Advanced Cosmetic Procedures (Electrolysis)

Milia is a common skin condition that seen as tiny pearly white rounded lumps (keratin cysts) under the surface of your skin. They contain keratin and get quite hard.

It appear mostly on the cheekbones near to eye and are formed when sebum becomes trapped in a blind duct, with no surface opening. 

Milia can appear on people of all ages, ethnicity and genders. Milia is very common and is a non-contagious lesion. 

Advanced electrolysis technique is the most effective method for milia removal as it causes less skin damage with less risk of scaring. It uses electrical current and normally requiring only one treatment. 

NOTE: A written GP's or dermatologist's confirmation that lesion is milia is highly recommended prior treatment. Milia can be mistaken with some other skin concerns or conditions and if the lesion will not look like typical milia, we will not proceed with the treatment and will ask you to obtain a letter from doctor.

You can speak with us about the your skin care as it is important to ensure milia does not reoccur! 

Skin tags look like a small soft skin growths that hang off your skin. Skin tag can have a peduncle (stalk). They're very common and harmless. They are not infectious but do spread on certain individuals. These skin tags usually start small but might grow over time. 

They are found on perfectly healthy people and are not directly associated with any other major medical conditions although heredity also has its part to play. Some people are more susceptible to skin tags; they are most common in older and/or overweight people, they can appear in pregnancy and individuals with diabetes. 

Skin Tags form mainly in areas where skin creases form or in areas of friction: armpits, groin area, neck, under the breasts, chest, back or even eyelids.

NOTE: It is vital to confirm the correct diagnosis with dermatologist or GP. A written confirmation is highly recommended before treatment takes place. If skin tags doe not look like common lesion that we treat, we will not proceed with the treatment and will ask you to obtain a doctor's approval. 

Electrolysis is a quick, easy and effective method of skin tag removal and is safe to use in most body and face areas. The tip of a small probe is used to treat a tag, a small burst of energy is expelled and slight stinging sensation experienced that lasts for a second. All relevant aftercare products are included into treatment. 

Cherry angiomas or red blood spots, also known as Campbell de morgan. While they may be distressing to live with, they are a completely harmless vascular blemish.

Campbell De Morgan’s are found on individuals of any race or ethnic background and increase with age. Common to appear on trunk, chest, also face and neck. Very common in middle age and elderly, also during or pregnancy. 

Typical bright cherry color which is the ideal color that we can successfully remove. 

With electrolysis we treat very small blood spots (can be as small as pin size) and flat red angiomas. They are dispersed with a low diathermy electrolysis technique and generally disappear immediately, although some will turn a pale grey and disappear over a few days or a week. The smaller is angioma, the quicker is the final result. The treatment by advanced electrolysis is not only quick but safe and effective way to remove these unwanted blemishes. 

If Cherry Angiomas are raised and larger then 2 mm diameter, we successfully treat them with our medical Nd YAG laser. Find more about the laser here. 

Seborrheic keratosis is a common benign skin growth, similar to a wart or mole. They tend to appear in mid-adulthood and their frequency increases with age. They are harmless, non-cancerous raised skin growth with stuck on wart-like appearance. 

Seborrheic keratosis has a rough, dry, crusty surface, they can sometimes look like they are waxy. They usually are raised above the skin and even when they are flat you can feel them with your finger.

The color can vary from light tan, brown to black and may become itchy or irritated and often appear in numbers. Very often they occur on the trunk of the body, but also common in head, neck and face. 

While usually asymptomatic and requiring no treatment, Seborrheic Keratosis can be removed for cosmetic reasons. Electrolysis is safe, effective, quick and affordable method of treatment. The tip of a small probe (about the size of an eyelash) will touch the skin. A small burst of heat and discomfort will be experienced. 

NOTE: It is vital to confirm the correct diagnosis with dermatologist as keratosis can be mistaken with other skin blemishes or skin diseases, especially malignant melanoma. A written confirmation is necessary before treatment takes place. 

Following treatment you will need to ensure to follow aftercare advise from your technician to avoid unwanted reactions. We provide after care products immediately after treatment. 

Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN) is a common condition consisting of many small to medium dark benign papules. They are harmless growth of epidermal cells and a variant of seborrheic keratosis.  While Dermatosa Papulosa Nigra does not pose a threat to your health, it can have an impact on your self confidence and mental well being.  

It appears mostly on the face, upper cheeks and temples, eyes and chest and increases with age.   

The cause of Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra is likely to be genetically determined. It affect one third of people with Fitzpatrick skin types 5 and 6. The lesions have tendency to develop or enlarge during puberty and pregnancy, therefore it is know that hormonal changes may have an impact on their development.

Electrolysis is a safe and effective method for removing DPN.  Diathermy technique can treat these miniscule blemishes with extreme precision. Only trained professionals can perform this type of treatment, therefore you are in safe hands. 

Even though DPN is a harmless, non-cancerous condition, a medical professional diagnosis is needed to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other conditions. A written confirmation from doctor is necessary before treatment takes place. 

