Wart and Lesion Removal

The assessment comes first

Before removing any lesion, it needs to be examined and classified. The vast majority of warts, cysts and moles are benign, but some lesions look similar and require a different approach.

Any lesion that changes in size, shape, colour or border, bleeds, itches persistently or appears for the first time in adulthood should be examined without delay.

Lesions treated

• Viral warts, including plantar and filiform warts
• Skin tags, the small excess skin growths common on the neck and underarms
• Seborrhoeic keratoses
• Cherry angiomas and small vascular lesions
• Cysts and milia

Electrocautery

Electrocautery uses controlled electrical energy to remove the lesion precisely, with minimal damage to the surrounding tissue.

It is done under local anaesthetic, is quick and allows several lesions to be treated in the same session. A small scab forms and falls off naturally within seven to fourteen days. During that period, sun protection of the area is essential to avoid a residual mark.

Frequently asked questions

Related treatments

• Skin Diseases
• Melasma and Dark Spots