U-AMI Korean Medicine Clinic Seoul - Montgomery Gland Removal with Acupuncture Needle (1 Spot)

After a consultation with the doctor,
the Montgomery gland is removed with a needle

Montgomery glands are small, raised sebaceous gland structures around the areola, and their size and number differ from person to person. Treatment can be considered after a consultation if they are large or several stand out and bother you cosmetically, or if they repeatedly fill up or cause discomfort.

Before the treatment, the doctor first checks whether it is a Montgomery gland and not another sebaceous lesion or an inflammatory lesion. The range that can be treated in one session depends on the size, depth and number, and multiple or large lesions may need additional treatment.

Only the area that needs it is treated with a fine needle

After checking the location and depth of the lesion, the raised tissue is carefully separated and tidied with a fine medical needle. The aim is to treat only the necessary area while preserving the healthy skin around the lesion as much as possible.

Temporary redness, slight bleeding, scabbing, swelling or pigment changes may appear after the treatment. During recovery, it is important not to irritate the treated area and to care for it as instructed by the medical staff.

Recommended for

• Noticeable raised Montgomery glands around the areola
• Montgomery glands that have grown and bother you cosmetically
• Several Montgomery glands that stand out
• Concern about differences in size or protrusion between the left and right sides
• Repeated discomfort from friction with underwear
• Sebum or discharge that repeatedly fills the gland
• Raised areas that remain after laser or other treatments
• Wanting to check whether a small raised lesion around the areola is a Montgomery gland

Treatment steps and duration

The treatment is done by needle dissection after applying a numbing cream (depending on the case) and is expected to take about 30 minutes. The whole visit, including the questionnaire and consultation, takes about 60–90 minutes.

※ The treatment range and cost may vary depending on the number, size, depth and location of the Montgomery glands.
※ If there are signs of inflammation such as redness, pain, heat or pus, or if the shape of the lesion has suddenly changed, an accurate diagnosis and treatment of the inflammation may be needed before cosmetic removal.