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Curettage and Cautery

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Skin tag, warts, seborrhoeic keratosis are treated by curettage and cautery, whereby after injecting local anaesthetic the skin lesion is scraped off

Curettage and Cautery

The gentle removal of skin tags, warts, seborrheic keratosis and other skin lesions.

 

What is Curettage and Cautery, and how does it work?

Curettage and Cautery refers to a type of electrosurgery to remove superficial skin lesions such as skin tags, warts and seborrheic keratosis.  After the area is numbed with local anaesthetic, the skin is curetted (smoothed) and an electrical device is lightly used to cauterize (heat) the skin. 

Why is Curettage and Cautery used by doctors?

Curettage and cautery is a highly effective treatment that can be used for various skin lesions including larger skin tags and seborrhoeic keratosis. Curettage and cautery is best suited to well-defined, superficial skin lesions that are either benign, consist of sun damage, or are superficial low-grade tumours. It may also be suitable for larger warts or thickened areas of sun damage that are unlikely to or have previously failed to respond to creams or cryotherapy. Curettage and Cautery procedures are a simple, quick and cost-effective option that, when used correctly, has shown excellent clinical efficacy and cosmetic outcomes.

What can you expect after your Curettage and Cautery procedure?

On average, it can take 2-3 weeks for the wound to heal over after your curettage and cautery procedure. Try to allow any scab to fall away naturally to reduce the chance of scarring. The wound will typically fade into a faint white or pink mark over the coming months, and will eventually become unnoticeable.

FAQ

You will have a dressing on the area which you will need to leave on for 2 days and ensure it remains dry. After that, you can remove the dressing.

The initial injection of local anaesthetic can be sore, but after a couple of moments the area is usually completely numb.

Yes, we send the lesion off to be looked at under a microscope by a specialist so we can give you a diagnosis and we will notify you of the result.

We always recommend you have someone to take you home afterwards.

You need to have a surgical consultation first where we will discuss the treatment options with you.

It will depend on the complexity and the size of the areas being operated on and the number of skin lesions being removed. Typically most procedures are done within 1-2 hours.

Yes, as this is a local anaesthetic.

If you notice any redness, severe pain or discharge coming from the operation site, immediately get in contact with the clinic, your GP, call 111 or seek medical advice.

There is a small chance of them coming back.

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From Our Clients

Following a consultation, Dr Lally successfully removed a benign cyst on my forehead and the result is fantastic. I feel more confident now, and you can barely tell it was there, with any scarring being blended perfectly into my natural skin lines. I felt relaxed and in safe hands throughout, mostly due to the calmness, confidence and professionalism with which the procedure was conducted. I even got to listen to my favourite music!
Andrew
At an initial consultation, my GP advised that my facial warts were harmless Seborrhoeic warts which could be left or removed privately. She warned that their removal may expose a different shade of skin, which was discouraging. A few years later the warts grew larger and became more prominent, so I approached Dr Lally who took time to explain the potential effects of removing 8 large warts. I am so pleased with the result. My only regret is not proceeding years earlier.
Peter
A small lump developed on my face gradually over an 18 month period, it didn’t really bother me but decided to get it removed due to my daughters up coming wedding. My appointment with Dr Lally was very calming and straightforward, and the removal was short and simple. Dr Lally is extremely gentle and has a wonderful caring bedside manner,he even took the time to contact me afterwards to make sure the wound was healing properly.
Kathy
I have visited Dr Lally’s clinic on more than one occasion for him to remove keratoses from my neck and chest areas. His manner is always very professional and courteous, explaining exactly what the treatment entails. The results of his treatment are amazing. The areas have healed well and his after care is excellent. I have no hesitation in recommending his treatment.
Mrs W C B
I visited Dr Amar Lally for advice about a minor skin condition on my arm and to undergo some treatment. I was very pleased with his professionalism during diagnosis, treatment and aftercare. I felt at ease during all stages of care and I would highly recommend him to others.
Raj B
I had an excellent experience with Dr Amar Lally when I had a large, painful, and deeply embedded lipoma removed from my back. I had had the same operation previously on the NHS, but it grew back. I chose to try again, trusting Dr Lally's skills, experience, and optimistic approach. Both him and his lovely nurse had genuine caring, positive attitudes and I was extremely pleased with the result of the surgery, the aftercare, and lack of scarring. I would highly recommend Dr Lally and wouldn’t hesitate to use his services again.
Sarah
Dr Lally is professional in his approach but very relaxed, making one feel immediately at ease. I was invited to ask questions about the proposed procedure and the relevant paperwork was dealt with efficiently. This made me feel very confident in his ability. The procedure was not painful at all and very quick, leading me to go back and have a further two successful procedures.
WT
I had a consultation with Dr Lally regarding 2 skin lesions that I felt needed to be removed and immediately felt reassured and at ease within 5 minutes of our conversation. On the 16th of this month I attended his clinic in the afternoon. A little apprehensive, but was not only reassured by Dr Lally, but also his wonderful assistant. Everything went to plan with no pain, and I’m healing really well and quicker than I expected. The whole experience was so professional from start to finish.
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