Anal Skin Tag Removal at Oshun · Kingston, Jamaica
Cleaner finish. Outpatient.
Anal Skin Tag Removal at Oshun is performed by Dr. Charles Rockhead — a quick outpatient surgical removal of perianal skin tags (often residual from healed haemorrhoids). Performed under local anaesthetic; same-day discharge with one to two weeks of mild restriction.
No obligation · Every consultation is in-person with Dr. Rockhead.
Anal Skin Tag Removal at a glance
Dr. Rockhead
Performs your procedure personally
In person
Consultation before anything is booked
In writing
Your quote, given at consultation
9 Devon Road
Kingston, Jamaica
No obligation
You decide after the consultation
WhatsApp
Questions answered privately
Every visit, without exception
Four things that are true of every visit
Care by an OB/GYN
Every procedure at Oshun is reviewed and led by a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Dr. Rockhead is a physician first — the same one who treats women's health on the other side of his practice.
30 years caring for women
Three decades as a practicing OB/GYN at Amadeo Medical Group, the parent clinical practice. Every Anal Skin Tag Removal plan is reviewed by a physician who has cared for women through pregnancy, surgery, perimenopause, and post-natal recovery.
Written plan first
Every Anal Skin Tag Removal patient leaves consultation with a written plan: areas, technique, timing, recovery, cost. Returning patients refine the same plan rather than starting from scratch every visit.
Conservative, considered
Oshun's approach favours conservative, considered care over aggressive intervention. Decisions are made in conversation with you, options are presented in plain language, and consent is informed at every step.
Treatment Details
Every fact about your first visit, in plain language.
Most first-time patients arrive with the same set of unspoken questions. They are answered below in the order most people think them — from "how much will I need" to "what if I'm pregnant."
Last clinically reviewed: · Medical reviewer: Dr. Charles Rockhead, Medical Director, Oshun Cosmetic Services
01Anal Skin Tag Removal 101
The procedure itself.
Anal skin tag removal is an office-based surgical excision of perianal skin tags — loose flaps of skin around the anal opening. Tags are usually the leftover skin from healed external haemorrhoids or anal fissure healing. Removal is for hygiene, comfort, or cosmetic reasons.
How long it's been around
Perianal skin tag excision is a long-established minor surgical procedure performed in colorectal and general surgery practice.
What we treat with it
Perianal skin tags causing difficulty with hygiene, irritation, itching, or cosmetic concern. The tags themselves are benign but can interfere with cleanliness and comfort.
The honest version
Why anal skin tag removal sometimes disappoints.
Tag removal disappoints when the underlying haemorrhoidal disease isn't also addressed, or when new tags develop afterwards.
Skin tags are usually leftovers from prior haemorrhoidal disease. If a patient still has active internal haemorrhoids or recurrent external thrombosis, removing the existing tags doesn't prevent new ones from forming. A complete anorectal assessment at consultation catches the underlying condition that the tags are pointing to.
The other consideration is the difference between true skin tags and other perianal lesions. Condylomata (warts), molluscum, and rare neoplasms can look superficially like skin tags. Clinical examination — rather than self-diagnosis — is the first step.
At Oshun, we don't run that model. Anal Skin Tag Removal here is physician-led from consultation through follow-up, with a written plan in your hands and a follow-up visit on the calendar before you leave.
02Medical Leadership
The same physician, from first question to final follow-up.
Every anal skin tag removal at Oshun is performed by Dr. Rockhead personally. Anorectal anatomic familiarity matters here — preserving the anal canal and sphincter function while removing loose tissue is a surgical judgement.
Dr. Charles Rockhead, Medical Director — Oshun Cosmetic Services, Kingston.
Dr. Charles Rockhead
Medical Director · Board-Certified OB/GYN · 30+ years of practice
Dr. Charles Rockhead is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with more than thirty years of practice in Kingston. He is the Medical Director of Oshun Cosmetic Services and the founding physician of Amadeo Medical Group, the parent clinical practice.
A Anal Skin Tag Removal visit at Oshun follows a clear sequence — from consultation through the procedure itself through follow-up. Here is what happens, step by step.
i.
Consultation
Before any Anal Skin Tag Removal is scheduled, you meet Dr. Rockhead in person at 9 Devon Road. He reviews your medical history, examines you as appropriate, and explains the options — including the option not to proceed. You leave with a clear written plan and a quote.
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Preparation
Light meal day of procedure. Bowel movement before arriving is helpful. Stop blood thinners 7–10 days before where medically safe.
iii.
The tag excision
After local anaesthetic is injected at the base of each tag, Dr. Rockhead excises each tag using fine scissors or electrocautery. Bleeding is controlled with pressure or cautery; closure is usually open (heal by secondary intention) or with a small absorbable suture for larger excisions.
iv.
Recovery & follow-up
Sitz baths (warm water) 2–3 times daily and after bowel movements for the first 2 weeks. High-fibre diet and stool softeners. Prescribed analgesics and antiseptic wipes. Wound check at 2 weeks; final healing review at 6 weeks.
