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Seborrhoeic Keratosis Treatment Brisbane

Seborrhoeic Keratosis Removal with Ellman Surgitron

Seborrhoeic keratosis is also known as seborrhoeic warts, senile warts, Seb K’s or barnacles (charming, I know!). Seb K’s can be removed with Ellman Surgitron. This is a quick and straightforward procedure in the clinic. The warts are harmless and are removed for cosmetic reasons. Though what causes seborrhoeic keratosis is not understood, everyone agrees they are not pretty! They appear gradually after age 40 on the face, scalp, and body and can accelerate during perimenopausal and menopausal skin changes. Treatment options include:

  • Lasers, curettage, or freezing with liquid nitrogen.
  • Seborrhoeic warts can be reduced with topical creams.
  • Using 0.1% tazarotene cream as a topical treatment can be beneficial.
  • The first step to removing seborrhoeic keratosis is to schedule an appointment with our doctors.

Trained in Cosmetic Mole,  Skin Tag and Seb K Removal

Our doctors perform cosmetic mole removal, skin tag removal, and seborrhoeic keratosis removal. The removal cost varies, but the initial consultation cost is $100, redeemable against any procedure with the doctor.

Call us on 07 3350 5447 for more information, or book a surgical skin consult with our doctors online.

Seborrhoeic Keratosis Treatment Options

Seborrhoeic keratosis can be removed with freezing, diathermy, or curettage with Ellman Surgitron.

  • Curettage is a simple treatment for annoying, cosmetically distressing, or irritated seborrhoeic keratoses. This results in a small white scar rather than an elevated brown seborrhoeic keratosis after several months.
  • The Ellman Surgitron provides a quick and effective way to remove seborrhoeic keratosis without cutting or stitching. This radiofrequency technology aims to provide seborrhoeic keratosis removal without a perceptible scar.

Seborrhoeic Keratosis Removal Procedure

Most people decide to get rid of seborrhoeic keratosis and other skin growths that are either concerned with appearance or irritated by rubbing on clothing.

  • The seborrhoeic keratosis is injected with a local anaesthetic to numb it during the procedure.
  • The radiofrequency shaving process should be entirely painless.
  • A dressing will be applied after the procedure.
  • The treated area should be covered for the entire healing time, 5-7 days on the face and 10–14 days on the rest of the body.

Generally, only one treatment for seborrhoeic keratosis is required; however, sometimes a second and rarely a third is required. For example, suppose you have a darker skin type or a history of keloid scarring. This could be an issue with seborrhoeic keratosis removal. Our doctors will discuss this and measures to prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or keloid formation. Our doctors also provide skin tag removal and cosmetic mole removal.

Trained in Cosmetic Mole,  Skin Tag and Seb K Removal

Our doctors perform cosmetic mole removal, skin tag removal, and seborrhoeic keratosis removal. The removal cost varies, but the initial consultation cost is $100, redeemable against any procedure with the doctor.

Call us on 07 3350 5447 for more information, or book a surgical skin consult with our doctors online.