Electrocautery

Electrocautery uses a high-frequency electric current to precisely remove benign skin lesions: skin tags, seborrhoeic keratoses and warts.

Before the procedure

Every lesion is first checked with a dermatoscope. We only remove lesions that look benign; if something needs further tests, we explain the next steps.

How it works

• the area is numbed with cream or a local injection, as needed;

• it takes a few minutes per lesion;

• a small crust forms and falls off in 7–14 days.

Until it heals, care for the area with the recommended ointment and protect it from the sun.