Skin Tag Removal
Vancouver, WA
Skin tags are common, benign growths that can appear in areas where skin rubs together, like the neck, underarms, eyelids, or groin.
While harmless, they can be annoying, prone to irritation, or simply unwanted. If you’re ready to remove them, Camas Med Spa offers a comfortable and professional setting for quick and effective skin tag removal. Our aesthetic medical providers use safe techniques to ensure each removal is easy and safe, restoring smooth skin where you want it. Whether you’re dealing with a single tag or multiple tags, we’ll guide you through the process with your safety and comfort as our top priorities.
Skin tags are harmless, flesh-toned growths that often show up in areas where skin rubs together—like the neck, underarms, chest, or inner thighs. While they’re not dangerous, many people choose to have them removed for comfort or cosmetic reasons.
The best option for treatment depends on the size, location, and number of tags. During your consultation, we’ll walk you through the options and recommend what makes the most sense for you.
What Is the Skin Tag Removal Procedure Like?
In most cases, skin tag removal takes just one visit. The area is cleaned, then numbed with a topical anesthetic to keep you comfortable. From there, your provider will remove the tag using the method best suited to your skin—whether it’s a topical application or a quick snip. You might feel a little chill, warmth, or a quick pinch depending on the approach. Afterward, the spot may look slightly red or puffy, but most people are able to get back to their day without any downtime.
Can I remove my skin tags at home?
While some people may be tempted to remove their skin tags themselves, doing so carries a risk of infection, excessive bleeding, and unwanted scarring. It is important to have a qualified professional treat these benign growths in a medical setting.
Skin tags can appear nearly anywhere, but we most commonly remove them from:
If you have skin tags in a sensitive or hard-to-reach area, our providers will ensure you receive careful, personalized attention.
What Are the Benefits of Skin Tag Removal?
Removing skin tags can improve your comfort, confidence, and peace of mind. Many clients seek treatment when tags begin to catch on clothing, become irritated, or affect their confidence. Professional removal prevents complications that can arise from attempting at-home remedies.
With clean, clinical care, there’s minimal risk of scarring or infection. And once removed, most tags do not return in the same location.
If you have one or more raised skin tags that are bothering you or getting in the way of your daily life, you’re likely a good candidate for treatment. Skin tag removal is safe for most skin types and tones.
It’s best to have any new growth assessed before removal to ensure it's benign. If you’re pregnant, taking blood thinners, or have a history of keloids, we may recommend alternative options or delay treatment until a better time.
Recovery from skin tag removal is minimal.
You may notice mild redness or tenderness for a few days, and the site may form a small scab as it heals. Keep the area clean, dry, and protected from sun exposure during this time. Avoid picking at healing skin, and follow any aftercare instructions provided by your specialist. Most treated areas heal within 7 to 10 days.
Most clients see immediate improvement in the treated area once the tag is removed. Over the next week or so, the skin will fully heal, leaving little to no trace of the previous growth.
For those with multiple tags, we can often treat several in one visit, or plan a series of quick appointments to ensure smooth, consistent results.
Skin tag removal at Camas Med Spa is handled with precision, care, and your comfort in mind.
Our experienced team uses proven dermatologic techniques to ensure safe, effective treatment. Whether you're addressing a cosmetic concern or irritation, we take the time to do it right—in a setting that’s calm, respectful, and focused on you.
It’s not recommended. At-home removal can lead to infection, scarring, excessive bleeding, or misidentification of the growth. Our licensed providers can safely remove tags with sterile medical tools.
Most clients describe the treatment as a brief, pinching sensation or a slight stinging sensation. We use topical numbing solutions or cooling methods to keep you comfortable throughout the procedure.
The same tag won’t return, but you may develop new ones over time, especially if you're prone to them genetically or through friction.
This depends on how many tags you want removed, but most appointments take less than 30 minutes.
With professional care and proper aftercare, the risk of noticeable scarring is very low.
Yes, we’re experienced in removing skin tags from delicate areas, such as the eyelids, with great care and precision.
Risks are minimal, but may include temporary redness, swelling, or slight changes in pigmentation. We'll walk you through what to expect before treatment.
Skin tags often develop due to friction, hormonal changes, or genetic factors. They're harmless but can be bothersome or affect your confidence.
Yes, we can often pair removal with other cosmetic treatments during the same visit if appropriate.
Please call our office to schedule a consultation with our aesthetic medical provider.
