[Yellow lumps around the eyes?] Xanthelasma Treatment

Yellow lumps around your eyes or on your eyelids – have you been wondering what they are and if they can be treated?

Xanthelasma are lesions that appear as yellow, raised lumps on the skin around the eyelids due to the deposition of cholesterol and lipid components.

Since it is a condition that is not flat but becomes convex, it will not easily disappear with topical treatments alone. Precise laser treatment, tailored to the depth and extent of the lesion, is absolutely necessary.

Kkeut Oriental Medical Clinic cleanly treats yellow, raised xanthelasma using a dual laser technique that combines Erbium YAG and CO2 lasers.

Kkeut Oriental Medical Clinic's Xanthelasma Dual Laser Technique

Kkeut Oriental Medical Clinic's xanthelasma treatment is not merely a procedure that indiscriminately scrapes away the yellow areas deeply.

Since the eyelids are an area with thin and sensitive skin, the laser must be delicately adjusted, considering the thickness of the lesion, the depth of deposition, the skin texture around the eyes, and the possibility of scarring.

Therefore, Kkeut Oriental Medical Clinic approaches treatment by precisely refining the surface and to a certain depth with an Erbium YAG laser, and in cases where the lesion is located deeper, finishing with a CO2 laser.

1. First, design the scope and thickness of the lesion

Xanthelasma may appear as small yellow lumps on the eyelids, but in reality, they often spread widely inside the skin or have indistinct boundaries.

Before the procedure, Kkeut Oriental Medical Clinic doesn't just look at the visible yellow areas but also checks the thickness of the lesion, its spread direction, and even the eyelid fold lines to first consider the removal range.

The outwardly protruding parts are neatly reduced, and the boundary areas are delicately refined to blend naturally with the surrounding skin.

2. Precise, less scarring layer-by-layer removal with Erbium YAG laser

Erbium YAG laser is suitable for precise skin resurfacing, where it delicately shaves off thin layers of skin, making it useful for precisely removing lesions in thin and sensitive areas like around the eyes.

Er:YAG laser has reported advantages in precise removal and recovery aspects in xanthelasma treatment.

Kkeut Oriental Medical Clinic does not deeply excavate the yellow deposition area all at once, but rather removes it layer by thin layer, checking from the surface.

This approach allows for the natural reduction of lesions to match the skin texture around the eyes, while minimizing damage to normal skin.

3. Finishing the base and boundary areas with CO2 laser if necessary

Even if only the visible yellow part of xanthelasma is removed, if deposition tissue remains at the base, it can reappear prominently.

CO2 laser can be used to vaporize and cauterize lesions, and is reported as one of the treatment options for xanthelasma.

However, it is not the primary option because redness and scarring can last longer compared to Erbium YAG.

Kkeut Oriental Medical Clinic precisely refines the lesion with Erbium YAG, and if necessary, lightly finishes the base and boundary areas, which are prone to residual tissue, with a CO2 laser.

Instead of indiscriminately burning strongly, the output and treatment area are finely adjusted according to the depth of the lesion and the condition of the eyelid skin.

4. Natural finish considering the skin texture around the eyes

Xanthelasma treatment doesn't end with "just removing the yellow part."

Since even small scars or color differences are noticeable on the eyelids, a finish that blends with the surrounding skin is important after removal to ensure the skin surface is not uneven.

Kkeut Oriental Medical Clinic treats not only the central part of the lesion but also gently refines the boundaries, ensuring that the eye contour recovers as naturally as possible after the procedure.

5. Treatment plan considering the possibility of recurrence

Xanthelasma are lesions that can recur even after removal. Especially if it's related to lipid metabolism or cholesterol levels, it can reappear after the procedure, so it's advisable to also consider blood tests or lifestyle management if necessary.

Kkeut Oriental Medical Clinic assesses the size and depth of the lesion and guides patients towards a staged treatment approach if necessary, reducing the risk of scarring and hyperpigmentation, rather than attempting deep removal all at once.

We consider the beautiful recovery of the skin around the eyes to be as important as the clean removal of the lesion.

Xanthelasma Dual Laser: These are the benefits

Removal of yellow deposition lesions around the eyes with minimal scarring

Thin and precise layer-by-layer resurfacing with Erbium YAG laser

Ability to finish the base and boundary areas with CO2 laser

Delicate output adjustment tailored for thin and sensitive areas like the eyelids

Customized treatment according to the size and depth of the lesion

Refinement of boundary areas that blend naturally with surrounding skin

Improvement of protruding sensation, yellow discoloration, and messy appearance around the eyes

Recommended for:

Those who have yellow lumps on their eyelids or around their eyes

Those who thought it was melasma, but it appears yellow and raised

Those who are concerned about yellow lesions around their eyes that are not easily covered by makeup

Those who feel that the lesions are gradually getting larger over time

Those who are worried about scars or hyperpigmentation because it's around the eyes

Those who had them removed in the past but they reappeared in the same area

Those who want precise removal with a laser rather than surgery

Those who are concerned about a tired or aged appearance due to yellow lesions around their eyes

Procedure Steps

STEP 01. 1:1 Customized Consultation

We check if the yellow lesions around your eyes are xanthelasma and assess the extent and depth of the lesions.

STEP 02. Preparation of Treatment Area

The skin around the eyes is thoroughly cleansed, and the area to be removed is designed.

STEP 03. Anesthetic Cream Application

Anesthesia is applied to reduce discomfort around the eyelids.

STEP 04. Er:YAG Laser Precise Removal

Yellow deposits are precisely removed layer by layer, starting from the surface.

STEP 05. CO2 Laser Finishing

If necessary, the base and borders are lightly cauterized to remove any remaining lesions.

STEP 06. Regenerative Cream

Post-Procedure Precautions

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