Seborrheic Keratosis Removal in Hamilton

They look like someone stuck bits of brown wax to your skin.

Maybe they started as flat spots and grew raised and bumpy over time. Maybe you thought they were moles or age spots but they’re not quite either. They’re different from skin tags (those soft, hanging flaps), milia (tiny white bumps), or cherry angiomas (small red dots). These are something else entirely.

You’ve tried fading creams. You’ve Googled “how to remove seborrheic keratosis at home.” You’ve considered just ignoring them but they keep showing up in mirrors, photos, and on more parts of your body.

Here’s the truth: Seborrheic keratoses are harmless, but they’re stubborn as hell. Creams won’t touch them. Home remedies don’t work. And trying to scrape them off yourself is a recipe for infection and scarring.

The good news? We remove them every day. Safely. Effectively. So you can stop worrying about them.

Want to know if we can help? Call us at (365) 336-9757 for a free 15-minute consultation. We’ll talk through what you’re seeing, whether our cosmetic service is appropriate for it, and what it would cost. No obligation. Prefer to type first? Message us on WhatsApp.

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Electrocautery for Seborrheic Keratosis: How Removal Works

We use electrocautery a precise, medical-grade technique that removes the growths cleanly and safely.

Here’s how it works:

We apply a controlled electrical current to the seborrheic keratosis, which gently burns away the tissue layer by layer. The cauterization also seals the area, so there’s minimal bleeding and clean healing.

The process takes just a few minutes per lesion. You might feel a brief warm sensation or slight pressure, but it’s not painful. For sensitive areas or larger lesions, we can apply a topical numbing agent to keep you comfortable.

Why electrocautery?

✓ Complete removal: We take off the entire growth, not just the surface

✓ Controlled and precise: We treat only the SK, leaving healthy skin intact

✓ Minimal bleeding: Cauterization seals as it removes

✓ Suitability reviewed first: size, exact location and skin type all decide whether a lesion is appropriate for our cosmetic service

✓ Clean healing: Properly done, scarring is minimal or nonexistent

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Real Results You Can See

Before you commit to treatment, see what’s actually possible. These are real results from real patients.

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What to Expect

During Your Appointment:

• We look at the growths and review whether they appear to be a straightforward cosmetic case; if not, we refer you to a physician instead
• We clean and prepare the area
• We remove the lesion(s) using electrocautery
• We provide clear aftercare instructions
• You’re done in 15-30 minutes depending on how many we’re removing

After Removal:

• The treated area may be red or slightly crusted for a week or two
• Scabs will form and fall off naturally don’t pick at them
• Minimal scarring when healed properly
• You can return to normal activities right away no downtime needed
• We give you simple care instructions to support clean healing

Ready to get clearer skin? Call (365) 336-9757 to book your free 15-minute phone consultation. We’ll answer your questions and, if you’re ready, get you in fast. WhatsApp or video optional.

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Why Hamilton Clients Choose Vicaria for Seborrheic Keratosis Removal

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

✓ A clear referral boundary: we are not physicians and we do not diagnose; anything that does not look like a straightforward cosmetic case goes to a doctor first

✓ Sterile technique: it lowers the infection and scarring risk that comes with home removal

✓ We refer rather than guess: if something looks off, we send you to a licensed physician or dermatologist. We do not biopsy and we do not diagnose

✓ Safe for all skin types: We adjust our technique to prevent pigmentation issues, especially on darker skin

✓ Located in downtown Hamilton: Easy access from anywhere in the city

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Seborrheic Keratosis Removal Near You in Hamilton

Searching for seborrheic keratosis removal near you? Our clinic sits in downtown Hamilton at 144 James St S, a short trip from anywhere in the region. We regularly treat clients from Westdale, Hamilton Mountain, Dundas, Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Burlington, and Grimsby, and same-week appointments are usually available so you don’t have to wait to get those waxy growths removed.

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How Much Does Seborrheic Keratosis Removal Cost in Hamilton?

