Skin Care West physicians offer their expertise for neuromodulator injections (Botox) and removal of friendly (benign) “lumps and bumps”. These services are considered cosmetic so they are not covered by the B.C. medical services plan. A referral is not required, contact the clinic directly. An initial consultation fee will apply. Treatment is typically offered on the day of your assessment. A deposit is required to book.
Skin tags are small benign growths that arise on neck, armpit, groin or eyelids. Seborrheic keratoses are non-cancerous rough/warty skin growths. They often occur on the trunk or face. Depending on size/location, seborrheic keratoses and skin tag removal could include cryosurgery with liquid nitrogen, electrocautery with a hyfrecator or surgical excision.
Cost of non-surgical removal:
Standard visit (< 15 spots) $300
Extended visit (>15 spots) $400-600
Enlarged blood vessels are common on the cheeks and nose. The red, web-shaped appearance gives them their common name, spider veins. Spider vein treatment is performed with electrosurgery using a hyfrecator.
Cost of non-surgical removal:
Standard visit (< 15 spots) $300
Extended visit (>15 spots) $400-600
Enlarged sebaceous or oil glands can appear as small yellow bumps on the forehead and cheeks. Although “friendly”, some people request treatment. We offer electrosurgery using a hyfrecator.
Cost of non-surgical removal:
Standard visit (< 15 spots) $300
Extended visit (>15 spots) $400-600
You may request removal of a healthy appearing mole due to location, size or unwanted growth. Surgery is the safest and only method of removal offered at Skin Care West.
Cost of removal:
$300 per mole ($400 for facial moles)
A skin cyst is a sac-like growth – most cysts are benign/healthy. At Skin Care West, we offer surgical removal of cysts up to 3 cm in size. Facial cysts excision is NOT offered due to complexity of underlying structures – please see your family doctor to discuss referral to a plastic surgeon.
Cost of removal:
$400 per cyst
Xanthelasma are yellow plaques of cholesterol deposits on the upper and lower eyelids. Based on your assessment, we may offer tricholoracetic acid (TCA) therapy, surgery, or electrocautery. Healing is prolonged and may require 3 weeks of active wound care. Results are variable and lesions may recur.
Cost of removal:
$400 (all locations are treated on same visit)
This is a private service not covered under the BC MSP. Cost of injection is $300 + cost of the Botox (~ $400).
Treatment areas include forehead, frown lines, crows feet, and brows. Injections with Dr. Weichert, Dermatologist.
$12 per unit
$300 to $400 is average treatment cost for frown lines
Skin Care West does not currently offer injectable fillers or laser/IPL device-based treatments.