Sebaceous Hyperplasia
Enlarged oil glands flattened with millimetre precision.
Sebaceous hyperplasia appears as small, soft, yellowish bumps with a central dimple, most often on the forehead, nose and cheeks. They are enlarged oil glands — entirely benign, but persistent and cosmetically noticeable.
- 5–7 days
- Downtime
- 1–2
- Sessions
- Topical
- Anaesthesia
- Immediate
- Results
- CO2 & erbium laser ablation
- Fine electrosurgery
- Dermatoscopic assessment
- Topical retinoid maintenance
Diagnosed first, treated second.
They do not respond to skincare. Precise ablation of the gland with laser or electrosurgery flattens the lesion in a single pass while protecting the surrounding skin from scarring.
- 01CO2 & erbium laser ablation
- 02Fine electrosurgery
- 03Dermatoscopic assessment
- 04Topical retinoid maintenance
- 05Post-treatment pigment care
- Multiple small yellowish facial bumps
- Lesions with a central dimple
- Bumps unchanged by skincare
- Oily skin with recurring lesions
- Anyone wanting a single-visit solution
How the treatment works
A sequence, not a single appointment — each step informs the next.
- 01
Confirmation
Dermatoscopy distinguishes hyperplasia from early basal cell carcinoma.
- 02
Numbing
Topical anaesthetic is applied before treatment for comfort.
- 03
Precision ablation
Each gland is treated individually with laser or fine electrosurgery.
- 04
Healing
Small crusts settle within a week; aftercare protects against pigment change.
Results measured, not promised.
What to expect
- 01Bumps flattened in one session
- 02Smoother forehead and cheek texture
- 03Minimal risk of scarring
- 04Benign diagnosis confirmed
- 05Immediate return to normal routine
Begin with a diagnosis,
not a guess.
Share a few details and the clinic will reply with available consultation times for sebaceous hyperplasia — one-to-one with Dr. Arely.
- Response
- Within 24 hours
- Consultation
- One-to-one, 45 min
- Assessment
- Trichoscopy included
- Location
- Dr. Arely Clinic
Frequently asked
No, they are benign — but they are checked to exclude early skin cancer, which can look similar.
Treated lesions do not return, though new ones can form on oily skin over time.
Very rarely with precise technique and correct aftercare.
Typically all visible lesions in a single session.