Smooth the small, stubborn bumps that can appear when oil glands become enlarged, often showing up as flesh-colored or yellowish spots on your face. At New You Center, we carefully assess these bumps (sebaceous hyperplasia) and personalize treatment to you.
Reduce Visible Bumps on Oily Areas
Sebaceous hyperplasia is a benign skin condition that develops when your sebaceous (oil-producing) glands enlarge. You may usually notice small, soft, flesh-colored or yellowish bumps, often with a tiny indentation in the center. They tend to appear on oilier areas of your face, such as your forehead, cheeks, and nose. Although these bumps aren’t harmful, they can resemble other skin growths, so it’s important to have them properly evaluated.
Signs & Symptoms of Sebaceous Hyperplasia:
- Small, soft bumps on your skin
- Flesh-colored, yellowish, or slightly pink bumps
- A tiny indentation or depression in the center
- Bumps that commonly appear on your forehead, cheeks, or nose
- Multiple bumps developing in oilier areas of your face
- Lesions that remain visible rather than resolving like pimples
- Smooth or slightly shiny-looking bumps
Treatment for Sebaceous Hyperplasia
Treatment starts by taking a careful look at the bumps you want to address. During your consultation, we’ll examine their size, number, location, and appearance, review your skin and medical history, and discuss what bothers you about them. Once we understand your skin, we can explain the options. At New You Center, treatment typically involves the Sciton erbium laser, while AGNES Precision RF may be recommended in certain cases based on the lesions.
FAQs
Is Sebaceous Hyperplasia the Same as Acne?
No. Although the bumps can sometimes resemble pimples, sebaceous hyperplasia involves enlarged oil glands rather than clogged pores. The bumps also tend to remain instead of resolving like a breakout.
Can You Remove Sebaceous Hyperplasia?
Treatment can reduce or remove individual visible bumps. At New You Center, we commonly use the Sciton erbium laser, while AGNES Precision RF may be appropriate for certain lesions.
Can Sebaceous Hyperplasia Come Back?
Yes. Treatment addresses existing lesions, but it cannot prevent your oil glands from becoming enlarged elsewhere or again in the future. You may eventually develop new bumps.
Feel Like You, Only Better.
Schedule Your Consultation for Sebaceous Hyperplasia Treatment in Columbus, OH
Those small bumps may be harmless, but that doesn’t mean you have to keep them. At New You Center, Dr. Mary Beth Mudd draws on more than 25 years of medical aesthetics experience to evaluate your skin and determine whether Sciton laser, AGNES Precision RF, or another approach makes sense for you.
We’re conveniently located in the Polaris area of northern Columbus, with easy access from I-71. Schedule your consultation for sebaceous hyperplasia treatment today.
