Will Dermatologist Remove Skin Tags?

To avoid infection, scarring, and unnecessary pain, see your family doctor or a dermatologist. He or she can remove skin tags quickly and with very little discomfort right in the office. Your doctor might snip the tag off with sharp, sterile scissors or freeze or burn it with a special solution.

Is skin tag removal covered by insurance?

Skin tag removal is considered to be cosmetic and is not covered.

How long does it take for a dermatologist to remove a skin tag?

Skin tag removal is quick, taking less than 15 minutes to perform in many instances. Freezing and burning skin tag removals will not leave any scars and can be quickly performed without bleeding. The burned skin tag dries out and falls off promptly, but the frozen skin tag may take up to two weeks to fall off.