How much you'll need
One or more tags can be removed in a single office visit. The number addressed depends on size and location.
Will it hurt?
Performed under local anaesthesia in the office. The local injection is the only briefly uncomfortable part.
How long the visit takes
Plan for about 20–40 minutes for the procedure; total visit 45–60 minutes.
Time off after
Most patients return to work the same day or next day. Avoid strenuous exercise, prolonged sitting on hard surfaces, and swimming for 2 weeks.
04Results & aftercare
Recovery and follow-up.
Immediate removal of the tags. Final healing visible by 4–6 weeks. The result is permanent (the specific tag does not regrow, though new tags can develop separately).
The days before your visit
Light meal day of procedure. Bowel movement before arriving is helpful. Stop blood thinners 7–10 days before where medically safe.
Right after your visit
Sitz baths (warm water) 2–3 times daily and after bowel movements for the first 2 weeks. High-fibre diet and stool softeners. Prescribed analgesics and antiseptic wipes.
Two-week follow-up
Wound check at 2 weeks; final healing review at 6 weeks.
05Is Anal Skin Tag Removal right for you
Who gets the most out of Anal Skin Tag Removal at Oshun.
Who should not have Anal Skin Removal
Active perianal infection, abscess, or fistula; uncontrolled inflammatory bowel disease; bleeding disorders; uncontrolled diabetes; pregnancy (relative).
Anal Skin Tag Removal isn't a one-size category — the right approach depends on your specific situation. Below are common patient profiles we see. If one sounds like you, an in-person consultation at 9 Devon Road is the next step.
Hygiene difficulty
Tags interfering with cleaning
Tags large enough that proper hygiene becomes difficult, leading to recurrent irritation, itching, or skin breakdown.
Post-haemorrhoid
Residual tags after haemorrhoid resolution
Many patients have residual skin tags after an external haemorrhoid has resolved on its own. The active condition is gone; the leftover skin remains.
Cosmetic concern
Patient-led cosmetic concern
Some patients seek removal for aesthetic reasons alone. The procedure is the same once the indication is established.
Symptom workup
Tags during workup of perianal symptoms
Patients with itching, bleeding, or discomfort sometimes have skin tags found during examination. Removal can be combined with workup for the underlying condition.
06Logistics, cost & safety
Booking and pricing.
Consultation policy
Every Anal Skin Tag Removal patient meets Dr. Rockhead in person at the 9 Devon Road clinic before any procedure is scheduled. (Virtual consultations are not currently offered.)
Where treatments happen
Anal skin tag removal is performed in the procedure room at Oshun, 9 Devon Road, Kingston.
What it costs
Priced per tag or as a package for multiple tags. The written quote at consultation reflects the number addressed.
How to pay
Cash, debit, credit card, or approved financing.
Insurance
Cosmetic removal is not covered. Documented functional indications (recurrent hygiene-related dermatitis, persistent symptoms) may qualify for partial insurance coverage.
If this sounds right
The next step is a conversation, not a commitment.
Every Anal Skin Tag Removal patient at Oshun starts with a consultation. Twenty minutes, in-person at 9 Devon Road, with Dr. Rockhead. No procedure is scheduled, no quote is signed, no pressure either way. You leave with a plan and a price — or you leave with neither.
No obligation · Every consultation is in-person with Dr. Rockhead.
The honest answers
Nine questions every nervous first-timer asks.
Open any of them. We've written each answer the way Dr. Rockhead would actually say it — not the way a brochure would.
Are anal skin tags dangerous?
No — perianal skin tags themselves are benign. Removal is for hygiene, comfort, or cosmetic reasons. Any unfamiliar perianal lesion should be examined to confirm it's a true skin tag rather than something else.
Will the tags grow back?
The specific tag removed does not grow back. However, if the underlying condition (haemorrhoids, recurrent thrombosis) continues, new tags can develop.
How painful is the procedure?
The local anaesthetic injection is briefly uncomfortable. The excision itself is painless. Post-operative discomfort is moderate for the first 2–3 days, easily managed with sitz baths and prescribed analgesics.
How long does healing take?
Initial healing within 2 weeks; final healing visible at 4–6 weeks.
Can I have multiple tags removed at once?
Yes — multiple tags can be removed in a single office visit, priced as a package.
What are the risks of anal skin tag removal?
Bleeding, infection, scar discomfort, delayed healing, and rarely changes in continence (very uncommon with peripheral tag excision).
Is this related to haemorrhoid surgery?
It's a milder, more limited procedure. Skin tag removal addresses leftover skin only. Active haemorrhoidal disease requires a different procedure and is discussed separately.
Is anal skin tag removal covered by insurance?
Cosmetic removal is not covered. Documented functional indications may qualify for partial coverage.
How do I book an anal skin tag removal consultation?
Booking is a two-step process: a private consultation first with examination, then procedure scheduling. WhatsApp (876) 676-6297.
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Anal skin tag removal is a small office procedure with a real comfort and hygiene payoff. The consultation is where the tags get examined, any underlying condition gets identified, and the plan gets written.
