Anal Skin Tag Removal
We offer anal skin tag removal under local anaesthetic and take away the immense discomfort an intimate skin tag can cause.
How can I help with Anal Skin Tag Removal?
Anal skin tags can be irritating and interfere with good anal hygiene. They can develop due to previous haemorrhoids (piles), pregnancy or fissures (painful splits in the anal lining). They’re a common problem and can cause a considerable nuisance.
A skin tag can feel like a constant reminder, a worry that won’t disappear. Removing them is an easy, uncomplicated procedure that can take the irritation away instantly and allow you to move on with your life.
MD, MB ChB, FRCS (England),
FRCS (Gen Surg)
Testimonials from my patients
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Simon’s qualifications & memberships
MB ChB
FRCS (Eng)
FRCS (Gen Surg)
MD
Find out how I can help
If you’d like to find out more about how I can help with Anal Skin Tag Removal then an initial consultation can be arranged at your convenience.
What is Anal Skin Tag Removal?
Anal skin tags are often the result of previous haemorrhoids (piles), pregnancy or fissures (painful splits in the anal lining). If haemorrhoids are still coming down when opening the bowels or if a fissure is still painful during defaecation then these should be attended to before addressing the anal skin tag. Making sure that there is no straining during defaecation by eating a fibre-rich diet and using stool softeners will help many sufferers. If the problem persists, a colorectal surgeon will be able to help.
If there is blood in the faeces (not just on the toilet paper), then the bowel should be checked to discover the source of the bleeding. This is very important. Polyps can develop in the lower bowel and may bleed. These polyps left alone, may develop over the years into a cancer. Blood in the faeces can be an early warning sign that a polyp has developed and should be treated before it has the opportunity to become more troublesome. You should tell your doctor without delay.
What does the treatment for Anal Skin Tag Removal involve?
If you choose to proceed with your surgery, I will mark the edges of the tag. This is because the local anaesthetic will cause the tag to swell, and I will only remove the tag itself. You will be lying sideways on the couch, in a curled position, towards the nurse. Having injected local anaesthetic (this is uncomfortable but brief), I will remove the tag using magnification to ensure accurate, precise surgery. Initial bleeding will be treated, and a gauze pad will be placed to absorb a little more bleeding, which is inevitable.
Recovery from Anal Skin Tag Removal
Recovery from anal skin tag removal is quick and hassle-free. People tend to feel back to normal with no pain or bleeding after approximately two weeks.
You can drive away from your surgery, but most patients ask a friend or spouse to collect them after surgery for comfort.
What you can expect from Anal Skin Tag Removal
Getting rid of irritating tags can be a huge weight off your mind. It’s one of those procedures that’s worth getting if you’re bothered by your anal skin tag.
At Solent Vascular Care, we routinely remove anal skin tags from people looking to get on with their lives and free themselves from irritation.
Solent Vascular Care at The Horndean Clinic
Our friendly team is based in the Horndean Clinic in Waterlooville near Portsmouth, UK. We’re easily accessible from Fareham, Whiteley, Chichester, Winchester and Southampton. It’s wheelchair friendly, and we adhere to current COVID-19 regulations. We look forward to welcoming you to the clinic after you have booked your consultation.
The Horndean Surgery
The Doctors Surgery,
London road,
Horndean.
PO8 0BN
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Reviews
Excellent care from start to finish
I recently had some veins treated in my Leg and, and as I was quite nervous, I really appreciated how lovely and reassuring everyone was.
The surgeon Simon was friendly, professional and put me completely at ease, and the nurse Becky was absolutely lovely and caring. They both made the whole experience much easier than I expected.
I’m very grateful for their care and would definitely recommend them.
Lipoma & skin tag removal
Carried out very professionally and additional after care support was provided.
Removal of 2 facial moles
I was offered a quick appointment and was able to have the consultation and procedure at the same time. Simon and his nurse were very friendly and fully discussed what needed to be done. I am delighted with the results and would totally recommend Simon.
Lipoma removal
Found Simon to be very professional and diligent within his work, the whole process took no more than an hour, I was made to feel at ease, comfortable and confident in Simon’s abilities. The cut was bigger & deeper than I expected, but that is more due to my own preconceived conceptions, Simon explained the whole process very well and detailed everything clearly before the operation went ahead, my head is healing up nicely.
Recent Cyst Removal
Absolutely would thoroughly recommend using Simon as recently had a cyst removed in a particular sensitive area. Felt at ease from the initial consultation through to the operation and final follow up. Special mention to his staff who had to put up with my ramblings during the op!!
