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Sebaceous Hyperplasia
Sebaceous hyperplasia is a benign skin condition caused by enlarged sebaceous glands, resulting in small, yellowish or skin-coloured bumps on the face or sometimes chest. A Dermatologist’s  assessment is recommended to confirm the diagnosis.
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Sebaceous hyperplasia is a harmless condition that does not require medical treatment unless it causes cosmetic (aesthetic) upset or if lesions are catching on the razor etc.
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Removal is performed using a minimally invasive technique under local anaesthetic.
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Minor Surgery &Â Treatments
Sebaceous Hyperplasia
Sebaceous hyperplasia is a benign skin condition caused by enlarged sebaceous glands, resulting in small, yellowish or skin-coloured bumps on the face or sometimes chest. A Dermatologist’s  assessment is recommended to confirm the diagnosis.
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Sebaceous hyperplasia is a harmless condition that does not require medical treatment unless it causes cosmetic (aesthetic) upset or if lesions are catching on the razor etc.
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Removal is performed using a minimally invasive technique under local anaesthetic.
Benign Moles
A benign mole is a harmless one (not canerous or pre-cancerous).
Benign moles include Intradermal naevus, compound naevus, congenital naevus, epidermal naevus, benign pigmented naevus.
Depending on the type of mole, its position on the body and its size, they can be removed by shave excison or resection.
Resection is when the mole is cut out and the wound stitched closed.
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The choice of the above two treatments depends on the type of mole and an assessment of the best scar outcome possible.
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There is a small chance of the mole coming back with shave excision but in most cases, the lesser scarring outweighs any concerns about the small risk of it recurring in the future.
Mole removal is a local anaesthetic procedure.
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Moles should be sent for histology and both the above two removal methods allow for a sample to be sent.
Suspicous Moles
Cancerous or pre-cancerous (dysplastic) naevi.
If you have a mole that has noticeably changed, especially over a period of 3-6 months, or that you are worried about, it is best to get it seen to.
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The NHS offers a Two Week Rule pathway whereby the mole is seen by a Dermatologist within 2 weeks of being referred by your GP. It is good advice to get any suspicious moles seen by your GP who can advise if the mole should be dealt with by the NHS.
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Private treatment has a role if:
• You are having difficulty getting a mole checked on the NHS,
• cannot get to the hospital appointment at the given time in         work hours etc
• the anxiety of waiting, even on the two week pathway, gets          too much.
• You are concerned about the mole despite being told it is          benign.
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Suspicious moles are treated by resecting with a thin margin of skin around them and the wound stitched closed. We do not offer shave excision for moles we are suspicious of.
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All our histology is carried out by consultant histopathologists.
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GPÂ Referrals
At the Interface Clinic, no GP referral is required, and patients can self-refer for treatment. If you have seen your GP for the condition before, it is good practice to ask them for your notes so we can add the information to your medical records with us.
Procedure
At the Interface Clinic, Sebaceous hyperplasia are removed by electrodessication and currettage, a minimally invasive procedure that typically takes 15–30 minutes, depending on the number of lesions being treated.
Aftercare &Â Recovery
Full aftercare instructions are explained and written information given after the procedure.
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Healing Time: The treated area usually heals within one to two weeks, depending on the removal method and the number of lesions treated.
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Scarring: Some larger lesions can result in small dipped scars. Some of these will flatten out with time. Overall most patients find an improvement in their appearance following treatment but the possibility of small dipped scars has to be considered before having any treatment.
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Activity Restrictions: Normal activities can usually be resumed immediately, but the area should be kept clean and protected. If you have a function or social event, you may want to time surgery to give yourself around 2 weeks to heal after which you should be able to apply make up to the healing area(s).
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FAQs
Answers to your frequently asked questions...
Can sebaceous hyperplasia grow back after removal?
There is the possibility of Sebaceous Hyperplasia growing back, some lesions are deep and to minimise scarring, it is not always possible to electrodessicate each lesion in its entirety in the deeper layers of the skin.
Is the removal procedure painful?
The local anaesthetic administration stings a bit but after that the procedure is painless.
What causes sebaceous hyperplasia to develop?
They are seen typically above the age of 40 years. Some patients on immunosuppression medication may also develop lesions.
Alternative Names for
Sebaceous Hyperplasia
Clinic Locations
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