Care program · Doral, Florida
Viva Wart & Skin Tag Assessment
A small skin growth deserves the right identification before anyone tries to remove it. Warts and skin tags are different conditions, and a changing or bleeding growth should not be assumed to be either one.
About this program
An assessment can review its appearance, location, duration, irritation, and any treatments already used. Non-genital warts may be managed with selected topical treatment or an office procedure such as freezing, depending on the person and site. More than one treatment may be needed.
Skin tags often need no treatment unless they cause discomfort or another concern; selected removal methods include snipping, freezing, or electrodesiccation. These are general options, not confirmation that a particular procedure is offered onsite. Removing a growth can involve discomfort, bleeding, infection, pigment changes, or a scar.
A suspicious lesion may need specialist assessment or a tissue sample before removal is considered. Avoid applying wart remover to skin tags, cutting growths yourself, or using unapproved home removal products. Bring information about blood-thinning medicines, diabetes, healing problems, and immune conditions.
Request an evaluation through the main Viva Centers appointment page. Confirm the diagnosis, procedure availability, location, aftercare, and cost; cosmetic removal may have different coverage from medically necessary care.
What we treat, assess, and coordinate
What we treat
- Discussion of selected non-genital wart treatments
- Assessment of irritated skin tags
- Individualized removal and aftercare discussions
What we assess
- Changing, bleeding, painful, or uncertain skin growths
- Location, size, irritation, and prior treatment
- Diabetes, immune conditions, and healing risks
What we coordinate
- Dermatology review for suspicious or uncertain lesions
- Selected tissue sampling through an appropriate service
- Outside removal procedures when indicated and available
Conditions in this program
What the first visit includes
We begin with your questions, history, available records, and shared next steps.
Learn about evaluation →Treatment options
Your provider discusses practical options and follow-up that fit your situation.
Explore treatment planning →Clinical team
Meet the team →Appointments, insurance, and location
10560 NW 27th St, Suite 101, Doral, FL 33172 · +1-305-209-0001
Hours: Mon–Fri 08:30–16:30; Sat 09:00–13:00.
Insurance informationSee how to bookFrequently asked questions
Are warts and skin tags the same?
No. They have different causes and treatment options. Assessment helps distinguish them from other growths.
Can I use wart remover on a skin tag?
No. It can damage the surrounding skin. Avoid home cutting or unapproved removal products.
Does every wart clear after one treatment?
No. Treatment may require repeated visits, and the plan depends on location and your health.
Is removal always medically necessary?
No. Many skin tags are harmless. Irritation and other concerns can guide discussion; cosmetic coverage differs by plan.
Will removal leave a scar?
Scarring or pigment change is possible. Discuss method, healing risks, and aftercare before a procedure.
Do you provide every removal method onsite?
This page does not establish onsite procedure availability. Confirm the method, provider, location, cost, and any pathology arrangements after assessment.
Why might a lesion need assessment before removal?
Different skin growths can look similar. A lesion that changes, bleeds, fails to heal, or has an uncertain appearance may need specialty assessment or a sample. Removing it for appearance alone can miss the diagnostic question, so confirm the diagnosis and any recommended pathology arrangements first.
What should I discuss about healing and aftercare?
Mention diabetes, medicines that affect bleeding, immune conditions, and previous healing problems. Ask about the selected method, expected skin changes, dressing instructions, and who to contact for concerns. Follow-up needs vary; fever with spreading redness or bleeding that does not stop requires prompt assessment.
Urgent symptoms
- Uncontrolled bleeding or fainting needs emergency care
- Seek urgent assessment for fever with rapidly spreading redness after skin treatment
- Arrange prompt evaluation for a changing, bleeding, or nonhealing growth
Call 911 for a life-threatening emergency.
Urgent guidance →When we refer
Changing or suspicious lesions, facial or genital growths, and difficult-to-treat lesions may need dermatology or another appropriate service. Diagnosis precedes cosmetic removal; confirm procedures and pathology arrangements separately.
Sources
- Warts: Diagnosis and treatment — American Academy of Dermatology
- Skin tags: Why they develop, and how to remove them — American Academy of Dermatology
- FDA Drug Topics: Fraudulent Drugs — skin lesion products — U.S. Food and Drug Administration