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Chemical Cauterisation

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Chemical Cauterisation

Chemical cauterisation plays a major part in the treatment of verrucae. The two agents used at this clinic are Salicylic Acid and Silver nitrate.

This treatment offers minimum discomfort to the patient. As the treatment progresses and the verrucae become shallower there may be some pain. The aim of this treatment is to burn away the verruca and a thin layer of underlying tissue, causing a blister or small wound.

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Why choose Perfect Skin Solutions for your Chemical Cauterisation?

For young children and those whose pain threshold is low, this would be the treatment of choice. The number of treatments varies depending on the depth and size of the verruca. However, it is recommended a course of 3 treatments is initially taken.

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At a glance

Treatment time

30 mins

Anaesthetic

None required

Full recovery

N/A

Back to work time

Same day

Sensitivity period

N/A

Duration of result

Unknown

Risks & complications

May blister or become a sore. This however will aid in the elimination of the verruca virus.

Prices

Chemical Cauterisation

Course of 3 treatments, plus £5 for silver nitrate (max 2 Verrucae 5mm wide)

£135

Review

10mins

£25

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Aftercare

Keep your dressing dry so that the topical caustic treatment is not washed away or diluted.

Please note, the above aftercare is just a guide. Full aftercare advice will be given to you when you attend your appointment with us.

Chemical Cauterisation

FAQ

The verrucae will first need to be debrided by the podiatrist. The area is then masked off with an aperture pad and salicylic acid – or both silver nitrate and salicylic acid – is applied to the verruca within the aperture of this pad. This is then covered by a dry dressing and a deflective pad if needed.

For the most beneficial results, we recommend that the gap between treatments be minimal ie once every week initially. This may be increased to once every two weeks depending on the podiatrist’s assessment of the lesion.

Not generally. The callused skin within a verruca has no nerve endings. However, once the verruca becomes
shallower and the surrounding skin is cauterised, there may be some short-lived discomfort.

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I have received a number of treatments here and am delighted with the results. My skin looks smoother and I look less tired. The service which I received was second to none. Complete professionalism from start to finish.  All I can say is PERFECT.

— Janet | Perfect Skin Solutions

Testimonials

Testimonial

I have received a number of treatments here and am delighted with the results. My skin looks smoother and I look less tired. The service which I received was second to none. Complete professionalism from start to finish.  All I can say is PERFECT.

— Janet | Perfect Skin Solutions