Skin tags, also known as acrochordons, are common harmless growths that hang off the skin. These flesh-colored or brownish growths are made up of skin tissue that has grown in an abnormal pattern so that it protrudes from the surrounding skin.
George Solomon, M.D. advises his patients that skin tags are not a health problem. They usually don’t cause discomfort unless they get nicked during shaving or rubbed excessively by clothing. However, patients may find these tags unsightly – especially if they are large, numerous, or located on a visible area of the body or face.
Treatment time takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes. Dr. Solomon uses a special device to remove skin tags cosmetically without leaving noticeable scars. The procedure is done under local anesthesia at Solomon Cosmetic Center in Tampa, FL, and does not require preoperative preparation. Cryotherapy (freezing) is used by some practitioners but this method can cause hypopigmentation of the skin.
Contact Dr. George Solomon for all of your cosmetic dermatology needs and learn more about our aesthetic procedures that can make you look and feel younger. Dr. Solomon attracts patients come from all over Florida including Tampa, Miami, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Brandon, Palm Harbor, and Largo. To schedule a consultation please call 727-288-9988.
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