XANTHELASMA
Serving Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Grimsby and surrounding areas.
General Information:
- Can affect either the upper or lower eyelids. Upper eyelids are affected more commonly.
- May be associated with a high cholesterol 50% of the time.
- If you have xanthelasma you should see your doctor to have your cholesterol checked.
- Develop slowly over a period of months or years.
- Cannot be removed or treated with creams.
- Lowering your cholesterol with either diet or medication will not improve xanthelasma.
Treatment:
- The affected area is 'frozen' or made numb with a small injection of anesthetic.
- Once numb, the xanthelasma is removed with a small tool and electrocautery to prevent bleeding.
- There are no stitches required.
- The treated area will be crusted for about 7 to 10 days.
- Rarely there can be bruising with the procedure producing a black eye.
- Rarely a permanent white or pink scar may result from the procedure.
- After the procedure you may bathe or shower normally.
- You will be given an antibiotic cream or ointment to apply to the treated area daily until it is healed.
- Xanthelasma may re-appear months to years after treatment.
- A referral is required to make your first appointment.
What if you are interested to learn more?
For your convenience, the services above are available in my office.
If you would like to learn more:
- Please click on the underlined links above
- E-Mail Us
- Or give us a call at 905-549-1025