Réhabital
Skin Tag Removal in Côte Saint-Luc
Skin tags are small, soft skin growths that appear on the neck, underarms, under the breasts or on the eyelids. They are harmless, but they catch on clothing and jewellery, get irritated and become a daily nuisance. At Réhabital in Côte Saint-Luc we remove them with targeted FreezPen cryotherapy by DermaSpark — precise, quick and incision-free.
Book an AppointmentUnderstanding This Condition
A skin tag is made of collagen fibres and small vessels wrapped in a thin layer of skin. It forms mostly in friction zones, which explains its typical location on the neck, underarms, groin and under the breasts. Contributing factors include repeated friction, genetics, pregnancy, hormonal shifts, excess weight and insulin resistance. These lesions are not contagious and do not turn into cancer, but any growth that changes colour, bleeds spontaneously or enlarges quickly must be medically assessed before any cosmetic treatment. FreezPen cryotherapy delivers nitrous oxide at -89 °C onto a millimetre-wide area. The cold destroys the lesion cells while sparing surrounding skin; the tag darkens and falls off naturally within one to three weeks.
Common Symptoms
Common Causes
Repeated skin friction
Skin rubbing against skin or clothing stimulates local collagen growth, which is why tags cluster in body folds.
Hormonal factors
Pregnancy and hormonal changes favour multiple skin tags, often on the neck and under the breasts.
Genetic predisposition
A family history of multiple skin tags is common; some people develop them from their thirties.
Metabolic factors
Excess weight and insulin resistance are associated with a higher number of lesions, partly through increased friction.
Our Treatment Approach
Each session begins with a visual assessment of every lesion to confirm it is a benign skin tag rather than something requiring medical review. The FreezPen is then applied for a few seconds with millimetre precision, protecting the healthy skin around it. The sensation is a brief stinging cold. Anaesthesia is not needed in most cases and no sutures are required. Most skin tags resolve after one application; larger lesions may need a second session three to four weeks later.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
The initial visit takes 20–30 minutes depending on the number of lesions. Afterwards the area may redden, swell slightly or form a small scab. The tag darkens and falls off on its own within one to three weeks. Do not scratch or pull it.
At-Home Self-Care Tips
- Keep the area clean and dry for the first few days.
- Do not scratch or remove the scab.
- Apply sunscreen on exposed areas while healing.
- Avoid tight clothing that rubs the treated area.
- Never cut off a skin tag yourself.
- Report any lesion that changes colour, bleeds or grows quickly.
Prognosis & Recovery Timeline
Success rates after one or two sessions are very high for typical skin tags. The treated lesion does not grow back, though new ones can appear elsewhere if friction factors persist.
When to See Us at Réhabital
Book if your skin tags get irritated, bleed or bother you cosmetically. See a physician first if a lesion is irregularly pigmented, has changed recently or bleeds without trauma.
Why Réhabital Clinic
Réhabital uses DermaSpark FreezPen technology designed for superficial skin lesions. Every treatment follows a careful assessment to ensure a clean, safe cosmetic result.
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D4-5800 Cavendish Blvd
Côte Saint-Luc, QC H4W 2T5
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Sun: 10AM–4PM
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