About Wart Removal
Key Highlights
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Highly effective in eliminating unsightly or painful skin growths.Performed as a quick outpatient procedure with minimal downtime.Multiple technique options (freezing, laser, surgery) allow for personalized treatment.Helps prevent the spread of warts to other body areas or to other people.Can improve skin appearance and boost self-confidence.Performed by a specialist (dermatologist) ensuring precision and safety./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Warts that are painful, especially on pressure points like the soles of the feet (plantar warts).
- Warts that are rapidly multiplying or spreading to new areas.
- Warts that bleed, itch, or cause functional impairment.
- Cosmetic concern due to the wart's size, color, or location on visible areas like the face or hands.
- Warts that have not responded to over-the-counter treatments.
- Immunocompromised patients, where warts may be more extensive or persistent.
How to prepare
- Consultation with a dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment plan selection.
- Inform the doctor about all medications, especially blood thinners, and any allergies.
- Cleanse the treatment area with soap and water; avoid applying creams or lotions beforehand.
- For some procedures, a topical numbing cream may be applied in the clinic prior to treatment.
- Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the treatment site.
- Discuss any history of keloid scarring or poor wound healing with your doctor.
Risks & possible complications
- Temporary pain, redness, swelling, or blistering at the treatment site.
- Risk of infection, though rare with proper aftercare.
- Possible scarring, skin discoloration (hypo- or hyperpigmentation), or textural changes.
- Incomplete removal, requiring a follow-up session.
- Damage to surrounding healthy tissue, nerves, or nails (for periungual warts).
- Recurrence of the wart, as the HPV virus may persist in surrounding skin.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Keep the treated area clean and dry as per your doctor's instructions.
- Apply prescribed antibiotic ointment and a bandage if advised.
- Avoid picking, scratching, or shaving over the healing area.
- Avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, and communal baths until fully healed.
- Protect the area from sun exposure to prevent darkening of the skin.
- Attend any scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor healing and ensure complete resolution.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (Outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time: 1-2 weeks for complete healing
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering wart removal in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with dermatology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform wart removal. MediFyr helps you compare dermatologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for wart removal compare across other countries where we have data.
Reyansh Johnson, a 16-year-old high school...
Reyansh Johnson, a 16-year-old high school soccer player, developed a cluster of common warts on his right knuckles about eight months ago. They were raised, cauliflower-like, and occasionally bled slightly if scraped during play or weightlifting, causing embarrassment. He hid his hands in his pockets. His pediatrician referred him to a dermatologist, who suggested a course of cantharidin treatment, a topical solution applied in-office that causes a blister to form under the wart. Reyansh was nervous but wanted them gone before summer. The application was painless. A few hours later, the site became mildly uncomfortable as a blister developed. He kept it clean and covered. Within two weeks, the warts sloughed off with the blister roof. The recovery was straightforward, and the skin healed well. Before, Reyansh felt embarrassed and 'grossed out' by his own hands, affecting his social interactions. After successful removal, he felt a boost in confidence, freely using his hands without thought, and was relieved to focus on soccer without the distraction.