Electrosurgery

Removal of selected benign skin growths using controlled electrical energy.

What it is used for

  • Skin tags
  • Some warts
  • Selected benign growths

Who it may suit

People with a benign lesion that the dermatologist has examined and considered suitable for this method.

How it works

After local anaesthesia, a fine electrode delivers controlled energy to remove or reduce the lesion.

What to expect

A short procedure in the clinic. You may feel the anaesthetic injection; the procedure itself should not be painful.

Recovery & downtime

A small scab usually forms and falls off on its own. You will receive wound-care instructions.

Number of sessions

The number of sessions, if more than one is needed, is decided at consultation based on your condition and how your skin responds.

Important considerations

Any growth that is changing, bleeding or uncertain in appearance should be properly assessed first; some need removal by excision and laboratory examination instead.

General information only. Suitability, sessions and outcomes are decided individually at consultation.