Skin Tags

Get the Skinny on Skin Tags

Skin tags can be unsightly and uncomfortable. While these growths are harmless, at the Interior Dermatology Centre of Kelowna, British Columbia, we offer simple and effective skin tag removal options to eliminate those bothersome growths. Our doctors work alongside our team of professionals to provide skin care for patients and assist with specific concerns such as the growth, development, testing, and removal of skin tags and other common changes that may develop on the skin.

What to Expect with Skin Tags

A skin tag is a fleshy growth made up of blood vessels and collagen fibres. They are benign (won’t cause cancer) but can become inflamed, make people feel self-conscious, and just get in the way of your day-to-day life. They are most common in areas where clothing or jewelry causes friction with the skin. In some, family history and age impact their growth. There are various types of skin tags that can develop on the skin, so working with a provider to identify and get rid of skin tags is critical to addressing the issue. If we have any concerns about a skin growth that may indicate skin cancer, our doctors will perform a biopsy to send to a lab for further evaluation. Benign skin tags can be removed in a few different ways with our assistance.

Skin Tag Treatments with Dermatologists Kelowna British Columbia Interior Dermatology Centre

Cosmetic Solutions at IDC

Schedule an appointment with our board-certified dermatologists to determine the best possible treatment plan for your specific skin goals and concerns.

  • Cryotherapy uses (very!) cold liquid nitrogen to freeze and diminish the offending skin tag and may remove the skin tag entirely.

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  • This procedure harnesses a low-voltage electric charge through a needle to address problematic skin tags.

  • This procedure is generally reserved for larger growths and should always be performed by a board-certified dermatologist.

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Best Treatments for your Skin Tags

  • Cryotherapy

    Liquid nitrogen is precision-applied, triggering an immune response in your body to begin replacing damaged cells with new ones. Your benign skin lesions are naturally replaced with fresh, clear skin in a matter of weeks. 

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  • Skincare

    We go to great lengths to ensure that every product we carry is the most advanced, clinically proven option available to ensure you get the best and most natural results every time.

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Meet Dr. Dianne Burrows, MD, FRCPC

Dr. Dianne Burrows is a board-certified dermatologist and a respected Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Continuously enhancing her expertise in both medical and cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Burrows engages in ongoing education and clinical trial work, reflecting her commitment to lifelong learning in dermatology and helping her patients. Dr. Burrows founded and currently leads the Interior Dermatology Centre, providing patients with medical and cosmetic care.