Electrocautery

What is Electrocautery?

A safe procedure that uses heat generated by electricity, passed through a metal probe to destroy specific unwanted tissue. This technology uses Radio and High frequency to non-invasive remove skin lesions.

Scarring following this procedure depends on the depth of the lesion and expertise of the physician performing the procedure.

In what situations can you use Electrocautery?

  • Dermatosis papulose Nigerians: Common on African skin.
  • Skin tags.
  • Warts.
  • Spider vein.
  • Cholesterol Deposits.
  • Clogged Pores.
  • Fibromas.
  • Keratosis.
  • Milia.
  • Sebaceous Hyperplasia.

What are the side effects of this procedure?

There are no contra-indications to this procedure, and side effects are minimal. There is no bleeding during or after the procedure, and pain during the procedure is minimalized with the use of local anesthesia in the form of numbing creams or injections. We advise the use of skin depigmenting agents and sunscreen both before and after the treatment to reduce the chances of post treatment pigmentation.