Sebaceous Hyperplasia Treatment in Hamilton

Small, soft, slightly yellowish bumps on your forehead, nose, or cheeks. Some have a tiny dimple in the middle. They blend in until the light hits them, and then they’re all you can see in photos.

That’s exactly what we help with.

We are trained in cosmetic electrocautery and we treat sebaceous hyperplasia safely and precisely for smoother, more even-looking skin.

Want to know if we can help? Message us on WhatsApp or call (365) 336-9757, send a photo if you like, and we’ll tell you whether it suits cosmetic removal and what it will cost. No obligation.

Electrocautery for Sebaceous Hyperplasia: How Treatment Works

We use electrocautery, a precise technique that treats the enlarged gland and smooths the bump cleanly, sealing the area instantly.

✓ Precise and controlled: Targeted at the bump, with as little effect on the surrounding skin as possible

✓ Little bleeding: Cauterization seals the area as it works

✓ Smoother results: The raised bump is flattened in the session

✓ Aftercare included: Healing varies; scarring and pigment change are possible and discussed beforehand

Common Areas We Treat

Sebaceous hyperplasia most often appears on:

• Forehead
• Nose and bridge of the nose
• Cheeks
• Chin
• Anywhere oil glands are active

If you’re not sure whether what you have is sebaceous hyperplasia, we’ll take a look. Sometimes these bumps are actually milia (small white keratin bumps), skin tags, or enlarged pores. We tell the difference and recommend the right treatment.

Real Results From Our Treatment Room

We don’t have sebaceous hyperplasia photos we can share yet. These are real Vicaria clients treated in the same James St S room for skin tags, seborrheic keratosis and cherry angiomas, so you can see how a spot and the skin around it look before and after cosmetic removal. Individual results and healing times vary.

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What to Expect

During Your Appointment:

• We look at the bumps and review whether they appear suitable for our cosmetic service
• We clean and prepare the area
• We treat each bump using precise electrocautery
• We provide aftercare instructions
• You’re done in 15-30 minutes depending on how many we treat

After Treatment:

• Minor redness or light scabbing that heals within a week or two
• Scarring or pigment change is possible; we go through the risks with you beforehand
• Clear instructions on keeping the area clean
• No downtime needed

Ready for smoother skin? Call (365) 336-9757 or message us on WhatsApp. Send a photo if you like, and we’ll tell you whether it suits cosmetic removal and what it will cost.

Why Hamilton Clients Choose Vicaria for Sebaceous Hyperplasia

We’re trained for cosmetic lesion work, and clear about where that ends. That matters when you’re treating facial skin.

• Trained in cosmetic electrocautery: we work inside the cosmetic scope of that training and say so when a case falls outside it
• Sterile technique: it lowers the infection and scarring risk that comes with drugstore kits and home removal
• A clear referral boundary: we do not diagnose skin conditions, so anything that does not look like a straightforward cosmetic case goes to a physician instead of being treated here
• Care with darker skin tones: We adjust technique to reduce the risk of pigment change
• Located in downtown Hamilton: Easy to reach from anywhere in the city

How Much Does Sebaceous Hyperplasia Removal Cost?

Sebaceous hyperplasia treatment at Vicaria Health is $99 a visit, HST included, and that covers the in-person consultation and the first spot. Cosmetic treatment isn’t covered by OHIP or most insurance plans, which is why we keep our pricing clear and affordable:

• A visit: $99, HST included. It covers the in-person consultation and the first spot.
• Each extra spot in the same visit: $20
• Never more than $299 a visit, however many spots (the cap is reached at 11)
• Same price on the face, neck or body, whatever the size. No size tiers, and no tax added at the end.

What a visit costs, consultation and treatment together, HST included:

• 1 spot: $99
• 3 spots: $139
• 5 spots: $179
• 10 spots: $279

If it’s a doctor’s job, you don’t pay. If we think a spot should be seen by a physician instead of removed, we don’t treat it and we don’t charge for it. If it was the only spot you came for, the visit costs nothing.

Not sure yet? Message us on WhatsApp or call, send a photo if you like, and we’ll tell you whether it suits cosmetic removal and what it will cost. We confirm the total before treatment.

Call (365) 336-9757, message us on WhatsApp, or view full pricing details.

Note: All skin treatments at Vicaria Health are cosmetic procedures performed by certified practitioners who are not physicians, and we do not diagnose skin conditions. For medical skin concerns, please consult a dermatologist.

What Is Sebaceous Hyperplasia?

Sebaceous hyperplasia happens when the skin’s oil (sebaceous) glands become enlarged, creating small soft bumps, usually yellow or skin-colored, often with a slight dimple or central indentation. They show up most on the forehead, nose, and cheeks, and they’re especially common in adults with oilier skin and as we age.

They’re completely harmless. But they don’t respond to skincare, and many people find them frustrating because they look a bit like persistent whiteheads that never clear.

Sebaceous Hyperplasia vs Milia: How to Tell Them Apart

These two get mixed up constantly, and they need different treatments.

• Milia are firm white or pearly keratin cysts sitting just under the surface. They do not change much over time, and they are removed by sterile extraction.
• Sebaceous hyperplasia bumps are soft, skin-coloured or slightly yellow, often with a small central dimple and visible tiny vessels around the edge. They are enlarged oil glands, not cysts, and they are treated with electrocautery.

If you are not sure which you have, that is normal, and it is exactly what a first message or call is for. We will tell you whether the bumps look suitable for our cosmetic service. We do not diagnose skin conditions, so anything uncertain goes to a licensed physician first.

Why Skincare Doesn’t Clear Them

You’ve probably tried:

• Exfoliating acids and retinol
• “Pore minimizing” products
• Squeezing them (which doesn’t work and can irritate the skin)

The problem is that sebaceous hyperplasia comes from enlarged glands beneath the surface, not clogged pores you can clean out. Topical products can’t shrink the gland. Precise professional treatment is the reliable way to flatten and clear them.

Want smoother, clearer skin? Message us on WhatsApp or call (365) 336-9757. Send a photo if you like, and we’ll tell you whether it suits cosmetic removal and what it will cost.

Related Reading

Our sebaceous hyperplasia treatment guide explains how these bumps differ from milia and acne, and why skincare routines leave them behind. For pricing across Ontario, see the skin lesion removal cost guide.

Ready for Smoother Skin?

We’ll examine your skin, confirm what those bumps are, and treat them safely so you can feel confident again.

Vicaria Health is located in downtown Hamilton and serves clients throughout the city including Westdale, Hamilton Mountain, Dundas, Ancaster, Waterdown, Stoney Creek, and Burlington.

Message us on WhatsApp, send a photo if you like, and we’ll tell you whether it suits cosmetic removal and what it will cost.

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