditions like certain skin cancers can resemble skin tags. It is crucial to have them evaluated by the skilled team at Access Medspa Rejuvenate, led by Dr. Asongtia Ntonghawah in Lanham, Maryland. Dr. Ntonghawah offers a non-invasive, laser-assisted option for removing skin tags that you may wish to have removed for cosmetic reasons. This method is preferable to traditional techniques as it reduces the risk of bleeding, irritation, and infection, which can occur due to the location and projection of the skin tags.
Why do I have skin tags in the first place?
There are various factors that can lead to the development of lesions made up of blood vessels, fat, normal skin, and fibrous tissue. They can be the result of natural aging processes or the cumulative effects of sun damage. Your family may have a predisposition toward developing acrochordons. Additionally, some conditions are associated with the development of these distinctive projections. These conditions include Type 2 diabetes and PCOS. It is essential for us to carefully evaluate and accurately diagnose the true nature of any lesion, including skin tags, as there may be more to them than meets the eye. An accurate diagnosis also facilitates the creation of effective treatment plans that address the underlying cause of the concerning skin change.
How do you use lasers to remove skin tags?
Laser technologies in medicine generally work similarly by directing light energy toward the damaged or diseased area. With skin tags, we target the affected tissue. The light energy is then absorbed by the pigment (color) in the tissue. This feature enables precise treatment of skin tags while preserving the surrounding tissue, which remains safe, healthy, and comfortable. The process generates heat that damages the cells within each treated acrochordon. Over time, the damaged tissue either falls off or is absorbed safely and naturally by your body. The skin tag is gone!
How does laser treatment compare to traditional methods?
Traditionally, patients may have been limited to surgical excision, “cutting out” the skin tag, or freezing off the growth with liquid nitrogen. Laser therapy is an appealing alternative. Since there is no cutting, we do not need to apply sutures. No incisions are made in the skin. This process also minimizes the risk of complications such as scarring. Treatment can be completed in just minutes and is tolerated well by most patients. In fact, the most common side effects are temporary red discoloration or swelling at the sites.
Can you get rid of my skin tag with one treatment?
Skin tags come in all sizes, and patients may have a few bothersome growths or several of them. These and other factors can affect treatment recommendations. Smaller skin tags may respond well after a single treatment session; however, to treat bigger growths as well as multiple ones, we may need to schedule more than one appointment. Keep in mind that some of these tags are more “deeply rooted” than others, and this characteristic, too, can lead to the need for additional treatments.
Skin tags do not have to prevent you from feeling your best. Contact Access Medspa Rejuvenate to schedule a consultation at our Lanham, MD, office today. We proudly serve our neighbors in greater Prince George’s, Charles, and Montgomery counties and can be reached at (301) 830-8533.
