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Clinical picture

It is a rare entity made up of multiple cystic lesions of up to 5 cm. in diameter that are preferably located on the front of the neck and trunk, armpits, upper limb root, and English groin.

Steatocystomas are considered hamartomas of the pilosebaceous follicle. There are two clinical forms:

• Solitary or simple steatocystoma, single lesion, without hereditary tendency.
• Multiple steatocystoma or sebocystomatosis, characterized by the presence of numerous steatocystomas in a single or in different body areas.

Multiple steatocystoma or sebocystomatosis affects both sexes equally. It can occur sporadically (in most cases) or be inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. In some patients the lesions become evident shortly after birth, increasing in number and size during puberty and until adulthood, from which time they remain stable. This could suggest an androgenic stimulus.

The histopathological study of steatocystomas shows cystic cavities that are located in the middle dermis, with a thick wall of squamous epithelium of 2 to 8 layers of cells, without a granular layer, which keratinizes in a similar way as the normal sebaceous duct does, resulting in a thick, wavy, prominent acellular eosinophilic cuticle with fine spicules toward the lumen. The most typical, although not essential, histological feature is the finding of sebaceous glands, sebaceous lobules, isolated sebocytes or atrophic sebaceous elements within the cyst walls.
The cysts are completely closed, do not communicate with the outside or open within the hair follicles. Its content is represented by flaked corneocytes, tallow and hairy hair stems.

Treatment of multiple steatocystoma or sebocystomatosis

Multiple steatocystoma, in any of its clinical variants, represents a real therapeutic challenge. Since the lesions are benign and asymptomatic, the main objective is to improve the appearance of the lesions, leaving a minimal scar and avoiding recurrences. Incision and drainage of cysts, or complete removal of cysts, are usually the treatments of choice. Surgical removal is curative, but numerous scars may remain.
At Hoogstra Medical Centers we treat patients with this disease with the Erbium Lotus II laser.
It is a practically painless, fast, effective procedure with an unsurpassed aesthetic result. After the procedure, the patient can immediately continue his activity.

Treatment Cost of Multiple Steatocystoma or Sebocystomatosis

To obtain the cost, I sent an email to [email protected] or a message by WhatsApp to the phone 005491169459535, put your name, surname, ID to make a medical card as if you will take an consultation, and add good quality photos.

You will receive an estimated budget shortly.

Patient testimonial

We invite you to watch the videos on our YouTube channel with the account of patients who have received this treatment, entering here: Treatment of multiple steatocystoma or sebocystomatosis

Doubts and queries

If you have any medical questions, send an email to [email protected]  . In this mail Only medical consultations will be received. Inquiries about shifts, payments and administrative issues are not attended.

By phone on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following telephone numbers.

• 0054 11 4 901 6690
• 0054 11 4 904 3434
• 0054 11 4 904 0880

Clinical picture

It is a rare entity made up of multiple cystic lesions up to 5 cm. in diameter that are preferably located on the anterior aspect of the neck and trunk, armpits, root of upper, lower limbs and English.

Steatocistomas are considered hamartomas of the pilosebaceous follicle. There are two clinical forms:

• Solitary or simple steatocistoma, single lesion, without inherited tendency.
• Multiple steatocistoma or sebocystomatosis, characterized by the presence of numerous steatocistomas in a single or in different body areas.

Multiple steatocistoma or sebocystomatosis affects both sexes equally. It can occur sporadically (in most cases) or be inherited with an autosomal dominant pattern. In some patients the lesions become evident shortly after birth, they increase in number and size during puberty and until adulthood, at which point they remain stable. This could suggest an androgenic stimulus.

The histopathological study of steatocistomas shows cystic cavities that are located in the middle dermis, with a thick wall of squamous epithelium with 2 to 8 layers of cells, without granular stratum, which keratinizes in a similar way as the normal sebaceous duct does, which gives rise to a thick acellular eosinophilic cuticle, wavy and prominent, with fine spicules towards the light. The most typical histological characteristic, although not essential, is the finding of sebaceous glands, sebaceous lobules, isolated sebocytes or atrophic sebaceous elements within the walls of the cysts. The cysts are completely closed, do not communicate with the outside or open inside the hair follicles. Its content is represented by scaly corneocytes, tallow and hairy hair stems.

