What is Electrosurgery?
Electrosurgery, including radiofrequency cautery, removes small benign growths such as skin tags, warts, seborrhoeic keratoses and some milia. It is performed under local anaesthesia and usually heals in one to two weeks.
Who is it for?
- Skin tags
- Warts
- Seborrhoeic keratoses
- Dermatosis papulosa nigra (small dark spots on the face)
- Milia
How the treatment works
- Examination and confirmation that the lesion is benign
- Numbing cream or local anaesthetic
- Removal with electrosurgery
- Antibiotic cream and aftercare
Aftercare
- Keep the area clean and apply the prescribed cream
- Let scabs fall off naturally
- Sunscreen once healed
Your safety first. Electrosurgery is offered only after a consultation with Dr. Nikhil Natarajan. Tell the doctor about medicines, allergies, pregnancy, recent sun exposure and previous procedures. Results vary from person to person and are not guaranteed.
Electrosurgery: common questions
Will it leave a mark?
Most heal with minimal marks. A temporary light or dark spot can occur and usually fades.