Lesion Removal

What are Lesion Removal?

A lesion removal treatment involves the use of an electrical device called a Hyfrecator to remove clinically diagnosed benign skin lesions.

What lesions can be removed during a treatment?

• Clinically benign Seborrheic Keratoses
• Milia
• Seborrheic Hyperplasia
• Skin Tags

What is involved in a Lesion Removal treatment?

• If indicated, a topical numbing agent can be applied prior to treatment or injected with local anaesthetic.
• A thorough assessment of the lesion is carried out followed by skin cleansing to remove any surface oils and debris.
• After cleansing the treatment area, a hyfrecator device may be used to remove the lesion of concern.
• Following the treatment, after care and advice will be explained thoroughly by your Skinfluencer.

What should I expect after the treatment?

Immediately after treatment:
Depending on the type of lesion removed, a small wound is created. There will be some redness and local, transient swelling.

7-10 days following treatment:

• From approximately day two, some micro-crusting may can be present. Redness and swelling will have subsided.
• For larger skin tags and seborrheic keratoses, these will drop off during this period.
• Milia will be re-absorbed by the body or extracted with a comedone extractor.
• After care will be applied until the small wound has completely healed which may taking up to 10 days depending on the location of the lesion.

How do I look after my skin following a Lesion Removal treatment?

• 24 hours: excessive exercise, exposure to dirty or dusty environments, hot showers or sauna use.
• 2-5 days: anti-acne skin cares, topical vitamin A (retinols)
• 1 week: shaving or hair trimming.
• 6 weeks: exfoliating products (AHA, BHA ingredients, scrubs), waxing, plucking or depilatory use. IPL or laser hair treatment or skin rejuvenation. Sun exposure. Facial or other chemical exfoliation treatments. Microdermabrasion. Anti-wrinkle and dermal filler injections.