A Common Concern,
Rarely Discussed
Anal skin tag removal in Charlotte, NC is performed by Dr. Kevin Stepp, MD, FACOG, URPS at Advanced Pelvic Surgery and Urogynecology of Charlotte.
Anal skin tags — also called perianal skin tags, hemorrhoid tags, or fibroepithelial polyps — are benign, soft protrusions of redundant skin at the perianal margin. They are common sequelae of prior hemorrhoidal disease, childbirth trauma, or chronic inflammation. They are typically non-pathological, but can cause hygiene difficulty, friction irritation, or aesthetic irregularity at the perineum.
Many women who present for consultation have already been told by an OB/GYN that these tags are normal remnants from childbirth or prior hemorrhoids, and that they are not a medical problem. That assessment is often clinically accurate — but it does not mean removal is unavailable or inadvisable for patients who wish to address them.
The "Smooth Bridge" Concept
Dr. Stepp approaches perineal anatomy structurally. The skin connecting the vaginal opening to the anus — the perineum — ideally forms a smooth, uninterrupted bridge. When tags or redundant folds disrupt this contour, the result can be hygiene difficulty, friction, and aesthetic irregularity. Removal targets the specific area of disruption, supporting a smoother transition between these structures.