Skin tags, also called acrochordons, are very common skin growths. They are not cancerous and 25% of all adults have at least one skin tag! If someone in your family has skin tags, it’s likely that you will eventually develop them.
Skin tags are simply an outgrowth of normal skin. They are usually the same color as the rest of your skin, although they can be slightly lighter or darker. They usually occur under the arms, on the neck, or in the groin area. They may become irritated by clothing, friction, jewelry. Skin can become painful after any trauma such as being torn. Board-certified dermatologic surgeon Dr. Rokhsar offers painless treatment for skin tags to NYC and Garden City patients.
Skin tags can be removed a few different ways. They can be snipped off with scissors or forceps. Cryosurgery is an option in which a liquid is sprayed or applied to the tag, causing it to freeze and fall off. Electrodessication is another option that sends electrical signals that destroy the skin tag cells. Once an existing tag is removed, it will not return. Skin tag removal is quick, with no recovery time, and provides you with immediate relief and better looking skin.
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Dr. Cameron Rokhsar is the founder and owner of New York Cosmetic Skin & Laser Surgery Center. With degrees from Harvard University and NYU, along with multiple publications and media features, the double board-certified dermatologist and laser surgeon proudly shares his expertise with patients in Garden City, Manhattan, and those who fly in to receive treatments at his offices. Dr. Rokhsar has worked extensively with Vbeam laser, Thermitight, Coolsculpting, and Fraxel laser technology, as well as Allergan and other injectable brands. He pioneered the Non-Surgical Nose Job and continues to be a leader in his field.
Dr. Rokhsar was chosen by
magazine as a top dermatologist in its Best Doctors 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 issues.
