Skin Tag, Wart and Mole Removal in Pune

What are skin tags, warts and moles?

These are three of the most common small growths on the skin. They look different and need different treatment.

Growth	What it is	Typical look
Skin tag	A small flap of normal skin on a narrow stalk	Soft, skin-coloured or brown; neck, underarms, eyelids, groin, under the breasts
Wart (masa)	A growth caused by a virus (human papillomavirus)	Rough, raised, sometimes with black dots; hands, feet, face
Mole (til)	A cluster of pigment cells	Brown or black, flat or raised, round or oval

All three are usually harmless. People have them removed because they catch on clothing or jewellery, bleed when rubbed, spread (warts) or affect appearance.

When does a growth need checking first?

Most growths can be recognised by eye, often with a magnifying light (dermatoscope). A doctor should look carefully at any mole or spot that:

• is new in adult life or changing in size, shape or colour;
• has an irregular edge or more than one colour;
• is larger than about 6 mm;
• itches, bleeds, crusts or does not heal.

These can be signs of skin cancer. Such moles are removed whole and sent to the laboratory, never burned off without testing.

What are the removal methods?

Method	Used for	What to expect
Radiofrequency (RF) cautery	Skin tags, small warts, raised moles	A fine electrical tip removes the growth and seals the skin; a small scab
Snipping	Skin tags on a stalk	Quick; a tiny wound
Freezing (cryotherapy)	Warts	A blister; may need repeat sessions
Shave removal	Raised moles	Flat, slightly paler mark; sample sent to the laboratory
Excision with stitches	Flat moles, suspicious moles, larger growths	A fine line scar; the whole mole is tested

How is removal performed?

1. Check: each growth is examined, and the method chosen for it.
2. Numbing: numbing cream or a small injection of local anaesthetic.
3. Removal: the growth is removed by cautery, snipping, shave or excision. Several skin tags can be treated in one sitting.
4. Closure or dressing: after excision, fine stitches close the skin. Cautery and shave wounds are covered with ointment or a small dressing.
5. Laboratory: moles and any unusual growth are sent for testing.

The video on this page shows skin tag removal with radiofrequency cautery.

How should you prepare, and what should you ask?

• Tell the doctor about blood thinners, diabetes, a tendency to keloids and any pacemaker (relevant to cautery).
• Point out every spot you would like removed, and any that have changed.

Questions to ask:

• Which method is suitable for each of my growths?
• Will this mole be tested in the laboratory?
• What mark will be left, and how should I care for it?

What is recovery like?

Time	What to expect for most patients
Same day	Back to normal activities; small scabs or dressings
Days 1-7	Keep the areas clean, apply ointment as advised; do not pick scabs
Days 5-10	Stitches removed after excision, if used
Weeks 1-2	Scabs fall off; pink marks remain
Months 1-6	Marks fade; sun protection helps

What are the risks?

• A mark or scar, usually small and fading; raised scars or keloids are uncommon, more likely on the chest and shoulders.
• Lighter or darker spots where growths were removed, more likely in brown skin.
• Infection, uncommon.
• Recurrence, especially of warts, and of moles after shave removal.
• Bleeding, usually stopped with gentle pressure.

Contact the clinic for spreading redness, pus, increasing pain or fever.

What results can you expect?

The growths are gone the same day, leaving small marks that fade over weeks to months. Laboratory results, when taken, are discussed at follow-up. Warts may need a repeat session.

What affects the cost of skin tag, wart and mole removal in Pune?

• Number and size of the growths.
• Method: cautery, freezing, shave or excision.
• Site, such as the face or eyelids.
• Laboratory testing, when needed.
• Follow-up visits or repeat sessions for warts.

Removal for cosmetic reasons is usually not covered by insurance; removal of a suspicious mole may be.