TREATMENTS FOR SKIN IRREGULARITIES

 

Cherry Angiomas

Cherry angiomas are made up of clusters of capillaries at the surface of the skin forming a small round dome, which may be flat topped. They range in color from bright red to purple.

Skin Tags

Skin tags are small, benign (non-cancerous) growths that typically appear as soft, skin-colored bumps. They are commonly found in areas where skin folds or rubs together, such as: Neck, Armpits, Groin, Eyelids, and Under breasts.

Milia

Milia, also called a milk spot or an oil seed, is a keratin-filled cyst. They are most commonly found on the face, particularly the cheeks, nose, and eyelids. 

Fibromas

A fibroma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor that grows from fibrous connective tissue. It can appear on any part of the body, including the face. May have a smooth or slightly irregular surface

Seborrheic Keratosis

Seborrheic keratosis is a common, benign (non-cancerous) skin growth that appears as raised, waxy, and often dark patches on the skin. A lot of people mistake them for sun spots.

Spider Veins on Face

Spider veins, also known medically as telangiectasia, are small, visible blood vessels that appear as thin red, blue, or purple lines, often on the cheeks and nose, usually caused by factors like sun exposure, aging, genetics, and sometimes rosacea.

  • Four weeks before treatment and throughout the course of treatment patients are advised to:

    • No tanning and sunless tanners 2 weeks prior

    • On the day of treatment no lotion, makeup, perfume and deodorant should be used on the areas to be treated

    • If you are taking Accutane, or have taken it in the last 6 months please notify office ahead of time

    • If you are taking any antibiotics, please notify office ahead of time as some make your skin very sensitive to treatment

    • Avoid laser hair removal for 2 weeks prior

    • Avoid while pregnant or have a history of Melasma

  • 🚫No tanning for 4 weeks after treatment, SPF 45 or higher

    🚫NO other treatments on treatment area for 30 days

    🚫No exercising for the rest of the day after treatment

    🚫No lotion, makeup, perfume and deodorant should be used on the areas treated for 24 hours

    🚫No steam room or very hot shower for 24hrs

    🚫No swimming in chlorine water until crusting has healed.

    After treatment, it is common to feel irritation as well as redness. Some crusting may form on the area treated. Avoid scratching the treated area. Crusting will resolve within 1-2 weeks of treatment. Pat dry instead of rubbing to prevent removal of crust