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Will i need stitches after i have skin tags removed? i have a couple of skin tags on my back that have been bothering me. when the doctor removes them, will they heal with just a band-aid or will i need stitches?
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If : If the base of the skin tag is a small area and the doctor does not need to cut through all the underlying skin then it may be able to be done without stitches. The difference between just skin tags and concern over something more significant may play a role in deciding how deep a cut is needed.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Unlikely: I've only put in a stitch after removing a skin tag if it was a really big skin tag, maybe bigger than 1/2 inch wide.
Answered 3/18/2013
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