Warts and verrucae (plantar warts) can be effectively removed using either laser treatment or cryotherapy. Both methods have their unique advantages and considerations. Here’s an overview of how each treatment works:
Laser Treatment:
Cryotherapy (Freezing):
Comparison:
– Pain: Laser treatment and cryotherapy can both cause some discomfort during and after the procedure.
– Number of Treatments: Laser treatment often requires fewer sessions compared to cryotherapy, which may need multiple treatments spaced apart.
– Scarring: Both treatments carry a low risk of scarring, but proper aftercare and following the dermatologist’s instructions can minimize this risk.
– Cost: Laser treatment tends to be more expensive than cryotherapy due to the specialized equipment and expertise required.
In summary, both laser treatment and cryotherapy are effective methods for removing warts and verrucae. The choice between these treatments may depend on factors such as the size and location of the wart, patient preference.
Treatment takes approximately 15 minutes depending on how many warts or verrucae you have.
There is minimal downtime with treatment and can get back to work immediately after.
No anaesthetic is required to remove warts and verrucae. Our pulsed laser therapy ensures minimal discomfort.
The duration of the recovery period following a wart and verruca laser removal can vary between individuals. The main factors we need to consider are; how many lesions must be removed, how sensitive a candidate’s skin is, and how big and where the lesions are. With that being said, downtime is often minimal and most people can go resume daily activities immediately after their procedure. Following treatment, the lesion will dry up in a couple of weeks, and the treatment site may turn black. This is normal and indicates the site is healing. Make sure to keep the area clean, dry, and away from the sun at all times. You may experience some itching around the area, but this will go away in a few days. You may be asked to attend another session to facilitate the removal of the wart, but some cases may be resolved after just one treatment.