Sebaceous gland hyperplasia removal in Birmingham and Solihull
If you’re looking for sebaceous gland hyperplasia removal near Birmingham or Solihull, you may want to consider radiofrequency treatment with a specialist dermatologist. This procedure typically takes 30 minutes. With a short healing time of 5 days, it’s a quick and effective way to address this common skin condition.
Based in Birmingham, we offer sebaceous gland hyperplasia removal to all those in the vicinity, including Solihull, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Stratford and the West Midlands.
What is a sebaceous gland hyperplasia?
Sebaceous gland hyperplasia look like tiny yellow or white bumps on the skin. They can be easier to see if the skin is stretched and side lighting is used.
Sebaceous gland hyperplasia is an over growth of the sebaceous glands surrounding a hair follicle. These glands produce a greasy secretion called sebum. When sebaceous glands overgrow, they create a raised shiny yellow bump around hair follicles.
Each sebaceous gland hyperplasia bump may look like it has a tiny crater in the middle. This is usually the hair follicle from which the hyperplasia has occurred.
Sebaceous gland hyperplasia spots may also have prominent thread veins visible over them.
Some people may only have one or two sebaceous gland hyperplasia lesions but others can have tens, or several tens.
As sebaceous gland cells contain a lot of fat they are yellow in colour.
Are sebaceous gland hyperplasia cancerous?
No, sebaceous gland hyperplasia lesions are entirely benign. They can occasionally be confused with some forms of skin cancers when they become very large, but an expert is usually able to identify them.
Who does sebaceous gland hyperplasia removal?
Sebaceous gland hyperplasia removal is carried out by a Dermatologist.
When should sebaceous gland hyperplasia be removed?
There are many reasons why you might want to have a sebaceous gland hyperplasia removed. Some common reasons that people choose to have a sebaceous gland hyperplasia removal are:
- You do not like how the sebaceous gland hyperplasia looks.
- The sebaceous gland hyperplasia has grown and has become very obvious and prominent
- You are prone to developing many sebaceous gland hyperplasia lesions
Sebaceous gland hyperplasia are much simpler to remove when they are smaller. Our advice for those with many leions is to have regular treatments to keep the numbers under control, and to treat lesions when they have just developed and they are at their smallest.
Will a sebaceous gland hyperplasia lesion go away on its own?
Once sebaceous gland hyperplasia has developed, it will not go away on its own. This is because a sebaceous gland hyperplasia lesion is a collection of sebaceous gland cells (sebocytes).
Can a sebaceous gland hyperplasia lesion be squeezed?
While it is very tempting, sebaceous gland hyperplasia can not be squeezed and emptied.
Sebaceous gland hyperplasia removal on the face
Most sebaceous gland hyperplasia lesions occur on the face. The common sites are the forehead, cheek, under the eyes, on the nose and the chin.
Sometimes sebaceous gland hyperplasia lesions may look like:
- Comedones – these are white, do not have a central crater or thread veins, and occur as part of acne. Treatment of comedones is with hyfrecation.
- Milia – These are bright white and very firm. They are also smooth and do not have a crater
- Moles – Mature moles or intradermal naevus can be confused with sebaceous gland hyperplasia
- Basal cell carcionoma – very uncommonly a sebaceous gland hyperplasia is confused for a sebaceous gland hyperplasia
What happens during sebaceous gland hyperplasia removal ?
Large lesions can be injected with a local anaesthetic to numb the skin. Small lesions do not require this. A very fine needle is inserted into the lesion, and a radiofrequency current is applied. The procedure may need to be repeated a few times.
There is a short-lived pinch-like sensation that is only momentary.
A very superficial graze results. This is covered with Vaseline, and will scab over and heal over a period of a few days. A dressing is not required.
As the sebaceous glands can be quite deep within the skin, the component of the sebaceous gland hyperplasia that is raised above the skin and causing the bump is treated. This reduces the chance of a scar forming however, it does mean that lesions can grow back.
Can sebaceous gland hyperplasia be removed with a cream?
The following treatments are not successful for sebaceous gland hyperplasia:
- Vitamin C serums
- Nicotinamide cream
Medical treatment for sebaceous gland hyperplasia
Isotretinoin is an oral medication that can shrink sebaceous gland hyperplasia. A 3 to 12-month course is usually required and there may be recurrence of sebaceous gland hyperplasia once the treatment is finished.
Home treatments for sebaceous gland hyperplasia
It is very tempting to treat sebaceous gland hyperplasia at home. However, the following treatments do not work:
- Facials
- AHA and BHA washes or masks
- Chemical peels
- Comedone extraction
How does the skin heal following radiofrequency sebaceous gland hyperplasia removal?
A small scab will develop in the treated area, which will go after 5 days. You will be asked to apply Vaseline four times a day. Small lesions usually heal without a trace. Larger lesions may heal with a slight scar that may be very slightly paler. It is advisable to treat sebaceous gland hyperplasia when the lesions are small, but larger lesions can be treated.
What is the aftercare and recovery following a sebaceous gland hyperplasia removal?
We ask you to avoid heavy exercise or anything strenuous for the rest of the day. The areas that have been treated need to be kept clean and dry. You can cleanse them once or twice a day with water and a cotton pad. People can usually return to an office job straight away.
What are the risks of having a sebaceous gland hyperplasia removal procedure?
Larger lesions may leave a light scar or, unusually, an indentation. Larger lesions may require two or sometimes three treatments. As the sebaceous glands are quite deep, the base of the glands may not be removed in order to minimise the risk of scarring. Consequently, some lesions will grow back out over a period of years, and they can easily be treated again.
How can I book a sebaceous gland hyperplasia removal?
We are able to offer same-day consultation and treatment for some individuals with sebaceous gland hyperplasia who have seven or fewer typical, small (under 1-2mm) sebaceous gland hyperplasia lesions. If you fulfil these criteria, you may be offered a same-day consultation and treatment. Read more about same-day procedures.
If you have not received a diagnosis of sebaceous gland hyperplasia from a medical professional and/or the photos you provide us do not look typical of small sebaceous gland hyperplasia lesions to our medical staff, then you will require to attend for a skin surgery consultation first for assessment and planning of your treatment. You may require a biopsy if it is unclear if the lesions you have are sebaceous gland hyperplasia. You will also require a consultation for treatment planning if you have multiple lesions, or large lesions where the risk of scarring from treatment is greater.
What are the costs for sebaceous gland hyperplasia removal?
Fees for sebaceous gland hyperplasia removals and consultations can be found here.
Other skin lesions
Our clinic also offers the removal of moles, cysts, warts, seborrhoeic keratoses, skin tags, and genital skin tags.
