Anal skin tags are small, fleshy growths around your rectum. They can be a symptom of anal fissures or haemorrhoids, and it’s essential to treat them promptly as they may cause bleeding and become infected if left untreated. Read on to find out how anal skin tag removal works, what you can expect from the procedure, when it is best to have the treatment done, etc.
#1 How anal skin tag removal works
The first step in any anal skin tag removal treatment is to numb the area with a local anaesthetic. This will make the procedure virtually painless. Once the area is numbed, our colorectal surgeon Mr Alex Von Roon, will use a scalpel to cut away the skin tag. The wound will then be cleaned and stitched up using dissolving stitches.
The entire procedure usually takes around 20 minutes, and most patients report little or no discomfort afterwards. You can expect some swelling and bruising around the treated area, but this should subside within a few days. Recovery implications are minimal, and you should be able to return to your normal activities immediately following treatment.
Success rates for anal skin tag removal vary from patient to patient, but as a general rule, the earlier it is treated, the better your chances of complete removal. With this in mind, Mr Alex Von Roon will always discuss whether Anal skin tag removal would be beneficial to you as an individual patient at your consultation prior to treatment taking place.
#2 What can you expect from the procedure?
Anal skin tag removal is a quick and relatively painless procedure. You can expect some swelling and bruising around the treated area, but this should subside within a few days. Recovery implications are minimal, and you should be able to return to your normal activities immediately following treatment. If you’re experiencing any symptoms related to anal skin tags – such as bleeding or infection – please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help and aim to get you back on track as quickly as possible.
#3 When to have this treatment done
Anal skin tags can be treated at any point in time, but if you are also having haemorrhoids treatment, then we would recommend having it done at the same time so that you’re taking care of both issues simultaneously. We may also treat the area with cauterisation or burning to ensure they don’t come back and cause further problems for you in the future.
We offer consultations at our London clinic, where our colorectal surgeon, Mr Alex von Roon, will diagnose the condition and discuss whether Anal skin tag removal is beneficial to you as an individual patient. He’ll be able to answer all of your questions about this procedure and the recovery process afterwards.
#4 Benefits of Anal skin tag removal
Anal skin tag removal is a safe and effective way of dealing with this condition. Additionally, Anal skin tag removal can be done in conjunction with haemorrhoids treatment to simultaneously take care of both issues.
Should you have any questions about anal skin tag removal treatment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’re here to help and aim to provide you with all the information you need so that you can make an informed decision about your condition moving forward.