Barnstaple Electrolysis Clinic

DO YOU HAVE A SKIN BLEMISH THAT IS GETTING YOU DOWN?

👉Diathermy can be used to treat a variety of common skin blemishes

At Barnstaple Electrolysis Clinic, I offer professional diathermy treatments for suitable skin blemishes, including:

✨Skin tags
✨Seborrhoeic keratosis
✨Age spots
✨DPNs (dermatosis papulosa nigra)
✨Milia
✨Blood spots
✨Facial thread veins
✨Xanthelasma
✨Certain other benign skin blemishes

Every skin is different, so a consultation is important to assess the blemish and determine whether treatment is suitable.

📩 Please get in touch to find out more or to arrange a consultation.

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Why should skin lesion treatment be performed in a clinical setting?

DIY removal methods can be particularly risky. Cutting, burning, freezing or tying off a lesion at home can result in infection, unnecessary pain, bleeding and scarring, and most importantly, can delay proper diagnosis if the lesion wasn’t actually harmless.

There are several important reasons why skin lesion treatment should be carried out in a proper clinical setting, particularly when using diathermy, cautery or similar techniques.

Why a clinical setting matters

* Correct identification of the lesion – Not every lump, bump, mole or skin tag is harmless. A trained practitioner can assess whether the lesion is suitable for treatment or whether it should be referred to a GP or dermatologist.

* Infection control – Clinical treatment involves appropriate sterilisation, strict hygiene procedures and single-use equipment where appropriate.

* Controlled treatment – Diathermy and cautery involve heat/energy application to tissue. The practitioner needs to control the intensity, duration and depth of treatment to minimise unnecessary tissue damage.

* Managing complications – Even a small lesion can bleed more than expected. A clinical practitioner should know how to manage bleeding and recognise when something isn’t healing normally.

* Appropriate aftercare – Proper wound-care advice is important following lesion removal/treatment, including keeping the area clean, protecting it and knowing what signs of infection or abnormal healing to look for.

🚨 REMEMBER - ALWAYS CHECK THAT YOUR PRACTITIONER IS QUALIFIED, VERIFIED, INSURED & LICENSED

Did you know that at Barnstaple Electrolysis Clinic, diathermy is used to treat a wide range of skin lesions including Skin Tags, Seborrhoeic Keratosis, Milia, Xanthelasma, Blood Spots and other minor skin imperfections?

Diathermy uses a very fine, controlled electrical current to heat and treat the targeted areas of skin.

✔️ Precise, controlled treatment
✔️ Quick treatment times
✔️ Usually little or no bleeding
✔️ No stitches required
✔️ Minimal disruption to your day
✔️ No lengthy recovery period

👉If you have a skin lesion you’d like to discuss, book a free 15-minute visual check at www.barnstapleelectrolysis.co.uk, scroll down on the Home Page and click on the ‘Book Now’ button.

🔎At this appointment your skin lesion will be assessed to ensure it is safe to treat and treatment & aftercare will be discussed

🚨 PLEASE DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME! 🚨

We’ve all heard the old advice to tie off a skin tag with cotton or thread to make it “drop off” — but this photo shows exactly why I would strongly advise against it.

❌ Tying off a skin tag can cause significant pain, swelling and trauma to the surrounding tissue.

❌ It can create an open wound, which increases the risk of infection.

❌ If the skin tag is larger or has a substantial blood supply, the result can be particularly unpleasant.

❌ And, importantly, not every lump or growth is actually a skin tag — attempting to remove an unknown lesion yourself can delay proper assessment.

This poor client followed advice to tie off this skin tag and has been left with a very painful, swollen area and an obvious wound. 😢
Please don’t use thread, dental floss, elastic bands or other DIY methods to remove skin tags.
If you have a skin tag that is bothering you, get it properly assessed and have it removed using an appropriate, safe method. Don’t risk infection and unnecessary pain for the sake of a DIY removal.

If a lesion becomes increasingly red, hot, swollen, very painful, produces pus or you feel unwell, seek medical advice promptly.

👉 Seborrhoeic Keratosis treatment
✔️ Before & immediately after treatment
✔️ 6 weeks later to allow for wound healing
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A Seborrhoeic Keratosis is a benign skin growth. They are often described as having a “stuck on” appearance and can occur in lots of places on the body, but commonly on the chest, back, scalp and face.

Key facts
👉Non-cancerous
👉Common with age
👉Linked to aging and possibly genetics
👉Not contagious

Diathermy (electrocautery) is an efficient and effective treatment for removal of Seborrhoeic Keratosis.
Benefits
✔️ Quick procedure
✔️ Minimal discomfort
✔️ Little to no bleeding
✔️ Excellent cosmetic results

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✨ PORE OF WINER – BEFORE & IMMEDIATELY AFTER TREATMENT ✨

A Pore of Winer is an enlarged blackhead-like pore caused by a build-up of keratin and oil within the skin. They are completely benign, but many people choose to have them removed for cosmetic reasons as they can become more noticeable over time.

👉How is it treated?
One of the most effective treatments is diathermy — a quick, minimally invasive procedure that uses electrically induced heat to gently treat the affected pore.

✔️ Helps remove the built-up material
✔️ Reduces the appearance of the enlarged pore
✔️ Encourages smoother-looking skin
✔️ Fast treatment with minimal downtime

The photo shows the area before treatment and immediately after diathermy treatment. Mild redness and swelling straight afterwards are completely normal and usually settles quickly as the skin heals.

To book a free 15-minute visual check, click on the ‘Book Now’ button on the Home Page at
https://barnstapleelectrolysis.co.uk/

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