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Sebaceous Hyperplasia Treatment in Busan Seomyeon
Quick answer: Sebaceous hyperplasia is a benign enlargement of oil glands that appears as small, soft, yellowish bumps, often with a central dip, on the forehead, nose and cheeks. It is common in oily skin and with age, and can be reduced with precise laser or electrocautery, sometimes combined with sebum-control treatment. At Daybeau Clinic Seomyeon the bumps are examined first, and the method and price are confirmed after consultation.
✦ Laser or electrocautery
☁ Crusts ~5–7 days
✦ Numbing cream first
♡ Maintenance as needed
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| What it is | Benign enlargement of sebaceous (oil) glands |
| Appearance | 2–5 mm yellowish or skin-coloured bumps with a central pore |
| Methods | Precise laser (e.g. CO2) or fine electrocautery; sebum-control support |
| Comfort | Numbing cream applied beforehand |
| Healing | Small crusts for about 5–7 days |
| Recurrence | New bumps can develop; maintenance may be needed |
| First-visit price | After consultation |
What is sebaceous hyperplasia?
Each hair follicle has an oil gland. With age, hormonal changes and naturally oily skin, some glands enlarge and become visible as small bumps. They are harmless and not acne, although they are often mistaken for whiteheads, closed comedones or milia. Because a few skin cancers can look similar, every bump is examined by the physician before treatment, and anything atypical is referred for evaluation.
Treatment options
The goal is to flatten the enlarged gland while protecting the surrounding skin. Options include a precise CO2 laser (device availability confirmed at consultation) or fine-needle electrocautery. Where oiliness is a major factor, a sebum-control program such as Capri laser (steps 1–3, ₩89,000 first-visit, VAT excluded) may be discussed as supportive care, and pore-focused options are covered on the enlarged pore treatment page.
Who is a good candidate?
Adults with a few to many stable, soft bumps on the face who want them less visible. People prone to pigment change may be treated more conservatively, with a test spot first.
Aftercare
Keep crusts moist with the advised ointment, avoid makeup on treated spots for a few days, and use sunscreen to reduce the chance of temporary darkening. Gentle oil-control skincare may help slow the appearance of new bumps.
Sebaceous Hyperplasia FAQ
Is sebaceous hyperplasia the same as acne?
No. Sebaceous hyperplasia is an enlarged oil gland, not a clogged or inflamed pore. It does not come and go like acne and usually does not respond to squeezing or acne spot treatments.
Can I squeeze sebaceous hyperplasia bumps?
Squeezing is not recommended. The bump is gland tissue rather than trapped oil, so pressing it can cause redness, scarring or infection without removing it.
Will sebaceous hyperplasia come back after treatment?
A treated bump often stays flatter, but the tendency to form new ones remains, especially in oily skin. Many people need occasional maintenance sessions.
Is sebaceous hyperplasia dangerous?
It is benign. However, certain skin cancers can look similar, so a physician examines the bumps first and refers anything atypical for further evaluation.