Treatments available for Campbell de Morgan spots:

Campbell de Morgan spots are collections of blood vessels and hence being bright red, there are several things that can be done using this feature.

Surgery:

Firstly surgery is not an option. To cut these away would leave a scar and also encourage blood vessels to grow back again in the area. Therefore although it would seem sensible to cut a blemish like this out of the skin, this is not a good way of treating Campbell de Morgan spots.

Laser or IPL (Intense Pulsed Light):

Laser or IPL can be used.  The light energy from the laser or IPL is absorbed by the red pigment in the spot which gets very hot, destroying blood vessels within it.

Although laser and IPL are effective, they are quite expensive compared to other alternatives.  At Bella Vou we are able to perform IPL treatment for Campbell de Morgan spots.  However we recommend advanced electrolysis procedures for the reasons below.

Advanced Electrolysis:

Advanced electrolysis procedures for Campbell de Morgan spots are one of the optimal ways of treating them. Using electrolysis, a skilled Electrologist is able to use a probe to cauterize the Campbell de Morgan spot without damaging any of the surrounding tissue the cauterization process destroys the blood vessels that make up the Campbell de Morgan spot leaving the body to absorb the scar tissue over four to six weeks. 

There is virtually no pain associated with this particularly if a topical anaesthetic such as an anaesthetic cream is applied to the area before treatment begins.  There is rarely a need for a second procedure as it usually takes only one attempt to destroy the Campbell de Morgan spot.

It usually takes about 15 minutes to destroy each Campbell de Morgan spot using advanced electrolysis.