Xanthelasma are deposits of fatty materials, under the surface of the skin ranging in the size from very small up to 1 inch in diameter. Electrolysis is a safe, effective, quick and affordable method of treating them.
Cause
The exact cause of xanthelasma is unknown. It is typically associated with an elevated cholesterol level though this is not always the case. Xanthelasma may occur anywhere on the body, but is most commonly seen on the eye lids. Treatments with electrolysis can visibly reduce the raised appearance although the colour may remain unaffected.
Treatment
A small probe will touch the surface of the skin, energy is released, and a slight stinging sensation will be experienced. Xanthelasma may require more than one treatment and ongoing treatment is required.
Following Your Treatment
Following your treatment you may experience
Slight reddening and / or swelling of the skin the area
Warmth in the area that has been treated
The area treated will look worse before it gets better and a scab will form
The skin may feel itchy as the healing process takes place