Cadogan Clinic is a leading specialist cosmetic surgery clinic based in the heart of London. We’re home to the leading specialists in breast augmentation, liposuction, and a comprehensive range of face, breast and body treatments.
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Cadogan Clinic is a leading specialist cosmetic surgery clinic based in the heart of London. We’re home to the leading specialists in breast augmentation, liposuction, and a comprehensive range of face, breast and body treatments.
Body Surgery
Cadogan Clinic offers a range of cosmetic surgery to help make the changes you want to your body under the guidance of the very best surgeons in the UK.
Arm Lift/Arm Reduction
A brachioplasty is a surgical procedure to remove loose skin and excess fat deposits on the upper arm.
Buttock Lift
Buttock Lift Surgery and Thigh Lift Surgery are procedures to correct drooping of flat buttocks or excess skin on the
Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)
A Brazilian butt lift, often known just by its initials BBL, is a highly popular cosmetic procedure which involves fat
Cellulite Treatment
Cellulaze Laser Therapy is the world’s first aesthetic laser treatment that uses minimally invasive means to reduce
Labiaplasty
It is common for women to have concerns about the size, shape or definition of their labia, the inner and outer folds
Laser Liposuction
SmartLipo, or Laser Liposuction, is an innovative liposuction technique for the removal of unwanted body fat. It utilises
Liposuction
Liposuction can provide an efficient solution for the removal of unwanted fat from specific areas of the body, leaving
Mummy Makeover
A 'mummy makeover' is a combination of surgeries involving the breast, abdomen, waist, hips and thighs designed to restore
Scar Revision
Scars are unique to the individual and circumstance in which they are formed – they are technically the body’s natural
Thigh Lift
Thigh lift surgery reduces the amount of excess skin on patients’ thighs, giving them redefined, slim and taut thighs.
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
At Cadogan Clinic we offer a specialized Brazilian Abdominoplasty, which restores the shape and skin of the abdomen
Breast Surgery
Cadogan Clinic offers a full range of cosmetic breast surgery to help make the changes you want to your breasts under the guidance of the best surgeons in the UK.
Breast Augmentation
Breast enlargement surgery, or breast implants or augmentation, is one of our most regularly performed procedures at
Breast Implant Replacement
Implant replacement is a procedure commonly chosen when a person would like to replace an aged implant, or would like
Breast Lift
Female breast size is determined by several factors, including genetics, body weight and hormonal influences.
Breast Reconstruction
A breast reconstruction surgery restores the breast to near normal shape, appearance, symmetry & size following mastectomy,
Breast Reduction
A breast reduction, or mammoplasty, is designed to reduce the volume of the breast in order to leave the breast smaller
Nipple Reduction
Nipple Reduction surgery - carried out on its own or combined with other procedures - reduces the height and width of
Face & Eyes
Cadogan Clinic offers a wide range of facial cosmetic surgery procedures to help you make the changes you want, under the guidance of the very best surgeons.
Brow Lift
Sometimes sagging upper eyelids can be the result of a drooping forehead and eyebrows. In this situation, treating the
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Reduction)
As we age, the skin around our eyes starts to lose its elasticity. It is not uncommon to develop eye bags, as our muscles
Chin Liposuction
Chin liposuction, also known as double chin surgery, is a simple surgical procedure to help get rid of a stubborn double
Chin Augmentation (Chin Implants)
Chin Augmentation – also referred to as chin enlargement – is an effective means to enhance facial definition and build
Earlobe Repair
Some people have wounds that tend to overheal. Initially, they heal normally, and then they continue to heal producing
Facelift
As we age, the skin on our face starts to lose its elasticity and begins to sag. Creases can become deeper and the jaw
Lip Lift
Lip lift surgery is ideal for people who are looking to add height and definition to the lip, rather than adding volume.
Micro-Facelift
Look five years younger in 20 minutes with the Micro-Facelift Procedure. Ideal for patients wishing to reduce the visible
Mini-Facelift
Focussed on removing excess skin around the face, jaw and neck areas, the mini-facelift is an ideal treatment for people
Neck Lift
Neck lift and double chin surgery treatments can help to reshape the skin around the neck and jaw, reducing the appearance
Nose Tip Lift
The operation is most suited to patients who have good bone structure who are not wishing to drastically change the
Otoplasty (Ear Reshaping)
Ear Reshaping refers to a range of common cosmetic surgery procedures designed to correct the size and shape of the
Rhinoplasty
The nose is the central feature of the face and how it looks can determine how we feel about our overall appearance.
