Common benign growths that are removed in our clinic
Age spots, skin tags and seborrheic keratosis
Age spots are small brown or black spots often flat or protruding with a “stuck on” appearance and a rough and greasy surface (seborrheic keratosis). Skin tags are small skin outgrowths. These age spots, seborrheic keratosis and skin tags are seen on the face, neck, body and limbs. They increase in numbers as we age and are often seen during pregnancy. They are usually multiple and distributed on the face, body and limbs. They are treated with
- Ablative laser surgery (Youlaser MT)
- Cryosurgery
- Electrodesiccation
- Shave excision