Sebaceous Hyperplasia, Our clinic's approach to reduce recurrence

Addressing only the superficial part of the lesion may not provide a fundamental solution.

Sebaceous hyperplasia is a type of skin lesion where sebaceous glands abnormally enlarge and proliferate deep within the dermis.

Methods that only remove the surface of the lesion do not address the sebaceous gland itself, making recurrence possible.

Our clinic does not focus solely on removing the surface.

We aim to reduce the recurrence of lesions through a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses both the externally protruding part and the underlying sebaceous gland.

Our clinic's comprehensive treatment details

1) Secret Agnes RF (Insulated 1-pin Needle)

• This principle involves directly delivering thermal energy to the location of the sebaceous gland, selectively coagulating the sebaceous gland tissue.
• Using an insulated micro-needle, we minimize skin surface damage while concentrating energy on the sebaceous gland.
• This can be an important process in managing the possibility of lesion recurrence.

2) Erbium YAG Er:YAG Laser

• This laser allows for precise depth control, and is used to gently refine the surface of protruding lesions.
• By reducing damage to surrounding tissues, it helps lessen the recovery burden and reduce the likelihood of scarring.
• If the lesion is located deep, a CO2 laser can be used in conjunction as needed to manage the base.

Differences from typical approaches

In the case of typical CO2 single treatments

→ Only the surface of the lesion is addressed

→ The underlying cause, the sebaceous gland, remains

→ Consequently, the likelihood of recurrence may increase

Our clinic's comprehensive treatment

→ We coagulate the sebaceous gland itself and refine the surface lesion

→ We address the structural cause of the lesion together

→ Our goal is to reduce the possibility of recurrence

Characteristic Appearance of Sebaceous Hyperplasia

If the following skin changes are observed, sebaceous hyperplasia may be suspected.

• Small, round bumps primarily appear on the forehead, cheeks, and around the nose.
• The center of the lesion often appears concave, as if pressed down.
• Although it may resemble acne in appearance, no contents are expelled even when attempted to be extracted.
• Once they appear, they tend to persist for a long time or increase in number over time.

These lesions are not just simple blemishes, but rather a condition where sebaceous glands abnormally proliferate and enlarge (Sebaceous Hyperplasia).

Addressing both the superficial part and the underlying cause of the lesion together can contribute to reducing the possibility of recurrence.