Fat Transfer
Fat transfer, also referred to as fat grafting and lipofilling, has become widely accepted as the optimal means of soft-tissue filling in all areas of the body, including the face, breasts, hands and buttocks
Fat Transfer to Body
The fat transfer procedure (or fat grafting) removes fat from areas where it is unnecessary or unwanted and re-implants
Fat Transfer to Breast
Natural breast augmentation (enlargement) is an effective alternative to traditional breast implants. Using fat-transfer
Fat Transfer to Face
Fat transfer (fat transplantation) uses processed fat from your own body to re-contour and restore volume to facial
Surgery For Men
Cadogan Clinic provides both female and male cosmetic surgery. Almost all of our procedures are suitable for men as well as women.
Abdominoplasty for Men (Tummy Tuck)
After substantial weight loss, many men find their abdominal muscles are weaker and the skin in that area has become
Blepharoplasty
Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is one of the most popular types of cosmetic and functional surgeries
Face Lift for Men
The visible signs of facial ageing, such as lines, wrinkles and loose skin, can now be reversed with the help of both
Gynaecomastia
Male Breast Reduction, or Gynaecomastia Correction, is an extremely common procedure for men who wish to remove any
Hair Transplant
It’s thought that around half of all men will experience some degree of hair loss by the time they reach the age of
Liposuction for Men
Liposuction is a highly efficient solution in a variety of areas of the body, leaving a more defined shape and more
Rhinoplasty
The nose is the central feature of the face and how it looks can determine how we feel about our overall appearance,
Otoplasty
Ear reshaping surgery, also known as otoplasty, can improve the shape, position or proportion of the ear. It can correct
Surgical Aftercare
The Cadogan Clinic Surgical Aftercare and Scar Management Programmes have been developed to optimise patient well-being, recovery and scar management.
Surgical Aftercare
A Surgical Aftercare programme at the Cadogan Clinic has been developed to optimise patient well-being, recovery and
Scar Management
Our Scar Management Programme means all patients receive post-operative wound care and advice under the supervision
Cadogan Clinic is a leading non surgical cosmetic clinic based in the heart of London. We’re home to some of the leading injectable, filler and laser specialists, and are experts in the anti-ageing and skin rejuvenation process.
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Cadogan Clinic is a leading non surgical cosmetic clinic based in the heart of London. We’re home to some of the leading injectable, filler and laser specialists, and are experts in the anti-ageing and skin rejuvenation process.
Injectables
There are many factors which contribute to ageing skin and when deciding on a treatment solution, these are important to consider.
Anti Ageing Injectables
Injectables work by relaxing the facial muscles that are responsible for wrinkles and is the most performed non-surgical
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane, Hyalronic Acid and Sculptra are very popular, quick injectable treatments
Lip Fillers
Juvederm Lip Enhancement treatment is a popular non-surgical treatment to boost shape and volume of the lip via the
Non-Surgical Face Lift
A non-surgical face lift can be an alternative to surgery and is usually a combination of the best anti-ageing aesthetic
Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty
Non-surgical rhinoplasty is a safe, non-invasive alternative to traditional rhinoplasty. Sometimes called the '15 minute
Sculptra
Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable that helps gradually replace lost collagen — an underlying cause of facial ageing
Tear Trough Filler
Tear trough filler is dermal filler treatment designed to level out the area below the eyes and diffuse dark shadows,
Lasers
The Cadogan clinic offer a number of treatments focused on improving not only the look of your skin but also your body shape and contours.
Acne Scars
The Dual Yellow Laser is a cutting-edge, multi-function laser technology exclusively available at the Cadogan Clinic
Burn Scars
The Cadogan Clinic offers a number of cutting-edge techniques to improve the look and feel of burn scar tissue.
