West Vancouver’s Advanced Laser Technology & Cosmetic Centre provides Mole & Skin Tag Removal.
Generally, most moles do not call for immediate treatment. However, a dermatologist will remove a mole that:
In most cases, a dermatologist can get rid of a mole during a one time office visit.
A few moles will require a second visit.
Dermatologists tend to use the procedures:
Never try to shave off a mole at home; many dangerous outcomes can occur such as:
As skin tags are frequently innocuous, most patients have them removed for aesthetic reasons. Sometimes large ones, particularly in areas where they may rub against something may be removed because the area becomes habitually irritated. Some individuals may have a large skin tag eliminated from their face or under their arms in order to make shaving stress-free.
It is very common for skin tags to appear in groups. They may become stuck on jewelry, are shaved in error, and are agitated by clothing.
The following procedures may be used to remove skin tags: