Sebaceous Hyperplasia

Service Description

Sebaceous hyperplasia is a common and harmless skin condition caused by clogged hair follicles. In some cases, the clogged hair follicles may be because you have too many sebaceous glands, in other cases the glands may be overactive, producing more oil than your skin needs. Treatment methods vary, depending on the type and size of the lesion. Some techniques used in the clinic are - ​​ Shave excision: this involves literally shaving lumps and bumps off flush to the skin surface Curettage: scraping away lesions Excision with stitches Cauterising: using heat to destroy tissue via a electrical current Cryotherapy: using liquid nitrogen to freeze the lesion Acid therapy: to dissolve cholesterol deposits and certain types of scars Intra-lesional steroid therapy: to reduce excess scar tissue (hypertrophic/keloid), improve acne cysts MINOR SKIN PROCEDURES - SAME DAY CONSULTATION & TREATMENT Prices for minor procedures include same-day consultation worth £55 on the first visit only if a same-day procedure has been offered. Please note that if the procedure is not carried out, the consultation fee of £55 applies. It is not necessary to book an additional consultation appointment. All prices quoted are per session, not per lesion. Number of lesions treated per session varies dependent on size. The precise method of removal varies, depending on physical examination. This will be discussed at your appointment. Lesions will only be removed following assessment and if safe to do so. Some lesions may require a histology examination which may incur an additional charge.