I've been dealing with a lot of discomfort from an anal skin tag and wondering if surgery is an option to remove it How long does it usually take to heal after the procedure

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Anal skin tags can be removed via minor surgery costing ‚Çπ10,000‚Äì‚Çπ25,000. Recovery takes 7‚Äì10 days with proper hygiene and sitz baths.

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