Skin Tag Removal in Burlington

One of our talented nurse injectors will perform a detailed consultation, going over your medical history and goals to determine if this treatment is the best option for you. After they determine the area for treatment, you may have the procedure done the same day.

They will administer a numbing agent for comfort and then cauterize the mole or skin tag to remove it.

The length of the session varies from client to client, as does the number of sessions needed to treat each unique area.

Cautery is a treatment that uses controlled heat to remove certain unwanted skin growths, including some skin tags and moles. During treatment, the area is carefully treated with a cautery device to remove the targeted tissue. Before proceeding, the area should be assessed by a qualified medical professional to determine whether cautery is an appropriate treatment option. Any lesion that appears suspicious or requires further assessment should not be treated cosmetically and may need medical evaluation.

Most patients tolerate cautery treatment well. A topical or local anesthetic may be used when appropriate to help minimize discomfort during the procedure. You may experience some warmth, pressure, or a brief stinging sensation during treatment. Your clinician will discuss the procedure with you beforehand and take steps to keep you as comfortable as possible.

After receiving treatment for skin tag removal in Burlington at Cosmedica Aesthetics, you will need to follow post-care instructions to achieve best results.

If the area was covered with a bandage post treatment:

• Wash with mild soap and water and replace with a new bandage daily.
• Apply Polysporin ointment each time to help with healing.
• After 48 hours, leave the bandage off and continue to wash with mild soap and water.
• Avoid clothing items that may rub against the treated area.
• Do not pick at/exfoliate or scrub the treated area while it’s healing.
• Scabbing, bruising, mild pinkness to the skin, and pinpoint bleeding are all normal post treatment and could take days to weeks to fully go away.

Yes, you will need to give yourself some time to recover after your skin tag removal in Burlington. Your initial downtime will vary depending on the size of the lesion you have removed.

Most clients will wait anywhere from 3 to 5 days before returning to regular activities. The full recovery time also varies, but most treated areas will take around 14 days to fully heal. For best results and to avoid complications surrounding your recovery, be sure to closely follow your post-case instructions.

Skin tag removal can be a great treatment for clients who want the look and feel of blemish free skin. Beauty marks can be an attractive feature, but if you’re not satisfied with one or some in particular, it’s perfectly acceptable to go through the steps to have them removed. At Cosmedica Aesthetics, we’ll go over your unique medical history and discuss your wants and needs to determine if this treatment is the best option for you.

Because skin tags are vascular, they have their own blood supply. If you are taking blood thinners, having a skin tag removed can cause uncontrollable bleeding. If this is the case for you, we can recommend a different option to best suit your needs.

For some of us, beauty marks have been part of our skin journey as early as birth. For others, they appear over time on various parts of our bodies due to sun exposure or changes in hormones. However long you’ve had them, skin tag removal in Burlington is an option for a variety of age groups.

At Cosmedica Aesthetics the safety and comfort of our clients is our top priority. Clients aged 19 and older can receive treatment for skin tag removal. Clients younger than 19 may only be treated with parental approval.

Once you have a mole or skin tag removed at Cosmedica Aesthetics, the results are permanent. Even though the treated skin tag is removed, others may appear on different parts of your skin as you age.

While there isn’t a way to keep moles from appearing on your skin, you take certain measures to protect your skin, such as avoiding over exposure to sunlight, applying sunscreen, and wearing protective clothing while out in the sun.

The healing process varies depending on the size and location of the treated area, as well as individual skin characteristics. Following cautery, the area may temporarily appear red, darker, or lighter as it heals. While many treated areas heal with minimal visible marking, there is always a possibility of pigmentation changes or scarring. Following your aftercare instructions and protecting the area from sun exposure can help support proper healing.