Our pricing is transparent and straightforward:

Consultation:

• Free 15-Minute Phone Consultation: call us to discuss your concerns and get expert advice (WhatsApp or video also available)
• In-Person Consultation: $60 CAD + taxes — examination, identification, and treatment planning

Treatment:

• Seborrheic Keratosis Removal: $20-$25 per lesion (based on size and location) + taxes
• Multiple lesions can be treated in one session

What your first visit costs: the consultation and the treatment happen in the same appointment when the spots are suitable, so your total that day is the $60 consultation plus the per-lesion price:

• 1 lesion: about $80-$85 + tax
• 3 lesions: about $120-$135 + tax
• 5 lesions: about $160-$185 + tax

Not sure yet? The 15-minute phone or WhatsApp call is free. Ask anything there and we’ll give you your likely total before you pay anything.

We provide clear pricing during your consultation so you know exactly what to expect.

Call (365) 336-9757 for your free consultation, or view full pricing details.

Note: All skin treatments at Vicaria Health are non-invasive cosmetic procedures performed by practitioners with clinical training. For medical skin concerns, please consult a dermatologist.

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Seborrheic Keratosis vs Melanoma: Why We Check First

A seborrheic keratosis is benign. The problem is that melanoma can look similar, especially when a growth is dark, uneven in colour, or has changed recently.

We are not physicians and we do not diagnose skin conditions, so we treat this as a hard boundary rather than a judgement call. If a growth is new, changing in colour or shape, bleeding on its own, painful, or simply does not look like your other spots, see a licensed physician or dermatologist before booking cosmetic removal. Nothing on this page is a substitute for that assessment.

Seborrheic Keratosis on the Scalp

Scalp growths are one of the most common reasons clients ask about this service. They catch on a comb, snag on a hairbrush, and are easy to irritate without noticing.

The scalp is treatable, but hair density and the exact location affect both the appointment length and how the area heals, so we review it during the consultation rather than quoting blind. Growths on the eyelid or the skin immediately around the eye may be directed to a licensed physician or eye-care professional instead.

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What Exactly Is Seborrheic Keratosis?

Let’s clear this up first.

Seborrheic keratoses (SK for short) are benign skin growths that show up as you age. They’re incredibly common most people over 50 have at least a few.

They can look like:

• Brown, tan, or black spots
• Waxy, scaly patches that look “stuck on” to the skin
• Raised bumps with a rough texture
• Flat spots that gradually thicken over time

Common locations:

• Face (especially temples and forehead)
• Chest and back
• Scalp
• Shoulders

They’re not cancerous. They’re not contagious. They won’t turn into skin cancer. But they can look similar to melanoma or other concerning lesions which is why having a doctor check them is smart.

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Why People Live With Them (And Why You Don’t Have To)

Most people don’t know what these growths are, so they just… live with them.

Maybe you assumed they were age spots and there’s nothing you could do. Maybe you thought removal would be expensive or complicated. Maybe you’re just used to seeing them there.

Here’s the thing: You don’t have to.

Removal is straightforward and quick, and the pricing is published before you book. Most people wish they’d done it years earlier.

We see patients from all over Hamilton Westdale, the Mountain, Dundas, Ancaster, Stoney Creek who are tired of these growths showing up everywhere and just want them gone.

Related Reading

Not sure the growth is a seborrheic keratosis at all? Our guide to telling a seborrheic keratosis from an age spot or a mole walks through the “stuck on” test that usually separates them. For what removal costs across Ontario, and why OHIP generally does not cover it, read the skin lesion removal cost guide.

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Ready to Get Clearer Skin?

We’ll look at the growths with you, explain whether they look like a straightforward cosmetic case, answer your questions, and treat the ones that are appropriate for our service.

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

Stop letting stubborn brown spots bother you.

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Who Does the Removal

Maurin Casella and Yamilet Pina are both certified Skin Tags Removal Technicians, trained at the Chellsey Institute of Beauty & Health and certified in March 2024. The course covers the removal technique itself, which is the same across the lesions treated here — there is no separate certificate per lesion type.

It is a cosmetic qualification, not a medical one. It covers the removal itself — not deciding what a lesion is, which is why anything uncertain is referred to a licensed physician or dermatologist before any treatment is booked.

Both certificates are on display at the clinic, and we are happy to show them at your consultation.