Advanced electrolysis in Lancaster
Advanced electrolysis is the clinic's preferred way to remove suitable benign blemishes, such as skin tags. It is a separate treatment from electrolysis for hair removal, although both use electrical energy.
Quick answer
Advanced electrolysis is a blemish-removal treatment that uses controlled electrical energy, delivered through a very fine probe, to treat selected superficial blemishes and small vessels. At Naomi Waite Aesthetics in Lancaster it is the preferred route for suitable skin tags, warts and other benign blemishes, once each blemish has been assessed.
What is advanced electrolysis?
Advanced electrolysis is an electro-surgical, electrolysis-based treatment for selected superficial blemishes and small vessels.
At Naomi Waite Aesthetics it is the preferred blemish-removal route for suitable skin tags, warts and other benign blemishes. It is a separate use from electrolysis hair removal, even though the two share the same underlying approach.
How advanced electrolysis works
A very fine probe or needle delivers controlled electrical energy to the blemish or vessel being treated. The technique used depends on the type of lesion.
Every blemish is assessed before treatment, and your practitioner will explain how yours would be approached and what to expect as it heals.
What advanced electrolysis can help with
Once assessed as benign and suitable, advanced electrolysis may be considered for:
- Skin tags
- Warts and verrucae
- Seborrhoeic keratoses
- Cherry angiomas
- Thread veins, where selected small vessels are suitable
Is advanced electrolysis right for me?
It may suit you if you have a benign blemish you would like removed, such as a skin tag. Not every blemish is suitable: its size, depth and type all affect whether advanced electrolysis is appropriate.
Any mark that is new, changing or unusual will not be treated as a routine cosmetic blemish, and you may be asked to have it checked by your GP or a doctor first. CryoPen is also available at the clinic, and your practitioner will explain which route suits your blemish.
What happens during treatment
Your first step is a consultation, where your practitioner examines the blemish, asks about its history and your medical background, and confirms whether it is suitable for treatment.
On the day, the area is prepared and the fine probe is used to treat the blemish. Your practitioner will explain how comfort is managed before starting and will check on you throughout.
Downtime and aftercare
The treated area may look red or feel tender afterwards, and a small scab may form. How long healing takes depends on the blemish and the area, so we do not quote a fixed downtime.
Your aftercare will be based on these principles:
- Do not pick, scratch or remove any scab; let it come away naturally
- Keep the treated area clean and dry
- Protect the area from the sun and use a high-factor sunscreen
- Follow your written aftercare advice
- Contact the clinic if the area looks infected or is not healing as expected
Advanced electrolysis compared with CryoPen
The clinic offers two blemish-removal routes. Advanced electrolysis is generally the first option for suitable blemishes, and CryoPen is also available where it is a better fit for the lesion. Both require the blemish to be assessed first.
Results
Results depend on the type, size and depth of the blemish, and some blemishes need more than one treatment. We do not promise that a blemish will never return or guarantee a set outcome, and your practitioner will explain what is realistic.
Where we show before and after photographs, they are of real clients, not stock or manufacturer images.
Advanced electrolysis prices in Lancaster
The cost depends on the type, size and number of blemishes being treated. Current prices are listed on our prices page, and your practitioner will confirm the cost for you at consultation.
Advanced electrolysis: frequently asked questions
The questions people ask most before booking advanced electrolysis. Anything else can be covered at your consultation.
Related treatments and guides
These pages cover the blemishes advanced electrolysis is used for and the clinic's other blemish option.
- CryoPen
- Skin tags
- Warts and verrucae
- Seborrhoeic keratoses
- Cherry angiomas
- Thread veins
- Electrolysis hair removal
How advanced electrolysis differs from CryoPen and electrolysis hair removal
| Feature | Advanced electrolysis | CryoPen | Electrolysis hair removal |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it uses | Controlled electrical energy through a very fine probe | Controlled freezing | Electrical energy delivered into individual hair follicles |
| Main purpose | Selected benign blemishes and small vessels | Selected benign superficial lesions | Hair removal |
| Role at the clinic | Preferred blemish-removal route | Another available blemish-removal option | Route for hair that laser cannot effectively target |
Frequently asked questions
Advanced electrolysis is a blemish-removal treatment that uses controlled electrical energy, delivered through a very fine probe, to treat selected superficial blemishes and small vessels. At Naomi Waite Aesthetics in Lancaster it is the preferred route for suitable skin tags, warts and other benign blemishes. It is a separate treatment from electrolysis hair removal.
Sensation varies with the blemish, the area and your own comfort levels, so we do not describe it as painless. Your practitioner will explain what you may feel and how comfort is managed before treatment starts. If you are anxious, mention it at your consultation.
It depends on the type, size and depth of the blemish. Some blemishes may be treated in a single session while others need more than one, and your practitioner will check how the area has healed before deciding on further treatment. You will be given a realistic view at consultation.
The treated area may look red or feel tender, and a small scab can form while it heals. Healing time varies with the blemish and the area, so we do not quote a fixed downtime. Your aftercare will include not picking the area, keeping it clean and dry, and protecting it from the sun.
Any mark that is new, changing, bleeding or unusual needs to be checked by a doctor rather than treated as a cosmetic blemish, and you may be asked for this before treatment. Some blemishes are too large or deep to be suitable, and your medical history and medication also matter. Your practitioner will assess everything at consultation and explain your options, including CryoPen where appropriate.
The price depends on the type, size and number of blemishes being treated. Current prices are listed on our prices page, and your practitioner will confirm the cost at your consultation in Lancaster once your blemish has been assessed.
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