Anal Skin Tags Treatment NYC

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Anal skin tags are extra folds of tissue on the anus that can cause discomfort. We specialize in anal skin tag removal to provide relief from these growths. Visit our NYC office today to see how our professionals can help you.

BESPOKE SURGICAL’S EXPERTS INSIGHTS ON ANAL SKIN TAGS

Anal skin tags are common benign growths that appear around the anus and can originate from various causes. They may occasionally cause itching or discomfort, prompting consideration of treatment options.

When external anal tags include an internal component, they typically result from the healing of an anal tear (anal fissure) or a swollen vein (hemorrhoid). It’s essential to address the entire skin tag and associated pathology to achieve optimal outcomes through effective removal.

HOW TO GET RID OF ANAL SKIN TAGS

SURGICAL ANAL SKIN TAG TREATMENT

Skin tags range from small to extra-large in size, and many have both physical and psychosocial ramifications. These limitations set the stage for surgical treatment with several options available, all depending on the severity. Skin tags are either removed via laser/electrocautery or surgical excision, with thought given to both functional and cosmetic goals.

While skin tags appear on the exterior of the body, they may actually be connected to something deeper. That’s why a thorough internal and external anal examination is key, prior to removal, as what looks to only be superficial is usually only the tip of the (anal) iceberg.

If a skin tag is found to be purely external, a simple in-office removal under local anesthesia can be performed with a quick recovery to follow. The pain is limited and most irritation occurs while wiping post-defecation. There are no limitations for exercise; however, bottoming or any kind of receptive anal play should be avoided for two weeks so that appropriate healing can take place. The good news is: topping is allowed.

NON SURGICAL ANAL SKIN TAG TREATMENT

Over time, some skin tags may resolve on their own, helped along by sitz baths (Epsom salt baths sold with a basin you can use if you don’t have a tub) and Proctozone 2.5%, but in general, it takes surgery to get rid of them, either cauterizing them, or excising them. That’s because, even without injuries or surgery, the friction of anal sex can be enough to cause them over time to enlarge a previously small one to the extent that it hinders sex and makes it uncomfortable. The good news is: if they’re caused by something internal such as a fissure or hemorrhoids that need to go, the skin tags can be removed at the same time.

EXPERT TREATMENT WITH BESPOKE SURGICAL

Don’t let other surgeons or physicians tell you it can’t be done or that it will heal right back with another skin tag. If it’s done correctly and with someone who has the proper knowledge, this won’t happen. Another disclaimer: don’t let someone simply excise the tag if there are other associated issues. Your surgeon needs to take care of the primary pathology first in order to ensure an appropriate outcome.

Some anal tags may even need 2-3 surgeries to accomplish the task at hand. Form, function, and aesthetics go hand-in-hand and should be weighed equally in the decision-making process.

At Bespoke Surgical, we can handle all sizes and types of skin tags and we will tailor our medical and surgical management to fit the unique needs of each client. This bespoke treatment helps navigate our clients successfully through their recovery. We’re an elite anal surgery practice, purpose-built to focus on wellness and health. Contact us today if you want your anal skin tag questions answered.

CASE STUDY

I am a bottom through and through and can only climax when penetrated. However, lately, I have noticed more and more hesitation (and even a gasp or two) when my sexual partners get sight of my hole. Thinking it was just my imagination, my worst fears were confirmed when a recent partner made a more direct comment about what was going on back there aesthetically. I immediately went to my *straight* primary care physician for advice and was told it was simply a skin tag and that it should be left alone as it didn’t pose a major health concern. Obviously, it was something I couldn’t shake and because of that, I fell into a sexual depression thinking that I would have to live with it forever. And without that confidence, it was unlikely I could ever fully enjoy bottoming again.

Regardless of whatever I felt, the sexual partners I encountered may or may not be comfortable with my skin tag. Everyone is so focused on aesthetics and so anything that may not look perfect is met with disgust or hesitation. As you can imagine, I started to withdraw from pleasurable acts and naturally began down a path towards sexual isolation.

Some may see this as a purely superficial issue, but sexual health has everything to do with total mind and body wellness for me. That’s when I found Dr. Goldstein and was quickly assured that not only could he help me, but there was a simple, straightforward procedure available. With a same-day procedure, which entailed not only strategic removal and closure of those extra skin folds in the region, but also laser use to resurface, Dr. Goldstein resolved all of my related psychological and medical issues. On top of this, with the associated tightening, it has also allowed heightened sexual pleasures for both me and my sexual partners. I should have gone to Bespoke Surgical years prior, but am still grateful for its completion.

You cannot shrink anal skin tags without surgery. You may find relief from irritation or swelling through treatments like warm sitz baths, soothing creams, or anti-inflammatory medications. However, these methods won’t shrink or remove the skin tag entirely. For permanent removal, a medical procedure is usually necessary.