There are plenty of effective Xanthelasmas removal
options available, therefore Xanthelasmas camouflage does not need
to be a permanent fix, fortunatelly... Most of the options available
today do offer an effective solution with very low risks of scarring.
Presently the solutions to Xanthelasma Removal
are:
Excision with Surgical Lasers
This type of procedure does not normally cause
scarring, however it is normally expensive and time consuming when it
comes to find an experienced practitioner who knows how to operate
surgical lasers for this procedure. The cost starts from 1000 USD up
to a maximum of 5000 USD for both eyes. This is the most expensive
procedure just because the costs of Surgical Lasers are quite high.
Although with certain lasers, anaesthetic is not
necessary, in most cases it is required.
Excision with the Clarker.
This device can be used by trained clinicians and
it does not require the use of anaesthetic.
It does not leave scars after healing and it is
very safe to be used around the eyes. The cost for this procedure
normally starts at 1000 USD for both eyes although it can be
cheaper.
The advantage of using this type of equipment is
that the procedure can be carried out in the patient's home as the
Clarker is a portable device.
Excision with the Hyfrecator.
This procedure is very safe and the operation is
very similar to the Clarker. The operator is usually a dermatologist,
trained on the correct use of the Hyfrecator. This equipment has been
available on the market for a long time. No scars are generally
caused by a correct use of the Hyfrecator.
The initial cost of this procedure is in the
region of 1000 USD.
Electrocautery equipment.
This is another very good alternative for
xanthelasma removal. This type of medical equipment is relatively
inexpensive, very effective and many practitioners are able to use it
effectively.
The procedure does normally involve the use of
anaesthetic. When performed properly it does not cause any scarring
to the patient. Costs for this procedure between 1000-2000 USD.
Manual excision with conventional Scalpel.
This is the most traditional procedure for
Xanthelasma removal. It does require anaesthetic and it is highly
likely to cause scars to the patient. However cases of successful
removal of Xanthelasma without scarring have been reported. The cost
for this procedure starts from 1000 USD.
Specialised Peels
Most people who used specialised peels did not need to go through surgery. There is no need for anaesthetic, the treatment is safe and very unlikely to leave scars. Given that this treatment is easily available it is always worth a try. The starting cost for the kit is in the region of 300 USD and this procedure can be safely carried out by the patient himself.
Most people who used specialised peels did not need to go through surgery. There is no need for anaesthetic, the treatment is safe and very unlikely to leave scars. Given that this treatment is easily available it is always worth a try. The starting cost for the kit is in the region of 300 USD and this procedure can be safely carried out by the patient himself.
Therefore it is highly recommended to try a
specialised peel before opting for surgery. In the vast majority of
cases surgery is not required after using the peel.
In those cases when the Xanthelasmas are
particularly thick the specialised peelings have to be applied a
number of times before complete removal can be achieved.
These type of peelings can be also performed in
specialised Clinics. In the UK, the NHS used to provide these
peelings free of charge, before the recession hit the country in
2008. Unfortunately this free service has now been stopped due to
necessary budget cuts.
The recurrence problem.
Xanthelasmas can reappear after removal. This can
happen even if the cholesterol levels of the patients are normally
low.
