Talk of The Villages Florida

Talk of The Villages Florida (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/)
-   Medical and Health Discussion (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/medical-health-discussion-94/)
-   -   Dermatologist - skin tags (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/medical-health-discussion-94/dermatologist-skin-tags-313687/)

mgm4444 12-03-2020 05:49 PM

Dermatologist - skin tags
 
Does anyone know of a dermatologist that will just do skin tag removals? I don’t want to be pressured into having a body scan, biopsy, etc. thanks in advance

CWGUY 12-03-2020 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgm4444 (Post 1869398)
Does anyone know of a dermatologist that will just do skin tag removals? I don’t want to be pressured into having a body scan, biopsy, etc. thanks in advance

No, afraid not. Not really sure I understand the question..... have you been to many doctors that make you do things that you don't want to do? We go to the dermatologist every year. He recommends a head to toe look see and we get it. Looks from the scalp to between the toes. No pressure at all. I don't think there is a doctor who would not recommend a biopsy of any tissue that is being removed. With that being said, I don't think skin tags are in that group. Another thing is I'm not sure if Insurance covers skin tags. These are all questions for a doctor but I sure one of our MANY experts will chime in. Good luck. :)

Skin Tag Removal: Home Remedies, OTC Options, and More :ho:

JohnN 12-03-2020 06:37 PM

Alliant Dermatology does a really great job. I had skin tags removed, no problem. But they also wanted to run a biopsy on a spot on my arm and I did indeed have skin cancer, and they took care of that too. The only dermatologist I'll visit.

charlieo1126@gmail.com 12-03-2020 08:05 PM

Advanced Dermatology lake Sumter landing they took care of quite a few , never felt the burn , glad I did it

mgm4444 12-03-2020 08:12 PM

Thanks Charlie - that’s all I needed to know. Appreciate it

retiredguy123 12-03-2020 09:21 PM

Alliant Dermatology has a separate price list for liquid nitrogen removal of skin tags and other cosmetic lesions that is an out-of-pocket (no insurance) procedure and it is very reasonable. It can be done by an MD or one of the PA's in the office.

mgm4444 12-03-2020 09:31 PM

Excellent retired guy! Thanks!

tophcfa 12-03-2020 10:09 PM

Elimi Tag skin tag remover from CVS. Works great, try it before spending big bucks at a dermatologist.

Mrmean58 12-04-2020 06:26 AM

My GP removed my skin tags during a regular check up. You might want to start there.

villageuser 12-04-2020 06:46 AM

MacInnis Dermatology at Laurel Manor is the best! She takes the time to fully explain everything, and does not do unnecessary tests. Highly knowledgeable in her field.

tsmall22204 12-04-2020 07:02 AM

Are you immune to cancer? Get the work done it might save your life.

Susan1234 12-04-2020 07:24 AM

Try Jennifer Davis at Allient across from Colony she is wonderful

epratt 12-04-2020 07:27 AM

I always tell them to freeze anything off (including skin tags) and if it comes back I will go in for a biopsy. I always insist on them not cutting into me. Quite a while ago I went to Village Dermatology and the tech cut off 8 spots that she thought needed biopsy. None of them came back cancerous.

riley2011 12-04-2020 07:49 AM

There are products you can buy on the internet that remove skin tags. I’ve used them a few times and they work well.

Lindaann47 12-04-2020 08:10 AM

Don’t agree with this one. Went there for spot on my nose. She said it was a blood vessel close to the surface. When I got home I went to my dr. It was cancer. Ended up with 2 surgeries, lost a part of my nose. I will never go to her again. Sorry. That’s my experience.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:28 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO v2.0.32 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.