Sebaceous hyperplasia are very common skin-colored to yellowish bumps that occur on the face, and sometimes on the upper body. They often have a bumpy “lobulated” appearance with a central dell.
These lesions can be removed or diminished in appearance by the following techniques:
Shave excision: the sebaceous hyperplasia is carefully removed using shave technique so that it becomes flush with the surrounding skin
Electrodessication: light use of heat is used for careful destruction of the sebaceous hyperplasia
Cryotherapy: the sebaceous hyperplasia are frozen off using a probe containing liquid nitrogen
DR. ASHLEY TREGASKISS
COSMETIC, PLASTIC, AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON | BLOG
Dr. Ashley Tregaskiss is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Vancouver with over 20 years of experience and a practice increasingly dedicated to advanced facial and neck rejuvenation.
Following a decade at Vancouver General Hospital treating complex craniofacial trauma and head and neck conditions, he transitioned fully into private practice in 2024. This background provides a level of anatomical expertise and surgical precision that directly informs his aesthetic work.
Dr. Tregaskiss specializes in facelift and neck lift surgery, eyelid rejuvenation, facial fat transfer, and laser-based skin rejuvenation. He has particular expertise in combining facial surgery with laser treatments to enhance skin quality and achieve more refined, natural results. His approach is defined by careful planning, technical precision, and a commitment to outcomes that are balanced, elegant, and undetectable.