Electro Surgery

Electrosurgery is the removal of a verrucae or corn by electrical cautery.
A surgical procedure that produces little scarring, by only removing the epidermal cells.
The lesion is treated until all abnormal tissue is removed and healthy skin striae can be seen across the wound bed.
The procedure takes place under local anaesthetic that is administered to the foot or ankle, and can take up to two hours.
To prevent infection the Podiatrist will be dressed in sterile gown and gloves.

Please weigh yourself prior to coming and ensure that you have not had a local anaesthetic (ie, at the dentist) in the last 24 hours.

Please bring sandals with you to accommodate the dressing.

It is advisable for someone to drive you home, and not make you own way by car or public transport. You may find walking slightly uncomfortable and the local anaesthetic will lose its effect in one or two hours after the injection.

At home it is advisable to sit down with your feet up for the rest of the day, walking or standing should be kept to a minimum on the following day. If the area is uncomfortable, a painkiller may be helpful - but not aspirin.

Keep the foot dry and leave the dressings on until your next clinical visit, a few days after the surgery, when further advice will be given to you on ongoing care.

Electro surgery from £350

Visit SoleSister to discuss the best treatment option/plan for you.