Skin tags start as odd little skin growths. Not cancerous, not even harmful. No big deal, right?
But then you notice more, or they get bigger. Now, sleeveless clothing or swimsuits stay in the closet or drawers. Other outfits or jewelry might rub against the skin tags, causing irritation and pain.
Worst of all, you look in the mirror and don’t feel the confidence you used to. It’s time to eliminate skin tags in Georgetown at Lolia Aesthetics. Our Skin Classic treatment uses radiofrequency (RF) to delete skin tags easily.
Book a complimentary consultation to see this treatment is right for you. If it is, we can perform a treatment during the same appointment!
In This Blog Post
- What Skin Classic Treats
- How Skin Classic Treatment Works
- Benefits of Skin Classic
- Pre- and Post-Treatment Tips
- FAQs About Skin Tag Removal
The “Magic Wand” for Skin Irregularities
Our advanced Skin Classic treatment technology uses controlled radiofrequency (RF) energy to dehydrate targeted skin—no lasers, no scalpels, no liquid nitrogen.
Skin Classic provides an entirely noninvasive and nonsurgical choice to remove minor skin concerns, such as:
- Skin tags: Small, soft growths of skin that usually appear in skin folds.
- Milia: Small, harmless, white or yellow-tinted cysts most often seen around the eyelids, nose, and cheeks.
- Broken capillaries: Tiny, permanently dilated blood vessels visible just under the skin’s surface, such as spider veins.
- Cherry angiomas: Harmless skin growths made of a cluster of small, dilated capillaries.
- Sebaceous hyperplasia: Enlarged oil glands that form small bumps, usually with a central divot.
How Skin Classic Works
Skin Classic has a small, handheld applicator that makes a big, powerful difference for our patients’ skin.
During a 30-minute treatment session, your Lolia Aesthetics provider uses the Skin Classic wand, about the size of a ballpoint pen, to eliminate skin tags in Georgetown.
Depending on the concern, we customize the Skin Classic settings for your skin. The tip of the Skin Classic applicator delivers high-frequency RF energy as it barely touches the skin. This precise “spark” dehydrates the top layer of the skin tag, vaporizing moisture in the cells so that the skin irregularity dries up.
The treated skin turns white, then pink, and any resultant scabbing disappears within the next 1 to 2 weeks, revealing smoother, clearer skin underneath. For hanging tags, Skin Classic works at the base of the tag, cauterizing as it releases the rest of the skin tag. The treatment area follows the same sequence of changes as it heals.
The RF technology results in the removal of skin imperfections.
Recommended Number of Skin Classic Sessions
During your complimentary consultation, your Lolia Aesthetics provider examines your skin and determines the number of appointments you can expect. We make those judgments based on the type and severity of your skin irregularities, although we may adjust your treatment plan depending on how your skin responds.
We find that on average, our clients see improvements after 1 to 2 sessions. During your consultation, your provider will examine your skin and estimate how many treatments will help you reach your goals.
Enjoy zero downtime and zero recovery time. You may notice immediate improvements following the first session. In certain cases, your results may be permanent. We can schedule additional appointments for maintenance as needed.
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Why We Recommend Skin Classic to Eliminate Skin Tags
In Georgetown and across central Kentucky, patients who come to us with specific skin concerns benefit from Skin Classic for 3 reasons.
1. Skin Classic Delivers Great Results
The targeted improvements from Skin Classic treatment work for multiple minor skin inconsistencies. This allows us to use the device to address multiple concerns in one treatment session.
2. The Treatments Are Fast
Sessions usually take just 15 to 30 minutes, so we can often perform the treatment immediately after a consultation. Plus, many blemishes disappear quickly, sometimes after a single treatment.
3. Zero Downtime After the Session
The RF thermal action only affects the epidermis—the outermost layer of skin. This removes the irregularity with the least amount of required healing. Patients don’t need to plan for any downtime or recovery time.
What to Do Before and After Skin Classic
Our team offers smart tips on what to do before you eliminate skin tags in Georgetown, along with guidelines for after your Skin Classic treatment to support the best results.
Pre-Care Instructions
Our pre-care instructions help your skin remain calm and not overly sensitive prior to treatment.
- Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for 2 weeks.
- Discontinue retinoids. However, do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.
- Avoid using exfoliating or harsh skincare products on the treatment area.
- Don’t wax, thread, or use depilatory creams in the treatment area for 1 week.
Post-Care Instructions
After the procedure, a small crust or scab will develop where Skin Classic removed the irregularity.
- Avoid picking or scratching at any scabs. This could leave scars.
- Wash the area using only your fingertips, avoiding harsh skincare products.
- Limit sun exposure and use SPF moisturizers on exposed skin.
- Keep the area dry for the first 24 to 48 hours, then consistently moisturize.
FAQs About Skin Tags and Skin Tag Removal
Clients who come to Lolia Aesthetics to eliminate skin tags in Georgetown often ask these questions. We’re always happy to answer 🤓
Why am I getting skin tags?
We’ll start with the easiest answer: because you’re human. Over half of adults in the United States will develop skin tags, also known as “acrochordons.” These harmless (but often annoying) growths form for several reasons.
Skin Friction
The most common cause for skin tags appears to be friction. They mostly develop in areas where skin rubs against clothing or other skin. The constant rubbing causes the spot to produce extra cells, which eventually combine to form the skin tag.
Insulin Resistance
When high levels of insulin stay in the bloodstream, they can act as a growth factor. This stimulates excessive skin cell production and connective tissue growth. Having a larger number of skin tags is often associated with obesity and/or diabetes.
Hormone Changes
Our hormones play a massive role in cellular turnover and renewal. Hormonal shifts during pregnancy cause many women to develop skin tags for the first time. The natural hormonal shifts and skin changes experienced during the aging process also contribute to the formation of skin tags.
Increased Weight
The heavier we get, the more skin folds form. Those folds cause increased skin-to-skin and skin-to-clothing friction areas—increasing the chances of skin tag formation.
Genetics
Did your mom or dad have skin tags? If the answer is “yes,” you are more likely to develop them also.
Does Skin Classic treatment for skin tags hurt?
Most clients describe the sensation of Skin Classic treatment to eliminate skin tags in Georgetown as a quick “snap” on the skin, like with a rubber band. Because we only touch the applicator to the skin for a short duration, any discomfort comes and goes quickly.
- One of the bonuses of using Skin Classic over other methods, such as cutting or cryotherapy (freezing), is that Skin Classic doesn’t cause the leftover skin throbbing that these other procedures incur.
Why am I getting so many skin tags?
If you experience a sudden increase in the number of skin tags, there may be a “perfect storm” combination of the reasons they develop. However, you could also have an increase in one specific reason (such as weight gain, hormonal changes, or insulin resistance).
It’s a good idea to check with your primary care physician to test for underlying causes when skin tags noticeably increase in number.
Where can Skin Classic treat skin tags?
Skin Classic doesn’t use lasers, needles, or any invasive application. The accuracy of the treatment, along with the fact that it only affects the top skin layer, makes Skin Classic a great way to treat almost all skin areas.
Patients can remove skin tags from even delicate areas, including the:
- Eyelids
- Underarms (axilla)
- Neck
- Groin
- Under-breast area
- Skin folds
Are skin tags a warning sign?
Skin tags are not necessarily a warning sign for another concern, but they can be. Because so many different factors play a role in their formation, you should reflect on your current health for possible underlying concerns and consider talking to your primary care physician about them.
Some contributing conditions include:
- Metabolic syndrome: This set of conditions contributes to skin tag growth. Metabolic syndrome also increases risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and stroke.
- Diabetes: Because diabetes starts with insulin resistance, the extra insulin can cause a surge in skin tag formation. This can happen even if you’re not yet clinically diabetic.
- Other possible issues: Multiple or rapidly developing skin tags could also be caused by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—which increases insulin resistance—and liver abnormalities—which can cause insulin resistance and chronic inflammation.
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Get Back in the Game of Loving Your Skin
When you get “tagged,” get rid of it with Skin Classic. Book a complimentary consultation at Lolia Aesthetics, so our team can talk with you about your concerns, examine your tags, and create a treatment plan that achieves your goals.
