Cosmetic Electro-cautery - Consultation & Patch test

Cosmetic Electro-cautery  is a treatment that uses a Thermolysis current and a very fine-needle to either cauterise or lift away the superficial epidermis, depending on the type of blemish that is being treated.

At Kumiko I treat: Skin tags, Thread veins, Blood spots, Spider Naevi, Milia (whiteheads) and Seborrhoeic Keratosis. 

15 mins : £50

Cosmetic Electro-cautery 

15 mins : £110

30 mins : £160

Most lesions can be treated in a single session, though some may require follow-up. A small scab may form and will naturally shed as the skin heals. Full healing typically occurs within 7–14 days, depending on the area and lesion type.

A full consultation and skin assessment is carried out prior to treatment. Only benign lesions will be treated, and medical referral may be advised if a lesion appears atypical.

Pre treatment guidelines are important to follow, so you can get the best results from your service. 

Try to avoid caffeine (coffee, tea, and soft drinks), alcohol and spicy foods a few hours before the treatment.

No aspirin in the 24hrs before treatment.

Reduce tobacco consumption.

Avoid sun exposure in preceding 48hrs before treatment. 

Be aware following your treatment the area can look worse before it looks better (healing process) therefore before booking always consider your ‘calendars’ - what events you have coming up in the immediate 2/3 weeks checking your social, work and holiday calendars. 

Aftercare is critical for prevention of infection, good healing of the skin and achieving successful results. 

FOR THE FIRST 48 HOURS:

Do not touch or scratch treated area.

Avoid perfumed or alcohol-based products.

Do not use soap or foundation for 24hrs. Translucent mineral powder is allowed. 

Avoid sun exposure for 72hours following treatment to avoid formation of pigmentation and vessel dilation. 

Avoid strenuous exercise to avoid vessel dilation.

Avoid exposure to alternating hot/cold conditions.

Do not exfoliate the skin. Let the small crusts (if present) naturally fall off.

Avoid hot baths, saunas, tanning salons.

Do not consume excessive amounts of alcohol, spicy foods, tea, coffee, chocolate or tobacco in first 48hrs. 

Do not consume aspirin or any other medication that could thin out the blood (anticoagulants).

AFTER 48 HOURS:

Normally after 48hrs protective healing crusts will have formed, thereby sealing the skin and preventing infection.

Gently cleanse area, tapping dry with tissue. The skin should be kept as dry & clean as possible until the crusts naturally fall off. Do not pick off or exfoliate. 

Crusts will be present for approximately 5 days.

Optional: Lavender oil may be dabbed on to treated area x 3 times daily (one drop only on a cotton bud each time) 

AFTER PROTECTIVE HEALING CRUSTS HAVE FALLEN OFF:

Complete sunblock must be used for at least 6 weeks.

Avoid heat exposure.

The area of treatment, and any area showing predisposition to telangiectasia, should always be protected by a sunscreen (at least spf15) particularly in the summer.

Pre treatment guidelines are important to follow, so you can get the best results from your service. 

Try to avoid caffeine (coffee, tea, and soft drinks), alcohol and spicy foods a few hours before the treatment.

No aspirin in the 24hrs before treatment.

Reduce tobacco consumption.

Avoid sun exposure in preceding 48hrs before treatment. 

Be aware following your treatment the area can look worse before it looks better (healing process) therefore before booking always consider your ‘calendars’ - what events you have coming up in the immediate 2/3 weeks checking your social, work and holiday calendars. 

Aftercare is critical for prevention of infection, good healing of the skin and achieving successful results. 

Do not touch or scratch the treated area.

A healing crust/scab may form, do not pick or scratch off the healing crust. 

Keep the area dry for 24 hours if at all possible. (However the client can wash with tepid water but should pat thoroughly dry with a clean tissue and avoid towels). 

Apply drying powder for 48 hours.

Avoid perfume or alcohol-based products.

Do not use soap or foundation for 24 hours. Translucent powder is allowed.

Avoid sun exposure in the preceding 48 hours and the following 72 hours in order to avoid the formation of brownish (pigmentation) spots and to avoid vessel dilation.

Avoid vigorous exercises or sports for 48 hours following treatment.

Avoid exposure to alternating hot/cold conditions.

Do not exfoliate the skin. Let the small crusts (if present) disappear on their own.