We’re now in Belgravia, SW1. Two London locations, one standard of care.

We’re now in Belgravia, SW1. Two London locations, one standard of care.

We’re now in Belgravia, SW1. Two London locations, one standard of care.

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Pregnancy and childbirth are among the most common reasons anal skin tags form. A good deal of what appears in the weeks after birth improves on its own, so the first piece of advice is usually to wait.

This comes up constantly and is talked about almost never. A lot of women finish the postnatal period aware of something that was not there before, unsure whether it is normal, unsure who to ask, and reluctant to raise it at an appointment that is mostly about the baby.

It is normal, it is common, and it is treatable. It is also often worth leaving alone for a while, which is the part nobody says.

Why pregnancy causes them

Three things stack up.

A skin tag is usually what is left behind afterwards. When an external haemorrhoid swells and then settles, the skin that was stretched over it does not always shrink back, and that residual flap of skin is the tag. It is not a haemorrhoid, and it will not flare or resolve.

What settles, and what does not

Which is why the order matters. Wait for the swelling to settle, and then look at what you are actually left with. A great many women find there is far less there than they feared at six weeks.

So when should you have it looked at?

There is no rule, and anybody who gives you a precise number is guessing. As a general approach:

• If it is uncomfortable but settling, give it time. The picture at a few months is usually very different from the picture at a few weeks.
• If you are planning another pregnancy before long, it is reasonable to wait, since the same pressures may simply produce the same result again.
• If something has stopped changing and is still catching, still sore, or still making the area difficult to keep clean, that is the point at which removal is worth discussing.

When not to wait

Removal is a minor procedure taking around 30 minutes, carried out under local anaesthetic given as a few tiny injections that numb the area completely. At Bodyvie it is performed by Dr Vadim Corjos (GMC 7822977), a cosmetic surgeon with fifteen years of surgical practice across general, trauma and reconstructive surgery, with a female chaperone present throughout. The New Doctor Consult/Treatment – Anal Skin Tag Removal is £100, paid when you book online, and treatment starts from £495.

Tell us at consultation if you are breastfeeding or pregnant, and it will be taken into account in what we advise and when.

Practically: both clinics are private and unhurried, and our Belgravia clinic has no shopfront and no signage on the street. Appointments are usually straightforward to fit around childcare, and you are welcome to bring somebody with you.

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Frequently asked questions

Are anal skin tags common after childbirth?

Very. Pregnancy and delivery are among the most common causes. Increased pelvic pressure, constipation and the pushing stage of labour all make haemorrhoids more likely, and a skin tag is often what remains once a haemorrhoid has settled.

Will it go away on its own?

The swelling and the haemorrhoids very often improve considerably in the weeks and months after birth. An established skin tag will not. Once the skin has formed, it stays until it is removed.

How long should I wait before doing anything about it?

There is no fixed rule, but waiting until the postnatal swelling has settled is sensible, because what is there at a few months is usually much less than what was there at a few weeks. If you are planning another pregnancy before long, waiting is also reasonable.

Can I have it removed while I am breastfeeding?

Tell us at consultation and it will be taken into account in what we advise. It is a short procedure under local anaesthetic, and Dr Corjos will talk through timing and anything relevant to you specifically.

Is it safe to have it removed during pregnancy?

We would not normally recommend it. Pregnancy is generally a time to manage symptoms conservatively and wait, particularly as the same pressures are likely to continue until after delivery.

I am sore and bleeding months after giving birth. Is that a skin tag?

Possibly not. A skin tag does not usually hurt and does not usually bleed. Persistent pain or bleeding after childbirth can indicate an anal fissure or an injury sustained during delivery, and both are worth having identified. Please arrange to be seen rather than waiting it out.

How much does removal cost?

The New Doctor Consult/Treatment – Anal Skin Tag Removal is £100, paid when you book online and redeemable in full against the cost of treatment. Removal starts from £495, with each additional skin tag treated in the same appointment charged at £100. Your final cost is confirmed following your consultation.

Will I be examined by a man?

Anal skin tag removal at Bodyvie is performed by Dr Vadim Corjos. A female chaperone is present throughout the examination and the procedure, every time, without you having to ask. If you would prefer to discuss this before booking, our reception team can talk it through with you.