Milia,Fatty Deposits Cautery and TCA Peel? Doctor Answers, Tips
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Milia,Fatty Deposits Cautery and TCA Peel?

Is it possible to do a TCA peel and at the same time cauterization of milia and fatty deposits in the face?Will there be a hyperpigmentaion afterwards? Thanks! Maria

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by Angel Fish
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Electrocautery Works Well For Sebaceous Hyperplasia (Overgrown Oil Glands), Xanthelasma (Fatty Deposits) and Milia

I have been using standard electrocautery for removing or flattening all kinds of growths for more than thirty-two years with gratifying aesthetic results. I have found this modality particularly useful for getting rid of overgrown oil glands that protrude above the skin surface (sebaceous hyperplasia); yellowish, fatty deposits around the eyelids (xanthelasmas); milia (essentially larger clogged pores related to sebaceous cysts); and even skin tags. After numbing the area with a little... more
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Milia

Treating milia and hypertrophic sabaciuous gland, can be done with Medical grade skin care and chemical peels. Laser resurfacinf( depending on your color can be very effectice too.
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Treating Milia and Prominent Oil Glands While Doing TCA Peel

It is possible to treat milia and prominent oil glands when undergoing a TCA peel. However, this should be done by a board-certified physician (preferably dermatologist) experienced in doing TCA peels and treating milia and prominent oil glands (sebaceous hyperplasia). Healing and wound care are also important to avoid any permanent discoloration, depressions and/or scarring.

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