Quick, gentle removal of benign seborrheic keratosis growths for smoother skin.
Seborrheic keratosis removal is a quick procedure used to eliminate the waxy, stuck-on-looking benign skin growths that commonly appear with age. Techniques include cryotherapy, curettage or electrocautery depending on the size and location of the lesion.
Procedure: 5–15 minutes. Recovery: 2–3 weeks. Type: Benign skin lesion removal.
A physician confirms the lesion is a benign seborrheic keratosis (not a suspicious mole) and plans treatment.
Cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen) is typically used; thicker or surgical cases may use curettage or electrocautery.
Cryotherapy takes seconds per lesion; surgical methods require a brief local anesthetic injection.
A small scab forms and heals over 1–2 weeks. Apply petroleum jelly to support smooth healing.
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Seborrheic keratosis and sun spots are benign conditions and treatment/removal is not covered by OHIP. Some insurance plans with health spending or flexible spending accounts may cover the procedure in part or in full — it's advisable to check with your insurer.
We use two general methods. Liquid nitrogen treatment gently sprays the lesions, causing a minor stinging sensation followed by a 'sunburn' feeling for 30 to 45 minutes. If surgical removal is needed, the local anesthetic injection causes mild stinging; under anesthetic the removal itself is generally painless. Minor discomfort for one to two days afterwards is easily managed with acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
Seborrheic keratosis is a non-cancerous skin condition caused by superficial accumulation of keratin protein on the skin surface. It appears as a light brown to brown, rough, scaly, waxy, slightly raised growth and is essentially painless. These lesions have no cancerous potential and are mainly cosmetic in nature, forming due to sun exposure and aging with a genetic predisposition.
Seborrheic keratoses are not dangerous. They have no cancerous potential — they are a benign, non-cancerous condition.
Before and after photos from seborrheic keratosis removal treatments at The Mole Clinic. Shared with patient consent; individual results may vary.
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