Treatment of multiple steatocistoma or sebocystomatosis

Multiple steatocistoma, in any of its clinical variants, represents a real therapeutic challenge. Since the lesions are benign and asymptomatic, the main objective is to improve their appearance, leaving a minimal scar and avoiding recurrences. The incision and drainage of the cysts, or the complete removal of them, are usually the treatments of choice. Surgical removal is curative, but many scars may remain. At Hoogstra Medical Centers we treat patients with this disease with the Erbium Lotus II laser. It is a virtually painless, fast, effective procedure with an unsurpassed aesthetic result. After the procedure, the patient can immediately continue with his activity.

Cost of the treatment of multiple steatocistoma or sebocystomatosis

To obtain the cost, send an email to [email protected] or a message by WhatsApp to the phone 005491169459535, put your name, surname, ID to make a medical record as if you will take a consultation, and add good quality photos .

You will receive an estimated budget shortly.

Patient testimony

We invite you to watch the videos on our YouTube channel with the report of patients who have received this treatment, entering here: Treatment of multiple steatocistoma or sebocystomatosis

Questions and queries

If you have any medical questions, send an email to  [email protected]   . In this mail  only medical consultations will be received. Queries about shifts, payments and administrative issues are not answered.

Telephone on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to the following telephone numbers.

• 0054 11 4 901 6690
• 0054 11 4 904 3434
• 0054 11 4 904 0880

What is phimosis?

Phimosis is a condition of the penis where the foreskin (skin that lines the glans) cannot be fully withdrawn since it is very narrow. In phimosis the hole in the foreskin is too narrow to let the glans out. Phimosis is normal in the newborn and disappears around the age of 13. The main difficulty it generates is that it hinders urination and sexual intercourse.

Why happens?

• The tip of the foreskin is too narrow.
• The inner surface of the foreskin is attached to the glans. This is normal in children and abnormal in adults..
• The penile frenulum is too short to allow complete retraction of the foreskin.
• Phimosis can also be caused by fibrous rings caused by chronic inflammations.

What happens when the foreskin does not come down?

The complications of phimosis are penile infections, urinary tract infections, and painful intercourse.

Phimosis operation: what is it?

At Hoogstra Medical Centers we carry out these procedures with To be Carbon dioxide. Surgical methods range from circumcision or complete removal of the foreskin, leaving the glans permanently exposed. The resection of the foreskin can also be partial, only where the narrowing is, and the rest of the foreskin can be preserved.

The laser circumcision is the solution of choice for many cases of balanitis and postitis

What are the advantages of laser circumcision?

The advantage of using this technology over conventional surgery is given because the laser cuts and coagulates more precisely, producing less residual damage. For this reason, this procedure is:

• Less painful.
• Less recovery time.
• Lower complication rate.
• It can be done under local anesthesia and on an outpatient basis.

What is paraphimosis?

It defines paraphimosis when the narrow foreskin is behind the glans. This situation can cause in some circumstances a surgical emergency because compression of the glans can lead to vascular suffering.

Laser phimosis operation price

The cost of this treatment is u$d 1.800 (IVA No Incluido).

This treatment is carried out by Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra in Hoogstra Medical Centers Caballito branch.

El Valor de la consulta es de U$D 100 . If you decide to carry out the treatment, this value will be deducted from the total amount.

Hoogstra Caballito Clinic, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Address San José de Calasanz 176. Height Rivadavia Avenue 5,100 one block from Primera Junta station.

Procedures facilities and security

In addition to having state-of-the-art medical equipment, we have a complete surgical unit and recovery and hospitalization rooms. The modern surgical room It is equipped with high-level technology and assisted by nurses and instructors specialized in this type of intervention.

The clinic has the approval of the Secretary of Public Health.

Doubts and queries

If you have any medical questions, send an email to [email protected]  . In this mail Only medical consultations will be received. Inquiries about shifts, payments and administrative issues are not attended.

