Negative Effects of Skin Tag Removal?

In general, it is better to see a board-certified dermatologist to have lesions evaluated and removed. Not only do we have the experience to know safe (benign) skin growths from potential dangerous (cancerous) ones, but we know how to properly remove skin growths like skin tags to yield excellent cosmetic results. It sounds like the person you saw wasn't a dermatologist and may not have known how to properly remove the skin tags. I hope your next experience is a much better one... more

My guess is that your technician didn't know what he was doing, quite frankly. Many people use machines or cauterizing tools to do treatments like this, but if you don't actually numb with lidocaine injections before you do it, you burn and disfigure the skin. See a board-certified dermatologist to go over your concerns, and do NOT go to a med spa for treatments like this - it's exceptionally dangerous, which unfortunately, you've now witnessed yourself.

Skin Tags and Moles should be treated only by a plastic surgeon or a dermatologist. SPA is not the appropriate place to get medical and surgical care. Cosult a plastic surgeon for appropriate diagnosis and treatment