Anal Skin Tag Removal

Anal skin tags are a more common problem than people realise and so if they develop one there is no need to be overly concerned or embarrassed. Having said this, naturally, people tend to worry. It can affect confidence with intimacy/partners but also leave patients with the feeling of not being totally clean.

Anal skin tags are very common and often a result of having suffered from piles or haemorrhoids in the past or from childbirth.

If you suffering with troublesome anal skin tags then the benefits of surgical removal of the skin tags far outweighs any risks of the procedure itself.

Not only is the procedure done in less than 20 minutes it is almost entirely pain-free and you can then return to normal activities within a few days. It is also a definitive solution to the anal skin so you should not be troubled by these again in the future.

Patients who typically look to have anal skin tag removal are all ages and men as well as women.

They have often seen their doctor or an NHS specialist (colorectal surgeon) and advised that is it all ok and deemed ‘cosmetic’  so they don’t then need to remove the anal skin tags on the NHS. For a lot of people who want them removed, they then try often counter remedies or search google for a DIY treatment which almost always ends up making things worse and we would strongly advise against any of these methods.

Patients who are keen to remove the anal skin tags should seek specialist advice.

Patients who enquire about having anal skin tag removal have often had the condition for a long time and already been to see their GP for these anal skin tags. often despite their embarrassing nature these are not often taken seriously on and deemed as cosmetic and hence not available for treatment on the NHS.

Good candidates for anal skin tag removal of patients who have realistic expectations of what the aim of the treatment is to achieve. This is primarily to remove any excess or protruding skin so that sexual confidence is greater and also feeling more hygienic in the area when cleaning.

At Cosmedics our doctors and surgeons are very experienced in anal skin tag removal and we understand that this is an extremely sensitive issue. Once you have been examined in most cases we can offer ‘See & Treat‘ same day anal skin tag removal.

At Cosmedics we have pioneered private anal skin tag removal in London with a combination of surgery and laser under local anaesthetic so it can be done as a walk-in walk-out procedure in about 30 minutes. We aim to remove safely as much of the skin tag or excess skin that is present in the anal area. Patients are then free to go home and carry on life as normal.

Patients are often so surprised how quick and simple the whole process especially when other clinics tend to do this under general anaesthetic in hospitals at 3-4 times the cost.

Patients are often worried about stories of pain and long recovery after anal skin tag removal. We often find that the google stories of anal skin removal are done when accompanying haemorrhoid surgery which is just not necessary in most cases where it is purely just excess skin or a tag that is bothersome.

Due to the delicate precision in the way the skin tags are removed, most patients just take simple paracetamol or ibuprofen for a few days and recover within 1-2 weeks.

Please click below for detailed information on aftercare after anal skin tag removal.

AFTERCARE

Our aftercare guidance and medication ensure your recovery is as comfortable as possible. After the first week, the initial wound should be healing well, but if you have any concerns or queries, please contact the Cosmedics team for further advice.

Some wounds might have a small temporary dressing while others may be left open from the start. Any requirements in terms of dressings and aftercare will be fully discussed and explained in your consultation, before you decide to go ahead.

We understand why people might ideally prefer to find a way to deal with skin tags in private areas in their homes. Be warned, however, that diagnosing oneself is not always the best idea. For those who are not familiar with skin tags, it may be possible to confuse them with the symptoms of another disease such as genital warts. As this is a sensitive area and not easy to see what you are doing the best option is to book a consultation with a doctor. In addition, home remedies can be expensive and ineffective. Some may even be harmful. We recommend professional diagnosis and treatment in the patient’s best interests.

We realise this is a sensitive and embarrassing topic and all our staff from the first person you speak to or email have seen and heard it all before so don’t be worried about contacting us for some advice as we are more than happy to help.

If you would like to get some more personal information and advice, please get in touch with our friendly doctors today and we will help you through your journey.

We find that patients will travel from all parts of the UK for anal skin tag removal surgery. Our ‘See & Treat’ services means that we can often get it all sorted in one appointment. Let us know if you’re travelling for this procedure and we’ll provide further advice.

The recovery process takes anyway from 7 to 14 days for the most part. During this time you will notice some minor discomfort for the first few days swelling and the small amount of bleeding but as the skin heals like a graze and seals together this becomes much less noticeable.

After 3-4 weeks you will have seen a noticeable improvement in the anal area appearance as well as not noticing any excess skin when wiping and have much increased confidence.

Please click below for detailed information on aftercare after anal skin tag removal.

AFTERCARE LEAFLET

Our aftercare guidance and medication ensure your recovery is as comfortable as possible. After the first week, the initial wound should be healing well, but if you have any concerns or queries, please contact the Cosmedics team for further advice.