There are really two ways to remove skin tags — and the method matters. 👇
Destructive methods (liquid nitrogen, cautery, chemicals) work, but come with real risks: scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation that can take weeks to months to fade.
Ligation cuts off the blood supply to the stalk — more precise, less damage to surrounding skin. But any time the skin barrier is broken, infection and scarring are still on the table.
The right method depends on the skin tag, the patient, and — most importantly — who's doing it.
🎧 Full breakdown in our latest episode — How to Actually Remove Skin Tags: A Dermatologist Explains What to Do and What NOT to Do
#SkinTags #SkinTagRemoval #MedicalAesthetics #DermatologyTips #SkinEducation #MedSpa #SkincareProvider
Destructive methods (liquid nitrogen, cautery, chemicals) work, but come with real risks: scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation that can take weeks to months to fade.
Ligation cuts off the blood supply to the stalk — more precise, less damage to surrounding skin. But any time the skin barrier is broken, infection and scarring are still on the table.
The right method depends on the skin tag, the patient, and — most importantly — who's doing it.
🎧 Full breakdown in our latest episode — How to Actually Remove Skin Tags: A Dermatologist Explains What to Do and What NOT to Do
#SkinTags #SkinTagRemoval #MedicalAesthetics #DermatologyTips #SkinEducation #MedSpa #SkincareProvider