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Anal Tag

Anal deformities are common and may be caused by a wide range of conditions; Most conditions are benign, commonly due to prolapsed internal hemorrhoids, external hemorrhoids, anal tags, anal polyp, sentinel pile, anal skin folds, and anal warts. Laser anal cosmetic surgery is a cosmetic procedure developed by the anorectal expert, Dr. Steven Shu, to specifically address anal deformities in a painless fashion.

Patients undergoing anal cosmetic surgery will first meet for a consultation and may choose to receive the muscle relaxant 1-2 weeks prior to the procedure. The procedure is typically performed in an office under a local anesthetic.

If the patients have significant internal hemorrhoids, they should consider treating internal hemorrhoids with infra-red coagulation (IRC) and banding before considering anal cosmetic surgery. Anal fissure patients may directly benefit from anal cosmetic surgery without a separate surgery.

What are the indications for Painless Laser Anal Rejuve?

Patients who experience any anal deformities that may or may not involve anal symptoms should consider Painless Laser Anal RejuveTM. Patients who have had prior hemorrhoid treatments and now require additional treatments for cosmetic reasons are also good candidates.

What are the intended results?

Anal deformities and anal symptoms will either improve or disappear completely. Patients will see a more youthful appearance with smoother and flatter opening in the anus.

How is the procedure performed?

Under local anesthesia, the anal deformities are corrected by removing external hemorrhoids, anal tags and polyp, sentinel pile, redundant anal skin folds, and anal warts. The wounds are then closed with sutures and aligned to achieve good cosmetic results. The patient will also need to follow the post-operative anal care instructions.

Is the procedure truly painless?

Yes, Dr. Shu has developed a special protocol and medications to guarantee a painless procedure and minimize the post-operative discomfort and pain. Dr. Shu will explain to you at the consultation how each painless step of the procedure is achieved.

What is the difference between laser anal rejuvenation and hemorrhoid surgery?

Painless Laser Anal Rejuve Laser is a pain-free procedure with a special protocol that focuses more on one's anal appearance. In addition to removing the existing external hemorrhoids, Painless Laser Anal Rejuve also removes other anal growths, such as anal tags, anal polyp, sentinel pile, anal skin folds, and anal warts. The post-operative pain is minimal, whereas traditional hemorrhoid surgery removes the advanced internal hemorrhoids and focuses more on the symptoms relieve. The traditional hemorrhoidectomy is usually performed in the hospital, and is usually associated with significant post-operative pain.

Does insurance cover this procedure?

No, insurance does not cover the costs for Painless Laser Anal Rejuve because it is a cosmetic procedure. However, insurance usually covers the cost of traditional treatments of symptomatic hemorrhoids