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Electrocautery is a common dermatological procedure that uses controlled electric current to remove unwanted skin lesions such as warts, skin tags, seborrheic keratoses, and other benign growths. The heat generated by the current precisely destroys the targeted tissue while sealing blood vessels, minimizing bleeding and promoting faster healing.

At Rejuvenation Dermatology, electrocautery is performed quickly and safely under local anesthesia to ensure patient comfort. The procedure involves touching a heated probe to the lesion, effectively removing or shrinking it with precision. Electrocautery is ideal for small, superficial lesions and offers excellent cosmetic results with minimal scarring.

Healing usually occurs within one to two weeks. Patients may experience mild redness, scabbing, or tenderness as the skin regenerates. Electrocautery provides an effective, minimally invasive solution for clearing unwanted skin lesions, restoring smoother, healthier-looking skin without the need for stitches or extensive recovery.

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What Is Wart Electrocautery?

Electrocautery uses a small, heated electrical probe to precisely destroy unwanted skin lesions like warts and skin tags. It seals blood vessels as it works, minimizing bleeding and supporting quicker healing, making it a fast and effective dermatological treatment.

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Benefits of Electrocautery

Electrocautery offers a precise and effective solution for removing warts, skin tags, and benign lesions with minimal bleeding:

  • Precise Removal: Effectively targets and removes lesions with accuracy and minimal disruption.
  • Minimal Bleeding: A quick procedure with reduced risk of bleeding.
  • Fast Healing: Promotes quick recovery with minimal scarring.
  • No Stitches Needed: Leaves excellent cosmetic results without the need for sutures.

Ideal for those seeking a quick, efficient, and minimally invasive option, Electrocautery ensures optimal cosmetic results with minimal downtime.

What Conditions Can Electrocautery Address?

Electrocautery is a proven method for treating a variety of harmless skin growths:

  • Warts: Gently removes common and plantar warts caused by HPV with precision.
  • Skin Tags: Clears small, soft growths typically found in friction-prone areas like the neck and underarms.
  • Seborrheic Keratoses: Targets benign, often pigmented spots that develop with aging.
  • Milia & Other Minor Bumps: Effectively treats small cysts and similar surface-level skin irregularities.

This quick, low-risk procedure is well-suited for those seeking to improve skin appearance and comfort with minimal healing time.

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What To Expect During Your Electrocautery Session

Consultation and Assessment:
Your dermatologist will assess the lesion and determine if electrocautery is the right treatment option.

Preparation of the Area:
The treatment area will be cleansed, and local anesthesia applied to ensure comfort.

Electrocautery Treatment:
A small, heated probe will be used to precisely remove or shrink the lesion by applying controlled heat.

Immediate Post-Treatment Care:
The area may appear red and will likely form a small scab as it heals naturally.

Aftercare Instructions:
You'll be advised to keep the area clean, avoid picking at scabs, and protect the skin from sun exposure.

Healing and Results:
Healing usually occurs within 1–2 weeks, with the treated area gradually returning to normal skin tone.

Electrocautery FAQs:

 Electrocautery treats warts, skin tags, seborrheic keratoses, and other small, benign skin lesions.

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so discomfort is minimal. Afterward, you may experience mild tenderness or scabbing.

Most treated areas heal within 1–2 weeks, depending on the size and location of the lesion.

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