Skin tags are very common on face, neck and other areas of the body. Most occur due to skin friction in an area and over time a skin tag forms. Most of these skin tags are completely benign and harmless, but are just a nuisance as when they catch in clothing or are scratched bleeding can occur. Any skin lesion that has changed shape, colour, bleeds or weeps over time must be assessed by a doctor. Harmless skin tags and milia are removed mainly by using diathermy. This method cauterises the skin tag and is easily removed in minutes.

Milia are small skin blockages in blind ended pores usually due to application of rich creams/makeup on the face. Removal of milia involves piercing the milia with a sterile needle and cleanly removing the milia from the skin.