Remove unsightly spots such as birthmarks
You may have spots on your body that you experience as unsightly. There are several options for removing unsightly spots.
Shave excision: superficial removal of disfiguring spots
The superficial removal (shaving) of disturbing and/or disfiguring spots such as elevated benign birthmarks, warts, and fibroids.
The spot is locally sedated and then removed using a surgical knife, so there will be no stitches. The procedure will only leave an abrasion that will heal automatically. When the spot is cauterised, a crust will form immediately, which will fall off of its own accord. After the treatment, the location can be a bit red or lighter in colour, but the difference in colour usually disappears within a few months. This procedure is a good alternative to a normal excision which always needs stitching and often leaves a larger scar.
Curetage: superficial scraping away of disfiguring spots
The superficial scraping with a curette (round-shaped instrument) of disturbing and/or disfiguring spots such as elevated benign birthmarks, warts, and fibroids.
When necessary, the spot is locally sedated and then removed using a surgical knife, so there will be no stitches. The procedure will leave an abrasion that will heal automatically. When the spot is seared, a crust will form immediately, which will fall off of its own accord. After the treatment, the location can be a bit red or lighter in colour, but the difference in colour usually disappears within a few months. This procedure is a good alternative to a normal excision which always needs stitching and often leaves a larger scar.
Electrocoagulation: superficial burning away of spots
The superficial cauterisation of red veins (cherry angiomas, spider naevi), warts, and some other types of benign swelling of the skin.
The spot is locally sedated with either a cream or a small injection. After the procedure, a small crust will form which will fall off automatically. There is no need for stitches. There may be a slight difference in colour compared to the rest of the skin which will usually gradually disappear. It is important to protect the treated spots against direct sunlight.
Prices of, among other things, the removal of a birthmark
In the tables below you will find the prices of the various cosmetic, dermatological treatments.
| condition | Treatment | price |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation | € 150,00 | |
| Benign conditions: including skin flaps, age warts and spider nevus | Cauterise/shave | € 180.00 (per treatment) |
| Removal of benign moles | shaven | €75.00 (1 mole) - €225.00 (up to 3 moles) - €350.00 (> 3 moles) per treatment |
| Varicose veins | see price list varicose veins | |
| Excessive perspiration underarms/palms | Botox® | € 500.00 (per treatment |
| Excessive perspiration underarms | miraDry | €1.500,00 €1,000.00 follow-up treatment |
| Kenacort injection | Injection | € 150,00 |
Our dermatologists are all members of the Dutch Society for Dermatology and Venereology (NVDV). To make an appointment for the removal of unsightly spots or for more information, please contact us at 020 3055 847. You can also make an appointment online, at a date and time that suits you.
