Skin tag removal in Liverpool at The Aesthetics Table uses CryoPen cryotherapy, a precise way of freezing benign skin tags so they fall away naturally as the skin heals. There is no cutting and no stitches, and most people get back to their day straight after.
What Are Skin Tags?
Skin tags are small, soft, harmless growths of skin that often appear where skin rubs, such as the neck, armpits, under the breasts, the groin and the eyelids. They are very common, especially with age, weight gain, pregnancy and in people with diabetes. They are not dangerous, but many people want them removed because they catch on clothing or jewellery or simply bother them.
How CryoPen Removes Skin Tags
CryoPen delivers a very fine, controlled jet of nitrous oxide at extremely low temperature. The cold freezes the skin tag cells, which then break down. Because the device is precise, the surrounding skin is affected as little as possible. Small tags often need only a few seconds of treatment; larger tags may need a little longer or a second session.
Is It Right for You?
Every lesion is looked at before treatment. CryoPen is used only for growths that look benign. If anything looks unusual, such as a mole that has changed or a lesion that bleeds or grows quickly, you will be advised to see your GP first rather than have it treated. Treatment near the eyes may not be suitable and is assessed individually.
What Happens at Your Appointment
- Your medical history and the skin tags are assessed
- Each suitable tag is treated with short bursts of CryoPen
- You may feel a sting or pinch, similar to a cold burn, for a few seconds
- No anaesthetic, cutting or dressings are usually needed
- The appointment takes around 30 minutes
After Treatment
The area may look red, and a small blister may form. Over 1 to 3 weeks the tag darkens, dries and falls off as the skin heals underneath. Keep the area clean and dry, avoid picking or scratching it, and use SPF on exposed areas. Temporary lighter or darker marks can occur, particularly in darker skin tones, and usually fade with time.
Other Lesions CryoPen Can Treat
The same treatment can also help with milia, viral warts, age spots and some other benign marks. Read our guide to what CryoPen can treat or see the full CryoPen treatment Liverpool page.
Price
CryoPen treatment costs £90 for a 30-minute session. Several small skin tags can often be treated in one session; this is confirmed when you are assessed.
Why Choose The Aesthetics Table?
We are a nurse-led clinic in South Liverpool. Every treatment starts with an honest assessment, and you will be told if a lesion should be checked by a doctor instead. For a wider skin plan, book a skin consultation.
Where is treatment carried out?
All treatments take place at The Aesthetics Table, Business First Centre, 23 Goodlass Road, Liverpool L24 9HJ. There is parking on site. Call 0151 804 4207 or book online.
This page is general information and not a substitute for a personal consultation. Suitability, dose and price are confirmed face to face.
