Treatment
Are you worried about growths on your skin, including warts, moles and skin tags? Our Brighton skin clinic can assist you with removal of growths and lesions quickly and painlessly.
All of our skin growth removal treatments will be carried out by one of our doctors.
Skin lesions including skin tags can be removed using a traditional surgical technique or combined with a CO2 laser technique.
Tags are very common skin-coloured growths that appear on the skin, usually small and harmless. They typically appear on the neck, under the arms, on the eyelids, around the bottom and under the breast area, as these are all places where the skin either folds or rubs together.
There is no medical reason to remove skin tags but they can be taken off if they’re causing problems. This can be achieved either by using heat from a laser or by cutting them off with a surgical blade.
Never try to remove skin tags yourself, as this carries a risk of infection, bleeding and scarring. Here at Grand Aesthetics, we offer two skin tag removal methods – laser and surgical excision removal. The most appropriate course of action will depend on your specific circumstances, so get in touch with the team today to find out more.
Warts are small firm lumps that usually appear on the skin of the fingers, palms and knuckles. They are usually painless but they can be itchy and they can be spread through both direct and indirect contact, so it’s advisable to have them removed if you do find any on your skin.
There are different options available for wart removal, including laser and surgical excision. The best course of action for you will be determined by your clinician when you come to see us here at Grand Aesthetics.
Each procedure only takes a couple of minutes to complete, however, and there will be no downtime so you’ll be able to resume normal activities as soon as the treatment is complete. The procedures are usually painless but an anaesthetic can be used if required.
There is no medical reason to remove skin warts but they can be taken off if they’re causing problems. This can be achieved either by using heat or by cutting them off with a surgical blade.
Never try to remove skin warts yourself, as this carries a risk of infection, bleeding and scarring. Here at Grand Aesthetics, we offer two skin tag removal methods – laser and excision removal. The most appropriate course of action will depend on your specific circumstances, so get in touch with the team today to find out more.
Cysts are sacs beneath the skin that fill up with dead skin cells and other waste products, manifesting as a bump or lump under the skin. These issues can develop when hair follicles get blocked or when cells work their way deeper into the skin, forming a small sac. Over time, this sac fills up with more dead skin cells and the cyst gets bigger.
These sacs can be punctured and drained, but it is likely that it will fill up again, and it can also increase the risk of the skin becoming infected, so it’s important to have the entire sac removed to prevent the cyst from recurring.
A local anaesthetic is applied and a small incision made over the cyst, with the sac then taken out from beneath the skin. The incision is then stitched back up, although this may not be necessary if the incision is particularly small. Get in touch with Grand Aesthetics today to book a specialist skin surgery consultation if you’re worried about any cysts you may have.
It can be beneficial to monitor your skin over time so you can identify any potential changes to moles quickly and have them dealt with as appropriate. If any moles change shape, colour, size or texture, it’s always worth getting them checked out, biopsied and removed for your own peace of mind.
It’s also possible to have moles removed for cosmetic purposes and if you have any on your skin that are affecting your confidence, mole removal is a quick and efficient way of boosting your self-esteem.
Different methods of removal include laser and excision. The right course of action will depend on the size and location of the mole. We work with a local laboratory in order to get an exact diagnosis. If you’d like to find out more about this service provision, get in touch with the Grand Aesthetics team today.
Sebaceous hyperplasia are little yellow bumps with white edges that typically appear on the cheeks and foreheads, affecting both men and women and usually associated with age. The bumps are caused by overactive sweat glands that trap sebum in the upper layers of the skin.
The good news is that these bumps are easy to treat and you can either opt for laser, where the blockage is brown down and the skin’s healing process stimulated, or surgery, which is applicable for very hard or enlarged bumps that may not respond to laser treatment. To find out more, get in touch with us today to see how we can help.
Solar keratoses (also known as actinic keratoses) are areas of thickened skin that typically appear on parts of the body that see the most sun exposure, such as the scalp (if balding is an issue), the ears, face, backs of the hands, lips and the forearms.
Keratoses can feel rough and scaly, similar to dry skin, and can be red, pink or skin coloured. Textural changes may also be seen. Some keratoses may resolve themselves without treatment, but if necessary procedures like laser treatment and surgical excision can be carried out.