Laser Fat Reduction (SculpSure)
For patients who are looking for a non-surgical treatment to reduce unwanted fat, SculpSure™ is an FDA approved laser
Laser Hair Removal
Suitable for the face and body, a course of treatments is usually required at four to eight a weekly intervals to follow
Morpheus8 Treatment
Morpheus8 has been described as an enhanced form of microneedling. Microneedling itself sees tiny pinpricks being made
Scars (Hypertrophic & Keloid)
Scars are the body's natural way of healing from an injury, and are an inevitable part of the healing process. Each
Stretch Marks
A number of treatments have been used to treat stretch marks and include creams derived from vitamin A, many classes
Vein Removal
Thread veins, or spider veins, are very small veins which can be seen on the skin as thin bluish-red lines, and often
Skin Rejuvenation
At the Cadogan Clinic, we offer a comprehensive range of non-surgical cosmetic treatments, to refresh and rejuvenate your appearance.
Chemical Skin Peels
Our new generation of peels allow treatments to be individually tailored to skin type and age rather than the ‘one type
Dermamelan Peel
A Dermamelan peel is a facial treatment designed to improve mainly stubborn hormonal based pigmentation such as; melasma,
IPL Resurfacing
The ICON Cynosure multi-device, FDA-approved laser system, is acknowledged as one of the safest lasers available for
Micro-Needling (Dermapen)
Dermapen™ Micro-Needle Skin Therapy is a multi-function skin therapy that uses multiple thin needles to gently penetrate
Non-Surgical Eyelid Reduction (Plexr)
Plexr (which stands for Plasma Exeresis) is a patented new technology which works through the non-ablative process of
Non-Surgical Otoplasty (Ear Reshaping)
The ear fold system involves a curved implant being inserted into your ear under local anesthetic, it springs into shape,
PDT Light Therapy
LED light therapy is a revolutionary non-invasive treatment that repairs, rejuvenates and revitalizes the skin.
Ultherapy
Ultherapy is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses ultrasound and the body’s own natural healing process
Cadogan Clinic is a leading dermatology clinic based in the heart of London. We’re home to some of the leading acne, eczema and rosacea specialists, and are experts in the mole and skin cancer diagnosis and removal process.
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Cadogan Clinic is a leading dermatology clinic based in the heart of London. We’re home to some of the leading acne, eczema and rosacea specialists, and are experts in the mole and skin cancer diagnosis and removal process.
Dermatology
Skin is incredibly important to your health and your appearance. The Cadogan Clinic has one of the largest and experienced teams of consultant dermatologists.
Acne Scar Removal
The Dual Yellow Laser is a cutting-edge, multi-function laser technology exclusively available at the Cadogan Clinic
Acne Treatments
Acne is a very common condition caused by the inflammation of grease-producing glands in the skin, leaving blocked pores
Bacterial Skin Infections
Bacterial skin infections are very common and can range in severity from mildly inconvenient to life-threatening.
Dermatitis
Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin with symptoms that may include itchiness, redness, skin rash, blisters and scales.
Eczema
Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that appears as a dry skin rash, often with red and scaly symptoms. An estimated one
Excess Hair Growth
Diagnosing and treating excessive hair growth and hair loss are a key part of a dermatologist’s role.
Hair Loss Treatment
Diagnosing and treating excessive hair growth and hair loss are a key part of a dermatologist’s role.
Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterised by excessive sweating, usually in areas where there is a high concentration
Milia Removal
Milia are tiny cysts, measuring just one or two millimetres in size, and are characterised by small, white or yellow
Paediatric Dermatology
Babies’ and young children’s skin is very delicate, therefore prone to a variety of skin conditions. Luckily, with the
Pigmentation
Melanin is the natural pigment that gives your skin its unique colour (skin pigmentation).
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes red patches of inflamed skin with silver-white scales, often on the
Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that makes your face turn red and may cause swelling and skin sores that look like
Skin Allergies
A skin allergy is an allergic reaction to a typically harmless substance that comes into contact with the skin, triggering
Skin Health MOT
It is important to take care of your skin - after all, you have a lot of it.
Verruca Removal
Verrucas are extremely common, with many adults and children experiencing these small, rough growths on their feet at
Viral Skin Infections
Viral skin infections range from harmless to serious. But even at the lower end of this scale, they can still be enough
Mole & Skin Cancer
We are all becoming increasingly aware of the risks posed by sun damage to the skin, as well as the need to protect our skin in day-to-day life.
