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Skin tags are small, benign growths of loose collagen and blood vessels that develop where skin rubs against itself — making benign skin growth removal a common and straightforward request at WAVE. 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 skin tag removal performed professionally for immediate, reliable results.
Sometimes, you won’t even be able to notice a skin tag. But they are typically found in the following areas:
At Wave Medical Aesthetics, we offer expert skin tag treatment and cosmetic skin tag reduction for skin tags and other cosmetic concerns. Our founder, Deb Litke, NP, 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.
A skin tag forms when extra cells grow on the top layers of the skin, typically where skin rubs against itself. It is also worth noting that what appears to be a skin tag is not always one — some lesions that look similar can be warts, moles, or other growths that require different evaluation. Certain factors make some individuals more prone to developing them and more likely to seek benign skin growth removal:
Skin tags will occasionally fall off on their own, but when they are irritated by clothing or jewelry — or simply unwanted — professional skin tag removal is a quick and straightforward solution. While they are entirely benign, skin tags that are repeatedly irritated can become inflamed, tender, or bleed — making timely removal a practical and comfortable choice. Understanding what predisposes you to developing them can also help manage expectations around recurrence after treatment.
At WAVE, skin tag removal is performed using two proven clinical methods — both effective options for non-surgical skin lesion removal — depending on size, location, and patient preference. Deb Litke, NP, evaluates each lesion individually before recommending a method, ensuring the approach is matched to your specific concern. Both options are performed in-office, require no downtime, and deliver immediate results.
Both methods of in-office skin lesion removal 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 method is chosen to suit the lesion, not the schedule
The best way to determine your candidacy for skin tag treatment is to schedule a consultation.
Skin tag removal at WAVE is a clinical procedure, not a spa service. Book a consultation with Deb Litke, NP, for expert cosmetic skin tag reduction — to have your skin tags properly evaluated and removed. Call 339-777-5554 or book online.