Inquiries can also be made through WhatsApp in the number +54 9 11 5503-5126 

To coordinate operative dates send mail to Josefina Nuñez [email protected] or a whatsapp  005491169459535

By phone on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following telephone numbers.

• 0054 11 4 901 6690
• 0054 11 4 904 3434
• 0054 11 4 904 0880

Peeling -Lifting with Co2 Laser Firexel-Morexel

The tiny bundles of the firexel carbon dioxide laser They penetrate the skin as thermal columns to the deep dermis. The heating of the deep dermis increases the production of collagen, observing within a few days an increase in skin tension and reduction of fine lines and wrinkles.

At the level of the epidermis, it produces a superficial ablation with the elimination of actinic macules, solar keratosis, attenuation of the pores and reduction of acne scars.

More information in Co2 laser facial rejuvenation

To carry out the CO2 Peeling, know costs, where to do it and shifts enter here Peeling with Co2

Eyelid rejuvenation + laser

The advantages of laser-assisted eyelid surgery are as follows:
1. Does not leave scars.
2. Always natural result.
3. It does not damage muscle structures as the conventional technique does.
4. The Carbon Dioxide Laser rejuvenates all the skin of the eyelids.
5. Less edema.
6. Less bruising.
7. Quick reintegration into work.
8. It does not lower the eyebrow as it does the conventional resective technique.
9. It improves the expression of the gaze.

This procedure is generally associated with facial rejuvenation of the entire face and neck.

More information in Eyelid rejuvenation without visible scars

For Eyelid Rejuvenation, to know costs, place, hours and shifts enter Eyelids Rejuvenation

Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra
Trained at the Mayo Clinic (USA) and Professor at the Faculty of Medicine (UBA), the
Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra is a Specialist in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery with
national and international recognition for its experience in laser technology
applied to both aesthetics and health.
Ex-Chief of Plastic Surgery Hospital Jose Maria Penna, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Full member of the Buenos Aires Society of Plastic Surgery.
Full Member of the Argentine Society of Plastic Surgery.
Full Member of the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Precursor of minimally invasive facial rejuvenation techniques.
Director of courses on Laser Use and Biosecurity since 2000.
Director of Hoogstra Medical Centers
President of Giustra Medical Corporation.

Peeling -Lifting with Co2 Laser Firexel-Morexel

Los minúsculos haces del láser de dióxido de carbono penetran en la piel a modo de columnas térmicas hasta la dermis profunda. El calentamiento de la dermis profunda aumenta la producción de colágeno, observándose a los pocos días un aumento de la tensión de la piel y reducción de líneas y arrugas finas.

At the level of the epidermis, it produces a superficial ablation with the elimination of actinic macules, solar keratosis, attenuation of the pores and reduction of acne scars.

More information in Co2 laser facial rejuvenation

To carry out the CO2 Peeling, know costs, where to do it and shifts enter here Peeling with Co2

Eyelid rejuvenation + laser

The advantages of laser-assisted eyelid surgery are as follows:
1. Does not leave scars.
2. Always natural result.
3. It does not damage muscle structures as the conventional technique does.
4. The Carbon Dioxide Laser rejuvenates all the skin of the eyelids.
5. Less edema.
6. Less bruising.
7. Quick reintegration into work.
8. It does not lower the eyebrow as it does the conventional resective technique.
9. It improves the expression of the gaze.

This procedure is generally associated with facial rejuvenation of the entire face and neck.

More information in Eyelid rejuvenation without visible scars

For Eyelid Rejuvenation, to know costs, place, hours and shifts enter Eyelids Rejuvenation

Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra
Trained at the Mayo Clinic (USA) and Professor at the Faculty of Medicine (UBA), the
Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra is a Specialist in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery with
national and international recognition for its experience in laser technology
applied to both aesthetics and health.
Ex-Chief of Plastic Surgery Hospital Jose Maria Penna, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Full member of the Buenos Aires Society of Plastic Surgery.
Full Member of the Argentine Society of Plastic Surgery.
Full Member of the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Precursor of minimally invasive facial rejuvenation techniques.
Director of courses on Laser Use and Biosecurity since 2000.
Director of Hoogstra Medical Centers
Presidente de Giustra Medical Corporation.[:]