Thermocoagulation · By condition
Wart removal
Thermocoagulation treatment for warts, assessed and carried out by Kim Armstrong BSc (Hons), RN, Independent Prescriber, using thermocoagulation.
The condition
What warts are
A wart is a common, benign growth caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) infecting the outer layer of skin, most often on the hands and feet. They can resolve on their own but often persist for months or years, which is why many people choose to have them treated.
The technology
How thermocoagulation treats a wart
The same low-energy, precise approach used across every condition treated by thermocoagulation, applied to the base of the wart.
- The probe is placed at the base
- An ultra-thin, single-use probe is positioned at the base of the wart.
- A regulated microburst of energy
- A brief, low-energy pulse targets the tissue at the base, causing the wart to dry and separate over the following days.
- More than one session is common
- Because the virus can remain in the surrounding skin, a repeat session some weeks later is often planned in from the start rather than treated as a setback.
Real results
Before and after
A genuine, consented patient, before treatment and after the wart resolved.
Prices
What it costs
Mini – up to 5 minutes
Best for 1–3 small or simple blemishes.
£60
Standard – up to 15 minutes
Best for several blemishes or a small treatment area.
£95
Extended – up to 30 minutes
Best for multiple blemishes or a larger treatment area.
£150
Consultation
Suitability assessment, redeemable against the cost of your treatment.
£20
Treatment time will be recommended following assessment and will depend on the number, size, type and location of the blemishes being treated.
Suitable for selected blemishes including skin tags, cherry angiomas (Campbell de Morgan spots), milia, spider naevi and other suitable vascular or benign skin blemishes following assessment.
Because more than one session is often needed for a wart, Kim will give you an estimate of the likely total course.
Before you decide
Common questions
What causes a wart?
Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) infecting the outer layer of skin. They are common and usually harmless, though they can be persistent or cosmetically unwelcome.
Is treatment painful?
Most people describe a brief hot pinprick as the base of the wart is treated. Sessions are short, and anaesthetic can be discussed if a larger or more sensitive area is being treated.
Will one session clear the wart completely?
Sometimes, but not always. Because the virus that causes warts can remain in the skin around the treated area, more than one session or a repeat course some weeks later is common. Kim will explain what to expect for your particular wart at consultation.
Can warts come back after treatment?
The treated tissue does not regrow, but because HPV can persist in nearby skin, a wart can recur in the same area, and new warts can appear elsewhere. This is a feature of the virus, not a failure of treatment.
Are all warts suitable for thermocoagulation?
Most common warts on the hands and feet are suitable. Kim assesses every wart before treating it, and will advise if a different approach is more appropriate, for example for a wart on a sensitive area or one with an unusual appearance.
Is treatment available in Marbella?
Thermocoagulation is currently provided in London only. Kim's other services remain available in Marbella. Ask at consultation if you are unsure.
Warts
Consultation £20