Let’s face it. When it comes to warts, especially genital warts, there’s a lot of conversations that don’t actually happen. Warts and genital warts can be embarrassing and they can remain hidden on your body for ages because you don’t want to talk to anyone to get them removed. But you shouldn’t be embarrassed. And you shouldn’t be worried about getting them removed. At Perfection Cosmetic Clinic near Bolton, we offer laser treatment to get rid of warts and genital warts and save you from embarrassment. But before you even go down that route, we understand that you might have a lot of wart-based questions that you don’t know who to ask. So we’ll answer them for you right now.
What is this on my skin?
Is it a mole? Is it a wart or verruca? A skin tag? Warts tend to be small, hard growths that appear on your skin and can be skin-colored or a grey tinge. They can appear on your arms, and legs while genital warts will appear…well…you can guess. If you’re ever unsure of what it is – just come to us at Perfection Cosmetic and we can help. We’ll take a look, tell you what it is, and then talk through treatments on how to remove it.
Are warts and genital warts contagious?
Warts are caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and there are over a hundred different strains of the virus. Unfortunately, each strain can cause a specific wart on a certain part of your body. So yes, warts can be contagious and can be spread by touching or sharing other personal items, such as towels. Likewise, genital warts can be sexually transmitted.
How do I get rid of warts and genital warts?
There are different ways to get rid of warts and genital warts and each has their pros and cons. A quick method used by some practitioners is cryotherapy, where liquid nitrogen is used to freeze and then remove the wart. However, if you’re looking for wart removal treatment in Manchester, then you’ve come to the right place. We use our laser machine to target the tissue of the wart or genital wart. The heat applied to the area stops the wart from getting any more blood so it eventually dies off and won’t appear on your skin. It’s a much gentler treatment compared to others.
Does wart removal hurt?
Not usually. Even treatments that use freezing technology shouldn’t cause any pain. This is because a numbing agent is used first to make sure you don’t feel anything. And when you come to us, our laser treatment is so good at gently ‘killing off’ the wart or genital wart, you shouldn’t feel anything other than a slight irritation.
How many times do I need to go?
This all depends on the size of the wart or genital wart and the location. When you come in for your first treatment we’ll explain what’s involved and let you know how many treatments you’re likely to need. Don’t worry though, it won’t be that many.
Will I get a scar?
Most likely not. Our laser treatment is very gentle. At worst, you may get a scab afterward, and as long as you leave it to heal properly, you’ll be okay.
Will the warts grow back?
When it comes to the regrowth of warts, unfortunately, this is something that we cannot guarantee. Warts and genital warts are caused by a virus – that’s what makes the wart appear in the first place. There is no cure for the virus that causes warts. You can however get them removed again if they do come back.
Now you know some of the questions that many people, including our clients, have on their minds. And you should know that they’re nothing to worry about. You don’t need to frantically search for laser wart removal in Bolton to find the answer. Not when you can just get in touch with us and get the help you need.
