Seborrheic Keratosis
The exact cause of seborrheic keratosis is unknown, but they are believed to be related to aging and genetic factors. They are not caused by sun exposure and are not contagious. While seborrheic keratoses are harmless and do not require treatment, they can sometimes be mistaken for other skin conditions, such as melanoma. For this reason, it’s important to have any new or changing skin growths evaluated.
These are commonly removed through the shave excision method or cryotherapy (freezing), using liquid nitrogen.
Prices for removal are discussed during you pre-operative consultation which is £75. We allocate either 15mins or 30minutes for the procedure depending on how many lesions require treatment. For this the costings are £200 to £300 respectively.
FAQs
Yes, we do not book directly for a procedure. It is vital the cysts are reviewed and the procedure is correctly planed. During your consultation you will be seen by one of our doctors, who will review your skin condition/lesion and advise you on your treatment options. If it is a lesion that you would like to have removed, the risks will be discussed in depth.
This will be discussed by your doctor and you will be given instructions to follow.
