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Skin Tags In Needham, MA
Skin Tag Treatment
About Skin Tags
Skin tags are small, benign growths of loose collagen and blood vessels that develop where skin rubs against itself. They are completely harmless but can be irritating when caught on clothing or jewelry, or simply bothersome cosmetically. While skin tags will occasionally fall off on their own, most people prefer to have them removed professionally.
Sometimes, you won’t even be able to notice a skin tag. But they are typically found in the following areas:
- Armpits
- Under the Breast
- Groin
- Chest
- Eyelids
- Neck
At Wave Medical Aesthetics, we offer expert care for skin tags and other cosmetic concerns. Our founder, Deb Litke, is a member of the NP Society of Dermatology Nurses’ Association and a Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner certified by DNPCB. When you arrive, she will work with you to ensure you get the best possible outcome. Skin tag removal is one of our specialties, and we strive to make the process as smooth as possible.
Where Do These Growths Come From?
A skin tag forms when extra cells grow on the top layers of the skin, typically where skin rubs against itself. Certain factors make some individuals more prone to developing them:
- Pregnancy
- Being Overweight or Obese
- Diabetes
- HPV
- Steroids
Skin tags will occasionally fall off on their own, but when they are irritated by clothing or jewelry — or simply unwanted — professional removal is a quick and straightforward solution.
Skin Tag Removal at WAVE
At WAVE, skin tags are removed using two proven clinical methods depending on size, location, and patient preference:
- Snip excision — the skin tag is cleanly removed with surgical scissors following local anesthetic. Quick, precise, and effective for most skin tags
- Electrodessication — a fine electrocautery tip destroys the base of the skin tag with targeted electrical current, sealing the area simultaneously. Particularly effective for smaller tags and clusters
Both methods are performed under local anesthetic for patient comfort. Treatment takes minutes, requires no downtime, and results are immediate.
At WAVE, all removed tissue is evaluated clinically. If any lesion appears atypical, it is sent to pathology – because not everything that looks like a skin tag is one.
The best way to determine your candidacy for treatments is to schedule a consult.
Book Skin Tag Removal In Needham Today
Skin tag removal at WAVE is a clinical procedure, not a spa service. Book a consultation with Deb Litke, NP to have your skin tags properly evaluated and removed. Call 339-777-5554 or book online.
