Facial Lesions

Small skin lesions such as skin tags, milia, blood spots and certain benign growths can be safely and effectively removed using the Sterex technique. This advanced method uses a fine probe and targeted thermolysis to cauterise and remove unwanted lesions with precision, minimal discomfort and little to no downtime.

Conditions

What are small skin lesions?

Small skin lesions are common, harmless growths or irregularities that can appear on the face or body. These may include skin tags, milia, seborrhoeic keratoses, cherry angiomas, thread veins, warts and other benign bumps. Their size, colour and texture can vary, and while often medically harmless, many people choose to remove them for cosmetic reasons or if they become irritated.

What causes small lesions

Small lesions can develop for a variety of reasons, including:

  • Natural ageing of the skin
    • Genetics
    • Sun exposure
    • Friction or repeated irritation
    • Blocked pores (as in milia)
    • Vascular changes (as in cherry angiomas and thread veins)

Most lesions remain stable over time, but some may slowly change in appearance.

Although these lesions are usually benign, professional assessment is important to confirm suitability for cosmetic removal.

When should you be concerned about a lesion?

If a lesion is changing or behaving unusually, you should seek medical advice. Concerning signs include:

  • Rapid growth
    • Bleeding without obvious cause
    • Persistent itching or pain
    • Irregular shape or colour changes
    • New lesions appearing suddenly

While most lesions are harmless, monitoring them ensures any issues are caught early.

Small Lesion Removal With Sterex (Advanced Electrolysis)

At Skin Architect, we use Sterex Advanced Electrolysis, a safe and precise method for removing many types of small benign lesions. This technique uses a very fine needle and a small electrical current to gently cauterise and remove the lesion at the surface.

What Sterex can treat:
  • Skin tags
    • Milia
    • Cherry angiomas
    • Seborrhoeic keratoses
    • Thread veins (facial)
    • Small benign raised lesions

Your practitioner will assess the lesion during consultation to ensure it is suitable for treatment.

How does Sterex removal work?

  • The lesion is cleansed and the area may be numbed for comfort
    • A fine probe delivers a controlled electrical current
    • The lesion dries, cauterises or detaches depending on the type
    • Healing typically occurs over several days

Most treatments take only a few minutes, and downtime is minimal.

Commonly Asked Questions

You may feel a brief warming or stinging sensation. Most clients find the treatment very tolerable, and numbing can be used if needed.

A small crust or dry patch may form as the area heals. This is normal and usually falls away within a few days.

Yes. As long as our practitioner confirms the lesion is benign and safe to treat, cosmetic removal is available.

Many lesions require only one session, though some (such as extensive thread veins or multiple milia) may need additional treatments.

Clinic Details

Location: Skin Architect (Inside Listers Health)

Listers Mill, Heaton Road, Bradford, BD9 4SH

 

E-mail: info@skinarchitect.co.uk

Phone : 01274 982121

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