I have severe Syringoma & Milia around my eyes.What is the best way to remove these with the lowest rate of reoccurrence?(photo)

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In my consultation with one doctor it was recommended that I do the Madonna (CO2 Laser) procedure but I want to make sure I am getting the best treatment. It was suggested that I would need approximately 3 procedures to get optimal results with no guarantee of reoccurrence. I am 33 years old with freckles & fair skin.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis.  We see atrophic and hypertrophic scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to discuss the best treatment options for your type of skin. .

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Matthew Elias, DO, FAAD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Syringomas are benign deep dermal growths.  Due to their location in the skin, superficial treatments like peels, paring them down will just remove the top of the lesion and will not remove the location where the lesions are coming form leading to high rates of return.  The typical standard of care for syringomas is electrocautery, as there is low risk of scarring with good resolution of the syringomas.  However since electrocautery is a superficial procedure as well you will likely need to maintain treatment with this technique.  A more aggressive approach would be using a CO2 laser either fractionated or pinhole to destroy the deep dermal tumor.  This too will require multiple treatments but is likely to lead to higher cure rates.  Milia on the other hand can be removed by manual extraction as these are superficial growths.  Regards, Dr. Matt Elias

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Please review the Video in the web reference as it explains the procedure with videos. Much easier to visualise than conceptualise. I would perform either a CO2 or Erbium laser procedure, followed by close follow up. Milia are super easy to treat- prevention via vitamin A creams, treatment with a sterile 25 g needle with extractor. Prevention of Syringomas are harder. Some recur within 6 months, some in 5- 10 years. The use of BOTOX can help as this decrease sweat production in the area, hence reducing syringoma recurrence (as these are benign sweat gland tumors)All the best, Dr Davin LimLaser DermatologistBrisbane, Australia.

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