Seborrhoeic keratoses
What is it?
Seborrhoeic keratoses are raised brown spots, benign and very common with age. They do not turn into cancer, but they can be bothersome or look like a suspicious lesion, hence the value of an examination.
Who is it for?
People bothered by these lesions, or when there is doubt with an atypical mole.
How it is done
Dermatoscopic examination, then appropriate treatment (curettage, excision) if the lesion is bothersome.
Anaesthesia
Local anaesthesia if needed.
Recovery
A small scab or scar depending on the technique.
The result
The treated lesion disappears; others may appear over time.
Risks
Like any procedure, this one carries risks that are rare but real (infection, haematoma, healing problems, asymmetry, reaction to anaesthesia...). They are explained in detail during the consultation, with written information.
Frequently asked questions
Are they dangerous?
No, they are benign; the examination mainly serves to distinguish them from a suspicious lesion.
Is it reimbursed?
Dr Stroumza-Escoffier is contracted with the French national health insurance: medical procedures are reimbursed at the official rates, purely cosmetic procedures are not.
Where does the procedure take place?
At the practice, 11 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris. Most procedures are performed under local anaesthesia and take less than 30 minutes.
I live abroad: how should I organise my trip?
Contact the practice by phone or e-mail. An examination in Paris is required; small lesions can often be removed during the same stay, and the laboratory results are sent to you.
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