Skin lesions — when to see a dermatologist, when to see a cosmetologist
Not every skin lesion belongs in a cosmetology salon. It's essential to distinguish what can be safely removed using cosmetic methods, and what requires a visit to a dermatologist or surgeon.
Types of benign lesions and how we treat them
Removal methods at J'ADORE
Depending on the type and location of the lesion, we select one of three methods.
Electrocoagulation — the most common method
High-frequency electrical current coagulates the tissue of the lesion. The lesion gradually falls off after a few days as a small scab. This method is precise, well tolerated, and leaves no lasting marks with correct aftercare.
- Soft fibromas
- Milia
- Angiomas (ruby spots)
- Viral warts
- Small seborrhoeic keratosis lesions (after a dermatologist's diagnosis)
Plasma IQ — precision for delicate areas
Plasma IQ uses ionisation of atmospheric gas. This creates microscopic thermal points that act precisely on the lesion without damaging surrounding tissue. It's particularly recommended for lesions around the eyelids and lips.
- Cholesterol deposits on the eyelids (xanthelasma)
- Small facial fibromas
- Non-surgical eyelid lift
Vascular laser — vascular lesions
The vascular laser works through selective photothermolysis. Light energy is absorbed by haemoglobin, causing the vessel to close and the lesion to fade. This method is targeted and does not affect the surrounding skin.
- Spider angiomas and ruby spots (angioma)
- Isolated telangiectasia
- Small flat angiomas
What we do NOT do in a cosmetology salon
Your safety matters more than the number of treatments performed. There are lesions a cosmetologist should not — and cannot — remove.
- Melanomas and lesions suspected of malignancy — these require surgical excision with a margin and histopathological examination
- Epidermoid cysts (atheroma) — these must be excised in full by a surgeon; electrocoagulation does not remove the capsule and leads to recurrence
- Undiagnosed lesions — "we don't know what this is" → see a dermatologist first
- Lesions on mucous membranes (nose, inside the lips, intimate areas)
Aftercare following lesion removal
Correct aftercare determines the result and minimises the risk of discolouration. The rules are simple — the important thing is to follow them.
- Don't touch or scratch the scabs — they will fall off on their own at the right time
- SPF 50+ for at least 4 weeks — protects against post-treatment discolouration
- Avoid getting the area wet for 48 hours (bathing is fine, swimming pools are not)
- Panthenol or Bepanthen twice a day — speeds up healing and soothes irritation
- Redness and a pink mark at the treatment site can last 4–6 weeks — this is a normal part of the skin's regeneration