Description

Sebaceous Hyperplasia is a common, non-contagious, benign condition. It is inflammation of the sebaceous glands in adults of middle age or older. Lesions can be single or multiple and manifest as yellowish, soft, small papules on the face, particularly the nose, cheeks, and forehead.

Cause

Sebaceous Hyperpasia is a disorder of the sebaceous gland in which they become enlarged, they may be present themselves as milky yellow doughnut shaped lesions.

Treatment

There are 2 techniques used to treat Sebaceous Hyperplasia:

1. A probe is used to scrape away excess skin leaving the lesion with a slight graze appearance.
2. A probe is inserted into the Sebaceous Hyperplasia in a verticle fashion drying up the contents.

A slight tingling sensation may be experienced during either procedure.

Aftercare

Following your treatment you may experience:

• A slight reddening/swelling of the skin in the area.
• Warmth in the area that has been treated.
• The appearance of the Sebaceous.
• Hyperplasia may change, it may whiten or flatten before it reduces.
• The skin may feel itchy as the healing process takes place.
• A temporary scab or crust will form. On completion of the healing process this will slough off naturally.

Treatment Price

• Treatment price starts from £50.00.