If you are looking for seborrhoeic keratosis then our specialist Dermatologists are able to provide you with sound advice and excellent operating skills. Based in Birmingham, we offer mole removal to all those in the vicinity including Solihull and the West Midlands.
Seborrhoeic keratosis removal is a procedure to remove seborrhoeic keratoses that is carried out under local anaesthetic.
The area is numbed with an injection and then the seborrhoeic keratosis is usually removed using a combination of cautery (heat) and curettage (scraping).
Seborrhoeic keratosis can also be treated by freezing with liquid nitrogen and laser removal.
Seborrhoeic keratosis removal can be considered if:
The face is a very common area for seborrhoeic keratosis removal. This can be done with minimal downtime using the same techniques.
Dermatosis papulosa nigra is a condition in which certain skin types develop a lot of skin tags and seborrhoeic keratosis on the face. This occurs in Indian, Pakistani, Afro-Caribbean, Middle Eastern, Asian, Phillipino and South American skin types. Dermatosis papulosa nigra is treated in a similar way.
If you are interested in seborrhoeic keratosis removal, you will be invited to a specialist skin surgery consultation. You will meet your doctor who will assess the lesion/s of concern and discuss treatment options with you.
The doctor will also discuss the risks and benefits of various treatment options, including the downtime you should expect, together with the cosmetic results.
Occasionally seborrhoeic keratoses may resemble skin cancers such as melanoma and basal cell carcinoma. If your doctor is concerned about the appearance of your seborrhoeic keratosis or there are concerns about your history then you will be advised on how the lesion is best dealt with – for example, you may be advised to have histological analysis (at an additional cost).
When you attend the doctor will check the seborrhoeic keratosis.
The area is then numbed using a fine anaesthetic injection. The lesion is then hyfrecated, or scraped off, leaving a graze which will be covered with an ointment. Sometimes a dressing is also applied.
The price for seborrhoeic keratosis removal is provided on the fees page. You may be eligible for a same day consultation and treatment – to find out, submit your details here.
The price for seborrhoeic keratosis removal is provided on the fees page. You may be eligible for a same day consultation and treatment – to find out, submit your details here.
We offer larger treatment sessions too, where more than 7 seborrhoeic keratoses can be treated at each sitting. We can treat large areas including the whole back, chest, under the breast area, and groins over multiple large treatment sessions. This can be discussed with you at your consultation.
You should enquire with your NHS provider about the provision of seborrhoeic keratosis removal.
Seborrhoeic keratosis removal is usually quite a straight forward procedure. The wound that results is very superficial and will take about 7 days to heal if it is on face and about 14 days to heal if it is on the body.
If your wound has not been dressed, then it will have been covered with a layer of Vaseline. You will be asked to apply Vaseline two to four times per day. You can cleanse the wound daily using warm water and a cotton pad.
If your wound has been dressed you will be asked to remove the dressing in 48 hours and cleanse the wound with a cotton pad and warm water. You can then apply Vaseline and apply a dressing. You can repeat this process every 24 to 48 hours until the wound has healed.
The wound will form a scab that will separate naturally. It is important not to pick the scab. You will know when the wound has healed as the scab will have dropped off and new skin will have formed. Initially the area will look pink and then with time it will fade to blend with your normal skin colour.
This procedure is generally quite safe and leads to a very high level of satisfaction. The skin does however heal with a scar, technically. This may mean that the treated area is slightly lighter or darker than your normal skin tone when it has healed. Any redness after the procedure can also be noticeable in some people for several weeks. Sometimes a seborrhoeic keratosis may come back and need to be treated again.
You can contact us here and we will be delighted to help you organise a consultation. If you are interested in same day consultation and procedure then once you have submitted your details our team will contact you to confirm the price and organise an appointment for you.