Contrary to popular belief, winter is a great time to get your skin checked – as we tend to hibernate and wrap up in layers of clothing, meaning we’re less likely to spot any changes to our skin.
As well as checking skin for anything abnormal, post-summer is the perfect time to get rid of any unwanted moles or lesions – with a revolutionary treatment that removes non-cancerous growths without any scalpels, stitches or scarring. Amazingly, it only takes 10 minutes with no downtime.
Performed by Clinic 42 doctors, Surgitron is a treatment that uses radiofrequency – a well-established technology few know exists for skin lesion removal.
Dr Eloise Dickie, Clinic 42 doctor who specialises in cosmetic medicine, skin cancer medicine and surgery says: “People regularly come to Clinic 42 with raised moles on their face that they have tolerated for years, as they did not want to swap it for a scar or costly procedure.
“When they learn about the Surgitron option, and decide to proceed, it amazes me how people feel transformed by such a straightforward, low risk treatment. Most patients wish they knew about it years ago.”
How it works
Radiofrequency technology allows doctors to safety remove raised skin spots, especially from cosmetically sensitive areas, without needing to cut the skin. This is done with a compact machine that takes very thin shavings from the surface of the skin.
Why Surgitron is different
What sets Surgitron apart from other treatments is the low risk of scarring. “The actual shaving treatment takes about 10 minutes, with no significant downtime and minimal after-care necessary," says Dr Dickie.
Who Surgitron is suitable for
Surgitron is most suited for raised, non-cancerous moles, skin tags or ‘age spots’ (seborrhoeic keratoses) – with the face, neck, upper chest, hands and thighs being the most commonly requested areas.
A consultation, which takes 60 minutes, will determine if the lesion is suitable for treatment. It costs $500 for one mole to be removed and for additional moles, $100 each.
Utilise expert commentary from Clinic 42's Dr Eloise Dickie now.
