Sebaceous Hyperplasia, Treatment Approaches to Reduce Recurrence

Treating only the visible lesions may not be enough.

Sebaceous hyperplasia is a skin lesion characterized by the abnormal enlargement and proliferation of sebaceous gland tissue within the dermis.

There are also methods that typically involve laser removal of only the visible lesions.

While it may appear to improve externally,

if the sebaceous gland itself remains intact, there is a possibility that the symptoms may recur.

Our medical team takes an approach focused on recurrence management.

We aim to reduce the possibility of recurrence by removing visible lesions while simultaneously managing the underlying internal causes.

Beyond simply improving the external symptoms,

we pursue an integrated treatment approach that addresses both the cause and symptoms of the lesion.

To achieve this, we utilize two specialized devices together.

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

It directly delivers radiofrequency energy to the sebaceous glands in the lesion area,

allowing for selective coagulation of only the sebaceous gland tissue.

Using insulated micro-needles minimizes damage to the epidermis and surrounding skin tissue,

precisely targeting only the sebaceous glands during the procedure.

This plays a crucial role in managing the fundamental cause of sebaceous hyperplasia.

2. Er:YAG Laser (Erbium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet)

It allows for precise depth control in treating lesions,

and helps in delicately managing protruding skin lesions.

Tissue damage is relatively minimal, which reduces the recovery burden after the procedure and lowers the likelihood of scarring.

In some cases, CO2 laser may be used in conjunction to effectively manage even deeper-seated lesions.

Our approach differs from procedures that simply remove the surface.

Typical CO2 laser ablation procedures remove surface lesions, but the sebaceous glands themselves remain, which may lead to recurrence.

Our combined procedure focuses on suppressing recurrence by managing the sebaceous glands themselves and simultaneously addressing surface lesions.

Key Characteristics of Sebaceous Hyperplasia

What is Sebaceous Hyperplasia?

Simply removing the surface may not be sufficient.

The likelihood of recurrence can be reduced when both the surface and underlying aspects of the lesion are managed simultaneously.

Are you experiencing these symptoms?

Small, round bumps are observed on the forehead, cheeks, and around the nose.

They may also have a central indentation.

Outwardly, they may resemble pimples, but they are not easily extractable.

They do not disappear over time but persist, or their number gradually increases.

Such skin changes may differ from simple blemishes,

and it's necessary to consider the possibility of *sebaceous hyperplasia*, where sebaceous glands have abnormally proliferated.