The majority of skin growths (known as lesions) are harmless, but it may be advisable to have them removed if they’re causing problems or have the potential to be cancerous. Types of benign lesions include moles, skin tags, actinic keratosis, dermatofibroma, sebaceous cysts, warts, pyogenic granuloma and keratoacanthoma.
Lesions can be surgically removed or destroyed using laser treatment. The right course of treatment will depend on the type of skin lesion you have and where it is on your body. We work with a local laboratory in order to get an exact diagnosis. Please contact us to find out more.
We work with a local pathology lab to perform a diagnostic skin biopsy. The biopsy will be carried out by doctor in order to ensure that you get the most professional analysis possible.
The diagnostic skin biopsy involves removing a small sample of skin from your body, so it can examined in detail under a microscope. The skin biopsy is the best way to exactly diagnose a range of skin conditions. Please contact us for more information.
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Are skin tags dangerous?
Skin tags are simply skin-coloured growths that appear as the result of friction, where the skin rubs together. They are not dangerous and are not a cause for medical concern. However, they can easily be removed if they’re unwanted or causing problems, such as catching on clothing.
Will warts go away on their own?
It is possible for warts to go away on their own, but this can take months – or even years. Because these growths are very contagious, it’s generally recommended to have them treated and removed to prevent the spread.
Is it better to have a cyst removed or drained?
While it is possible to have a cyst drained of the fluid contained therein, this is not the advised course of action because it means that it is very likely to recur. Removal is the preferred approach to prevent recurrence.
What are the risks with mole removal?
Mole removal is relatively low risk, but you may experience some pain post-procedure while the wound heals. You may bleed a little, but the wound will be covered with a dressing and stitches may be used to keep it closed.
There is a possibility that an infection develops, characterised by redness and swelling, but this should resolve itself with antibiotics. It is also possible that a scar may develop after the surgery, which will likely fade with time.
Can you squeeze sebaceous hyperplasia?
Unlike spots, there is nothing inside sebaceous hyperplasia to squeeze out and doing so can actually make the bumps worse, causing inflammation and bleeding. There is no medical reason for having these bumps removed, but if they’re large or unwanted, you can opt for treatment.
Do you need to treat solar keratosis?
Solar keratoses are patches of sun-damaged skin that, if left untreated, may go on to develop squamous cell carcinoma. This form of cancer isn’t typically life-threatening if caught and treated early enough, so it is advisable to have any keratoses checked out and removed if necessary.
What makes skin lesions suspicious?
Monitoring skin growths and lesions allows you to stay on top of potential problems. Look out for changes such as pain, bleeding, uneven/jagged borders, crusting and irregular pigmentation. Such symptoms should be assessed by a medical professional.
What will happen during the procedure?
The area will be cleaned and then some local anaesthetic with a needle and syringe will be injected to numb the skin. A blade is used to scrape off the lump. You will not feel any pain, but you may feel some gentle pressure. There might be a small amount of bleeding which will be stopped either by pressure or by using a heat probe (cautery). There is usually no need for stitches.
If you opt to have the area treated with the CO2 Lumenis laser following the removal of the lesion/skin tag a patch test will need to be done at least 1 week before the treatment. You may opt for this method to produce a cosmetically better outcome.
Are there any risks or side effects?
Nearly all medical treatments have risks. It is very unlikely that you will have any serious problems after curetting, but some potential problems to be aware of include:
Dressings
You may have a dressing applied to your wound and the dressing should be kept dry and intact for up to 48 hours. Keep the wound protected and avoid swimming, heavy lifting/straining and contact sports until the wound is healed.
Pain
You may experience some discomfort and simple pain relief may be required like paracetamol.
Bleeding
Slight bleeding afterwards is normal and may stain the dressing but requires no action.
Infection
There is a slight chance of infection due to the procedure causing an open wound and you may require antibiotics for this.
Post Inflammatory Pigmentation
This can occur after the procedure and a bespoke skin regime can be discussed.
Results
The removed tissue may be sent away to the laboratory for examination. We are working with a local CQC regulated laboratory to process all our samples.
It’s important you continue to show your skin some love following your treatment at Grand Aesthetics to get the best results. You’ll be prescribed a bespoke course of treatments and home care products to take with you, all of which will be explained in detail. Make sure you’re following the recommended routine between each of your appointments at our clinic to enhance the effects of your aesthetic treatments.
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