Xanthelasma Removal

Xanthelasma is a collection of whitish or yellowish spots composed of fat or cholesterol which commonly occur in the eyelid region. In many cases the whitish spots develop into larger areas which take on a yellow colour.

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The eyelid region is delicate and the precise nature of the Erbium YAG laser is well suited to treatment in this region. Eyelid skin is the thinnest skin in the body and only Erbium YAG laser has the precision to ablate the skin layer by layer. Skin scarring and contractures are minimised with the use of Erbium YAG laser. CO2 laser is not suitable as it lacks precision due to its coagulative effect and subsequent high risk of scarring.

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With larger lesions, your laser surgeon may want to perform xanthelasma removal in 2 stages. With the first treatment, reduction in size can be safely achieved. About 6 weeks later, the second treatment will aim to completely remove the residual xanthelasma tissue. By performing xanthelasma removal in 2 stages, the risk of scarring is minimised.

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Prices start from £600