[Considering the burden of recurrence] Sebaceous Gland Hyperplasia / Syringoma Treatment

Sebaceous Hyperplasia: An Approach to Reduce Recurrence

Removing only the visible parts may leave the underlying cause untreated.

Sebaceous hyperplasia is a skin lesion caused by sebaceous glands in the dermis layer abnormally enlarging or proliferating.

Typically, many procedures use lasers to remove only the visible lesions.

While this approach may seem to improve the lesions immediately,

if the sebaceous glands themselves remain, there is a possibility of the lesions reappearing.

We approach this by considering these points.

We aim to reduce the likelihood of recurrence by removing visible lesions and simultaneously addressing the underlying internal cause.

Beyond simply improving the outwardly visible symptoms,

we aim for treatment that manages both the cause and the symptoms simultaneously.

To achieve this, we use two types of equipment in combination.

1. Secret Agnes RF (Insulated 1-pin High-Frequency Needle)

An insulated 1-pin needle is inserted into the area with sebaceous glands to directly deliver high-frequency thermal energy.

This aims to selectively coagulate and destroy abnormally enlarged sebaceous glands.

By using an insulated needle, damage to the epidermis or surrounding tissues is minimized,

allowing for precise treatment targeting only the sebaceous glands.

This is a crucial part of addressing the root cause of sebaceous hyperplasia.

2. Erbium-YAG Laser (Er:YAG Laser)

This laser allows for precise depth control,

and is used to delicately refine and remove protruding lesion areas.

It is known to cause less tissue damage, reducing the burden of recovery time and lowering the possibility of scarring.

Sometimes, it can be combined with a CO2 laser to effectively remove deeper lesions as needed.

Our approach differs from simple lesion removal procedures.

CO2 laser-only treatment removes the surface, but the sebaceous glands themselves remain, leading to a possibility of recurrence.

Our combined treatment can help inhibit recurrence by selectively coagulating and destroying sebaceous glands and refining surface lesions.

Major Characteristics of Sebaceous Hyperplasia

Understanding Sebaceous Hyperplasia

Simply removing only the surface may not be sufficient.

Addressing both the outwardly visible symptoms and the underlying internal cause can help reduce the likelihood of recurrence.

Are you experiencing the following symptoms?

Small, round, bumpy growths appearing on the forehead, cheeks, and around the nose

A shape with a slightly indented center, resembling a belly button

May look like acne or pimples, but no contents are expelled when pressed.

They do not disappear over time and remain as they are, or tend to gradually increase in number.

These phenomena are not just simple skin blemishes,

but suggest the possibility of *sebaceous hyperplasia*, a condition where sebaceous glands have abnormally proliferated.