Sebaceous Hyperplasia

Sebaceous Hyperplasia is also known as senile sebaceous hyperplasia or seborrheic hyperplasia is a benign growth of the sebaceous (oil) glands.

Before treatment, during the healing process, and after

It most commonly occurs in middle-aged or older people.  It presents as single or multiple yellowish white bumps on the forehead, cheeks and nose and can occasionally occur on other areas such as the areola (near the nipples), chest, scrotum and penis.

Sebaceous hyperplasia appears as small whitish-yellow bumps, 1 to 3 mm in diameter. The bumps have a centrally placed tiny pit and, in some cases, visible blood vessels. The central pit is surrounded by white-yellow tiny lumps.  They are soft to touch and tend to persist without treatment.

The condition can also sometimes be seen in new-born babies  on the nose, upper lip and forehead due to the mother’s hormones.  Very rarely, these spots can be seen in other inherited skin conditions.
The exact cause of sebaceous hyperplasia is not known. It is thought to be associated with changes in circulating androgen hormones as a person ages.

How is sebaceous hyperplasia treated?

Sebaceous hyperplasia is a benign condition and tends to persist for many years but does not grow into cancer and therefore apart for aesthetic purposes no treatment is required. If it is bothering a person it can be treated with physical methods such as cryotherapy, light cautery, fine wire diathermy, laser ablation, shave or surgical excision.

At Inskin we treat the hyperplasia by desiccating  the blemish with thermolysis emitted via a tiny surgical precision probe. This results in a scab which will heal to reveal cleaner skin with minimal risk of scarring and pigmentation

Typically just one treatment is required but some larger/deeper set hyperplasia may require a further treatment

We have been Specialists in this treatment since 2013 rest assured that you are in safe, knowledgeable, experienced hands

We invite you to book a full consultation and test patch Please see details  prior to treatment

Aftercare advice –

please read so that your personal schedule and treatment can be planned accordingly

Why choose inskin clinic?

Inskin Group are a small specialist team of doctors, nurses, clinical professionals providing personally tailored, targeted treatments at realistic prices.

We take great pride in the services we offer and will make sure you will receive the best possible care and treatment when you are with us.

Book a consultation at the Inskin Clinic in Altrincham, Manchester by getting in touch with our dedicated team on 0161 637 7626 or, by filling out our enquiry form and a member of our team will aim to get back to you straight away.

Alternatively, you can check out our offers page which details all the great deals we have available on a wide range of treatments.

 

Prices

  • Full consultation and test patch (30 - 45 mins) redeemed against treatment £45
  • Small amount of Hyperplasia (up to 15 minute treatment) £130
  • Additional treatment within a 2 month period £80
  • Up to 30 minute treatment £180