Skin tags are small growths that typically are found in areas of friction where clothing often rubs, such as neck, chest, underarms, back, and groin, but can also be found under the lower eyelids. They can be bothersome as they can catch on clothing or jewelry, and this trauma can sometimes cause the area to bleed and make it open to infections. These can be easily and safely removed in the office under local anesthesia.
Techniques used:
Shave Excision: the skin tag is removed by surgically cutting it off at the level of the skin, leaving as imperceptible a scar as possible.
Electrodessication: the skin tag is burned off using heat
Cryosurgery: the skin tag is frozen off using a probe containing liquid nitrogen.
DR. ASHLEY TREGASKISS
COSMETIC, PLASTIC, AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON | BLOG
Dr. Ashley Tregaskiss is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Vancouver with over 20 years of experience and a practice increasingly dedicated to advanced facial and neck rejuvenation.
Following a decade at Vancouver General Hospital treating complex craniofacial trauma and head and neck conditions, he transitioned fully into private practice in 2024. This background provides a level of anatomical expertise and surgical precision that directly informs his aesthetic work.
Dr. Tregaskiss specializes in facelift and neck lift surgery, eyelid rejuvenation, facial fat transfer, and laser-based skin rejuvenation. He has particular expertise in combining facial surgery with laser treatments to enhance skin quality and achieve more refined, natural results. His approach is defined by careful planning, technical precision, and a commitment to outcomes that are balanced, elegant, and undetectable.