Seborrhoeic keratoses are common benign skin bumps that can look like raised, rough, waxy or wart-like patches on the skin. They can be skin coloured, brown, grey or dark and can appear on areas such as the face, neck, chest, back or body.
We offer private assessment and removal of seborrhoeic keratoses. Your clinician will look at the lesion carefully and advise if it should be removed and which method, if any, is best.
Seborrhoeic keratoses are usually harmless, but they may be irritating or unwanted, depending upon size, position and appearance. Some may snag on clothing, rub on jewellery, be itchy or cause self-consciousness if they are visible. Removal may be indicated if the lesion is:
Before any skin growth is removed it is important to check it looks ok for treatment. Assessment is an important safety step as some seborrhoeic keratoses can resemble other skin lesions.
The clinician will examine the lesion for size, colour, border, texture and history. Questions may be asked about when it appeared, if it has changed, whether it bleeds and if you have any personal or family history of skin cancer.
Not all skin lesions require immediate removal. If a lesion appears abnormal, has changed rapidly, bleeds for no obvious reason or is of concern, your clinician may advise further assessment before removal.
This may include referral for specialist dermatology review or a different treatment pathway. Safety is our highest priority, particularly when it comes to looking more closely at a skin lesion.
Your appointment will generally begin with a consultation and a skin assessment. The clinician will examine the seborrhoeic keratosis, discuss your medical history and advise you if removal can be safely performed.
If treatment is appropriate, the procedure is usually simple. The area can be cleaned and anaesthetised with a local anaesthetic before the lesion is treated or removed carefully. The goal is to remove the visible growth, while sparing the surrounding skin as much as possible.
You might experience some pressure or a little sensation but a local anaesthetic can help keep the area comfortable. Before you proceed, your clinician will explain each step.
The treated area may be sore and may form a small scab as it heals after removal. Depending on the treatment area and your skin type, mild redness or temporary change in skin colour can occur as well. Your aftercare might include:
Our team will advise what is normal and when to seek advice.
Removing any skin lesion may leave a scar or mark. The final appearance will depend on the size of the lesion, treatment method, area of the body, your skin type and how the area heals.
Your clinician will talk about the expected cosmetic outcome before treatment. The goal is always a clean result, but it is important to know that there are no guarantees of complete mark-free healing.
Many patients opt for private seborrhoeic keratoses removal as they prefer an easily available appointment, a clear explanation and careful treatment in a medical environment.
We offer a professional and confidential service for the removal of suitable benign skin lesions. Your care will include: assessment, safe treatment and clear aftercare advice.
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