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NSFW/TMI - Anal Skin Tag Surgery

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SeekingHelp8686 · 17/08/2023 01:22

Hi everyone,

I know there are a few threads on here already about anal skin tags, but thought I'd start a new one. I believe I have this condition and am looking for more examples of positive experiences - especially from those who had tags with "wide bases" - my own is a sort of puffy area that is wider than it is "tall" - which I believe makes it more complex to remove. Still hopeful for local anesthetic if/when I do it, rather than GA. My main questions are: how on earth do the wounds NOT get infected in such a germ filled area; and if anyone has recommendations of clinics in Canada/Ontario/Toronto. I'd much prefer laser excision, but only one clinic in Canada offers it, a four hour plane ride from me. Anyone who has been through this who wishes to share their experience is welcome. I'm wanting mine removed for all the usual reasons - hygiene, irritation, and cosmetic. On the latter point, I haven't even dated since this developed. Feeling a little defeated by the whole ordeal already, and I've not even done the surgery yet. Thank you <3

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Happymummymummyoffour · 15/11/2023 20:19

Hey! I had mine done today, but I’m based in the Uk. Mine was quite big, unsure about specific dimensions. I’m not in much pain. Feels no different pain wise to having my anus waxed. So far so good. I had general anaesthetic and that was a positive experience recovery wise. Best sleep I’ve had in ages ☺️

SixtiesSass · 04/05/2024 09:01

Happymummymummyoffour · 15/11/2023 20:19

Hey! I had mine done today, but I’m based in the Uk. Mine was quite big, unsure about specific dimensions. I’m not in much pain. Feels no different pain wise to having my anus waxed. So far so good. I had general anaesthetic and that was a positive experience recovery wise. Best sleep I’ve had in ages ☺️

Hello, how did your recovery go with this in the end? I had mine done 8 days ago. Day 1 was fine but every day since has been horrific once I’ve been to the toilet. Wish I hadn’t had it done. Just trying to find any solutions to what has helped with healing or taking the pain away.

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