Wart removal is a medical procedure used to eliminate warts, non-cancerous skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Depending on the size, location and number of warts, various techniques such as cryotherapy using nitrogen, electrocautery or laser surgery may be employed. The goal is to destroy the wart while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
Wart removal is a medical procedure used to eliminate warts, non-cancerous skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Depending on the size, location and number of warts, various techniques such as cryotherapy using nitrogen, electrocautery or laser surgery may be employed. The goal is to destroy the wart while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
Wart removal in Lebanon is typically performed through cryotherapy or surgical excision. Cryotherapy involves freezing the wart with liquid nitrogen while surgical excision removes it via a small incision. Costs range from $50 to $300.
Advanced treatments like laser therapy may also be available in some clinics, but come at an additional cost. Waiting times can vary from 1 to 4 weeks depending on the chosen method and clinic.