Verruca Removal Surgery

If more conservative measures fail to resolve your verrucae, surgical removal may be recommended. There are many ways to achieve this, at our clinic this will typically involve either of the following:

Verruca Excision is a minor surgical procedure used to remove plantar warts. The procedure involves the use of local anesthetic to numb the area. Following this the verruca is scraped away using a curette. Depending on the size of the verruca a small stitch may be used while the area heals. A Verruca Excision be carried out in an out-patient setting, meaning you can return home the same day with no overnight stay in hospital. Recovery can take between 1- 2 weeks, depending on the number and size of the .verrucae

Electrosurgery can be used to treat Verrucae if over-the-counter treatments have failed to resolve the problem. It is a minor surgery that makes use of a machine called a Hyfrecator. Hyfrecation involves the use of electrical current to burn away the verrucae. This is often used in conjunction with surgical excision; the wart is excised surgically and any remaining wart is then removed with the Hyfrecator. The area heals quickly over a matter of weeks (usually 2-4 weeks). Sensible shoes and as much rest as possible will help the healing process. You can normally go back to work soon after the procedure. Your specialist will advise you on this.

Benefits of Verruca Surgery

Benefits of verruca surgery include:

Quick removal: The verruca is removed in one procedure, unlike treatments like salicylic acid or cryotherapy, which can take weeks or months.
High Success rate: Surgical removal has a higher chance of permanently removing the verruca, especially if it’s deep or stubborn.
Immediate pain relief: If the verruca causes discomfort when walking or standing, surgery can bring immediate relief once the pressure is gone.
Reduces the risk of spreading: Removing the verruca surgically may help prevent it from spreading to other areas of the foot.

How Do You Know When A Verruca Is Dying?

This may take several weeks or occasionally a number of months. The tissue that is affected is destroyed, later the immune system will kick in to kill of the remaining affected tissue.

Before&After Surgery

Cost of Verruca Removal Surgery

Schedule a consultation with Mr Steven Thomas for verruca removal, Mr Thomas is covered by most major insurance companies excluding AXA PPP and Bupa. We have clear pricing for our self-funding patients:

£750 consultation and excision of one verruca with Mr Steven Thomas
£250 for each additional verruca

For clusters or larger verruca we have the following pricing:

£150 consultation with Mr Steven Thomas
£1250 small cluster or one large verruca excision
£1700 large cluster or two large verruca excision

If you are covered by AXA PPP or Bupa, arrange a consultation with Mr Kaser Nazir who is covered by all major insurance companies.

Verruca: Frequently Asked Questions

The verruca removal surgery typically takes 40–60 minutes.

A verruca can be removed using salicylic acid, cryotherapy treatment, excision of the verruca, or electrosurgery.

A verruca is a rough skin growth that appears on the sole of the foot.

A verruca (also called a plantar wart) is a small, rough skin growth that appears on the sole of the foot and is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

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