Is it painful to have the Cherry spots removed?

There is minimal discomfort during 5 minute treatment for the cherry spots / blood spots, and no discomfort following the treatment.

What are Cherry Angiomas / Campbell de Morgan?

Cherry Angiomas are small red lesions (1 mm – 5 mm in diameter). They are light to dark red in colour and can appear anywhere on the body. Generally they appear to those over the age of 30. They are the most common type of angioma, although not cancerous or harmful.

The direct cause of cherry angiomas is unknown. But research has identified several reasons that can cause these blood spots/  Cherry Angiomas to appear on your skin, including:

• Ageing.
• Pregnancy (hormones).
• Genetic mutations.

 

 

 

What to do after your treatment for Cherry Spots / Cherry Angioma

• Listen to the aftercare instructions given to you at the Skin Clinic
• Wash only with gentle soaps that are not scented
• Avoid deodorants in the area of treatment
• Avoid using abrasive substances or scrubs
• Avoid makeup
• Avoid steam rooms and saunas
• Avoid excessive activity for the following 72 hours if possible
• Do not rub or itch the treated area
• The colour of the area may look a little different on the skin. Your skin will return to its normal colour within a week or so.

You will be advised in detail before and after your treatments of what you can expect, and what you should not do to the treated area.

Our clinic to remove the Blood spots / Cherry Angioma / Campbell de Morgan is in Beaconsfield on Station Parade.

It is likely they are blood spots. A quick, free consultation over the phone with photographs, will be able to determine what they are and how we will remove. them.

In just one visit it is normally possible to remove all the blood spots on your face or body.

Cherry Angiomas are often seen among ladies who are pregnant. Studies show that hormones may be a factor in the development of these blood spots on the skin during pregnancy. Often, Cherry Angiomas or blood spots will reduce in size or disappear on their own) after the baby is born.

We can only treat from age 10 years and upwards

Cherry Angiomas on the skin are also called Blood Spots, Cherry Spots, Campbell de Morgan or Senile Angiomas (used when referring to their appearance in older adults.
Cherry Hemangiomas are very similar in how they look, but are made of different cells. Angiomas are benign growths made of blood vessels or lymphatic vessels, whereas Hemangiomas are small growths made of blood vessels only. Cherry angiomas are most commonly associated with adults whereas Hemangiomas can also appear in early infancy and through the childhood years.

Cherry angiomas aren’t dangerous or harmful. They’re benign growths that can easily be confused with melanoma and moles. Cherry Angiomas are not a sign of cancer.

Cherry Angiomas / Campbell de Morgan blood spots are little bumps on your skin’s surface and could easily be scratched accidentally. This could cause bleeding. If they do bleed, you should treat the area by cleaning it and applying antibacterial ointment and cover lightly with a bandage.

Sometimes cherry angiomas may return after treatment.