Acrochordons, commonly known as "skin nipples" or "acrochordon visage", are small, benign skin growths that often appear on the face, eyelids, neck, armpits, and other areas of friction. They are usually flesh-colored or slightly darker than the natural skin tone, and are attached to the skin by a small pedicle. Although not painful and generally harmless, acrochordons can be a source of aesthetic embarrassment for many people. In French, these excrescences are sometimes also called "tétine visage" (face teat) because of their particular shape.
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Acrochordons can occur in anyone, but are more common in adults and the elderly. They are also seen in obese people and sometimes in diabetics. They may also be linked to hereditary factors. Their development can be encouraged by repeated rubbing of the skin. If you've noticed a nipple on your face and are wondering "what is an acrochordon?", you should know that these small growths are mostly harmless, but can be experienced as a nuisance due to their aesthetic nature, especially when visible on facial areas.
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L’électrocoagulation
At Clinique Main D'Or, we offer two treatment options for safely and effectively removing acrochordons:
It's a fast, effective method based on extreme cold sessions to freeze acrochordons, but requires little associated post-treatment care.
It relies on electric current to cauterize the base of the acrochordon, depriving it of its blood supply and causing it to fall off.
By choosing Clinique Main D'Or to treat your acrochordons, you'll not only make these unsightly lesions disappear, you'll also regain smoother skin and improved personal comfort. Treatments carried out by the most experienced doctors in the group guarantee optimal aesthetic results with minimum risk and downtime.
Don't hesitate to contact our specialists to discover your solutions for smooth skin without acrochordons.
If a facial acrochordon is unsightly, embarrassing or painful, then treatment is necessary to get rid of it. In most cases, a facial acrochordon is benign and poses no health risk. But it can be removed for aesthetic purposes, especially if its size or position appears unappealing. To determine whether the acrochordon should be removed, you should consult a health professional to examine the acrochordon and check that it is not connected to another organism, such as a mole or melanoma. The doctor will also tell you if the acrochordon can be removed, and advise you on the safe method of extraction.
At Clinique Main d'Or, evaluation of acrochordons is initially based on a consultation, during which we assess the size, location and type of growth present. The surgical options we propose for removal depend on the size of the growth, its morphological characteristics, and the desired aesthetic result. Treatment options include cryotherapy (freezing) and electrocoagulation. In certain cases, a referral may be considered for evaluation or surgical excision by a dermatologist. In this way, we believe we can offer a personalized service that guarantees appropriate treatment and an aesthetic result in the safest possible conditions.
The best technique for removing a facial acrochordon depends on the size and location of the growth. It is also highly dependent on the patient's preferences. At Clinique Main d'Or, we prefer reliable, minimally invasive techniques such as cryotherapy and electrocoagulation to treat acrochordons on the face and destroy the acrochordon without any visible scarring, which is essential for aesthetic reasons in relation to the face. For larger acrochordons, surgical excision can be considered, but requires a more careful approach to prevent scarring. Our team will guide you towards the best method for your skin.
Following in the footsteps of the emergence of non-surgical aesthetic treatments, the Main d'Or clinic was founded by Mirna Saadé - a nurse clinician - with the mission of offering injectable aesthetic treatments and skin care where safety and efficacy are the founding values.
In the emergence of non-surgical aesthetic care, the Main d'Or clinic was founded by Mirna Saadé - a nurse clinician, with a mission to offer injectable aesthetic care and skin care where safety and efficacy are the priorities.
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