Sebaceous Hyperplasia is a common, non contagious, benign condition. It is an inflammation of sebaceous glands in adults of middle age (usually). Sebaceous hyperplasia can be single or multiple and manifest as yellowish, soft, small papules on the face (particularly nose, cheeks, and forehead). 

NOTE: The lesions can sometimes be mistaken with basal cell carcinoma therefore an accurate diagnosis  prior the treatment is crucial! We require a written doctor's letter with the right diagnosis confirmation.

Sebaceous hyperplasia generally does not require treatment. However, lesions can be unsightly and bothersome. Electrolysis is a safe, quick and effective method of treating these lesions. 

During electrolysis treatment, a tiny probe with alternating current will be used. Slight tingling sensation may be experienced during procedure. A temporary scab or crust will form which naturally will slough off leaving healthy skin. An appropriate after care will be important to follow to avoid unwanted reactions and infections. 

Syringoma are non contagious flesh coloured cluster of bumps of the skin.  They are benign tumors of the eccrine seat glands and mainly appear under an eye. Other common locations for syringoma are forehead, cheeks or abdomen and chest. 

The cause of the lesion is not exactly known but may be due to hereditary reasons. Syringoma usually develops on an naturally oily skin type. 

Syringomas can have very similar appearance and symptoms as Milia. However milia are tiny white bumps filled with the skin protein keratin whilst Syringoma are small sweat gland growths that look like a yellow or a natural skin tone pimple. Therefore it is vital to confirm the correct diagnosis with dermatologist. A written confirmation is necessary before treatment takes place. 

You should not tempt to remove syringoma at home as can scar your skin. Electrolysis it is safe, gentle and effective method. The tip of the small probe (about the size of an eyelash) is introduced superficially into the skin to treat syringoma. There is a small risk that the syringomas can return after removal therefore more treatments are required. 

 Xanthelasma are soft, flat, yellow-white, fatty deposits that form just under the skin, most commonly on or near your eyelid skin.

You can have one or more xanthelasmas. If you have more than one, they may look the same on each eyelid (or under an eye).

While xanthelasmas can be signs of other health conditions, they aren’t harmful themselves. Having xanthelasmas could be a sign of:  diabetes, hyperlipidaemia (high cholesterol), thyroid problems, high blood pressure. Family history of high cholesterol or xanthelasma can be a cause as well. 

NOTE: It is vital to confirm the correct diagnosis with dermatologist as if lesion does not look like typical xanthelasma, we will not proceed with the treatment and will ask you to obtain a written confirmation from doctor. 

Electrolysis is safe, effective and affordable method of treating them. Xanthelasma doesn’t go away without treatment. Instead, it stays the same size or gets bigger. Treatment with advanced electrolysis will visibly reduce the raised appearance but it may take more than one session. A tiny probe with low current will touch the blemish which then change colour to darker cream or yellow. A scab will form which need to be left naturally fall off. 

Age spots are flat pigmented blemishes that occur on the skin. They range from light brown to darker brown and are located in areas most exposed to the sun particularly hands, neck, and face.

They are harmless and benign but considered cosmetically  unattractive. If pigmentation spot is itchy, irritated or inflamed with any redness or pink color around them - get them checked by doctor!

Age spots are associated with natural ageing process and exposure to UV light. 

It is vital to confirm the correct diagnosis with dermatologist as age spot can be mistaken with other skin blemishes or skin disease, especially malignant melanoma. A written confirmation from GP or dermatologist is necessary before treatment takes place.  

Electrolysis treatment involved in tiny probe touching the skin and a slight stinging sensation may be experienced. We will chose one of the following method to treat it: desiccation or slicing away. It can take several weeks for the treated area to match original skin tone therefore adhering to aftercare recommendations will be as important as the treatment itself. All after care products are on us too!  

We treat flat dark pigmented spots with our Cynosure laser too. We will chose the correct treatment type upon consultation. You can read more about how laser works here. 

Moles are common small blemishes on the skin which usually appear in the first few decades of life in almost everyone. Average young adult having up to 25 moles. 

Before the mole reduction treatment takes place, it is absolutely necessary to check the mole cells and get doctor’s approval. No excision is made and nothing is sent away for investigation however mole needs to be checked under dermatoscope. Each mole has to have it's health inspection and a singular mole can be treated at the time. 

Electrolysis is safe, effective and quick method of visibly reducing the appearance of totally healthy moles. A tiny probe is tapped over the surface of the mole and small stinging sensation and heat is experienced. Mole will appear yellowish, dry and firm and the scab will form that needs to be left naturally fall away.  

This is a non-surgical, precise method with minimal downtime that can leave moles flatter, smaller, and colorless without scarring. Achieving a final result may require more than one session to make the mole smaller and flatter, however we always discuss your needs and expectations during consultation. 

Sterex is the world recognized brand that electrologists trust for decades. With Sterex we offer advanced and high quality procedures. 

We partner with Sterex to deliver minor skin blemish removal services that restore your confidence and help boost self-esteem. 

Our electrologist has the industry recognized VTCT Level 4 blemish removal qualifications, special training and is licensed with local Stockport Council.