What we assess
We assess the growth’s size, stalk, location, symptoms and appearance before recommending removal.
Dermatology · Skin Tags
Skin Tag Removal in Malta
Removal of selected skin tags at St Mary’s Medical Clinic in Mosta. Skin tags are usually small, soft benign growths and commonly appear in areas of friction such as the neck, underarms, eyelids or groin.
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Assessment and removal tailored to the individual skin tag.
Overview
Small growth. Straightforward assessment.
Skin tags are typically soft, flesh-coloured growths attached to the skin. People often seek removal because a tag catches on clothing or jewellery, becomes irritated, or is cosmetically bothersome.
Skin-tag removal is planned according to the growth’s size, stalk, location and clinical appearance.
Skin-tag assessment
Simple, individual treatment planning.
Skin-tag removal is planned according to the growth’s size, stalk, location and clinical appearance.
Why the diagnosis matters
The treatment is selected for the actual lesion rather than applying the same removal method to every lump or skin growth.
Assessment
First make sure it is actually a skin tag.
Not every small raised lesion is a skin tag. We assess the growth and its location before removal, particularly when it looks unusual, has changed or repeatedly bleeds.
When it appeared, whether it has changed and any previous treatment.
Size, location, surface features and how the lesion or lump behaves.
Pain, irritation, bleeding, inflammation, drainage or repeated trauma where relevant.
Whether removal here is appropriate, which method is suitable and whether further testing is relevant.
Procedure
Removal is selected for the individual tag.
Removal approaches may include cryotherapy, laser or radiofrequency, and snip excision. The method used depends on the tag’s size, stalk, location and clinical appearance.
Assess
Confirm what is being treated and whether removal is appropriate.
Plan
Choose the technique according to the lesion, site, size and clinical findings.
Remove
The procedure is performed using the agreed approach, with local anaesthetic when appropriate.
Aftercare
Receive wound-care and follow-up instructions specific to the procedure performed.
Recovery
Usually a small local wound.
After removal there may be temporary tenderness, redness or a small scab. Healing depends on the method and location. We give wound-care instructions based on the treatment performed.
Contact us if you develop concerns after treatment such as worsening pain, spreading redness, significant swelling, persistent bleeding or other symptoms you were not expecting.
Pricing
Skin tag removal pricing.
Small skin tag€80
Large skin tag€140
Removal is €80 for a small skin tag and €140 for a large skin tag.
Practitioner
Your treatment.
Skin tag assessment and removal is provided through our dermatology service at St Mary’s Medical Clinic in Mosta.
St Mary's Medical Clinic · Mosta
Dr Frank Farrugia
Assessment and treatment are planned according to the type of lesion, its clinical appearance and the procedure required. Where a lesion is not suitable for routine removal, the next step can be discussed during assessment.
FAQs
Common questions
What patients commonly want to know about skin-tag removal and aftercare.
01Why do skin tags form?
Skin tags commonly occur in areas where skin rubs against skin or clothing. They are generally benign, although any uncertain growth should be assessed rather than self-diagnosed.
02How are skin tags removed?
Depending on the individual tag, approaches may include snip excision, cryotherapy or an energy-based technique. The clinician selects the appropriate method.
03Do skin tags need to be removed?
Not necessarily. Removal is often considered because of irritation, catching, repeated trauma or cosmetic preference.
04Will a removed skin tag grow back?
The same fully removed tag does not usually return, but new skin tags can develop in the same or other areas.
05Can I remove a skin tag myself?
We recommend having an uncertain growth assessed rather than cutting, burning or treating it yourself, particularly around sensitive areas or when the diagnosis is unclear.
06Will there be a mark afterwards?
A small temporary mark or scab can occur. Any skin procedure can leave pigment change or a scar, although the expected mark depends on the size, site, method and individual healing.