Cryotherapy
The literal meaning of the term ‘cryotherapy’ is ‘treatment using low temperature’. Cryotherapy treatment refers to
Cyst Removal
A cyst is a pouch-like capsule of membranous tissue that contains fluid, air, or other substances. Cysts can grow almost
Lipoma Removal
Lipomas are benign and generally harmless tumours of fat that protrude from the skin and occur anywhere in the body
Mohs Surgery
Mohs surgery, also known as chemosurgery, was created in 1938 by the American physician and general surgeon Dr Frederic
Mole Check
The NHS and NICE guidelines recommend having your moles checked by an expert every six months – at a minimum. If you’ve
Mole Removal
Moles are small clusters of coloured skin cells, which can form anywhere on the human body. Moles are usually harmless
Skin Cancers and Melanomas
Skin cancer occurs when the genetic material inside the cells changes, causing an alteration in how cells behave. They
Skin Lumps (Warts, Moles, Skin Tags)
Many people suffer from lumps or bumps on the surface of their skin or inside the skin layers. These skin abnormalities
Cadogan Clinic is a leading day case centre of excellence based in the heart of London. Alongside our international team of plastic surgeons and dermatologists, we’re home to some of the leading gynaecologists, ophthalmologists, podiatrists and urologists in the country.
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Cadogan Clinic is a leading day case centre of excellence based in the heart of London. Alongside our international team of plastic surgeons and dermatologists, we’re home to some of the leading gynaecologists, ophthalmologists, podiatrists and urologists in the country.
Cosmetic Surgery
Cadogan Clinic is a leading specialist cosmetic surgery clinic based in the heart of London. We’re home to the leading
Dermatology
Cadogan Clinic is a leading dermatology clinic based in the heart of London. We’re home to some of the leading acne,
Gender Surgery
Gender dysphoria is a term used to describe how an individual feels a strong sense of disassociation between their gender identity and biological sex.
FTM Top Surgery
Female to male (FTM) top surgery is a surgery which is carried out on transgender men to create a flatter, more masculine-looking
MTF Top Surgery
MTF top surgery is a breast augmentation procedure which is performed as part of male to female gender reassignment
Gynaecology
Cadogan Clinic provides a wide range of cosmetic gynaecological surgery procedures performed by a multi-disciplinary team of the best surgeons in the UK.
Labiaplasty
Oversized or irregularly shaped labia are common. Although there is no accepted definition of what is normal when it
Perineum and Pelvic Floor Repair
Sometimes during a difficult birth, damage can be caused to the area between the vagina and the rectum. When a bad tear
Vaginal Rejuvenation
Vaginal rejuvenation is a combination of surgical procedures which can effectively improve the appearance, sensation
Vaginal Tightening (Vaginoplasty)
Vaginal surgery can involve both the tightening of the vaginal pelvic floor, as well as rebuilding and reinforcing the
Hand Surgery
We are experts in a wide range of hand problems, in both elective and traumatic conditions.
Carpal Tunnel Treatment
Carpal tunnel release is a surgical treatment which cures carpal tunnel syndrome by cutting the ligament pressing on
Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery
Dupuytren's Contracture surgery is treatment designed to straighten the fingers which have been bent by this particular
Ganglion Hand Cysts
Hand cyst removal is treatment to remove a painful or unsightly ganglion cyst which has developed on a joint or tendon
Trigger Finger Surgery
Trigger finger release is a type of surgery designed to free up, or ‘release’ a finger or thumb which has been stuck
Non Surgical
Cadogan Clinic is a leading non surgical cosmetic clinic based in the heart of London. We’re home to some of the leading
Podiatry (Foot Surgery)
Cosmetic foot surgery can help by firstly eliminating the sources of chronic pain or deformity and secondly, reshaping the feet for aesthetic appeal, often resulting in smaller, slimmer feet with a reduced shoe size.
Bunion Surgery
Bunion surgery is one of the most common foot operations performed in the UK. Bunion removal surgery is carried out
Cinderella Foot Surgery
Cinderella Foot Surgery is a cosmetic procedure that results in a narrower, more aesthetically pleasing, foot shape.
Corn Removal
In many cases, corns can be managed using simple self-care methods, such as wearing appropriate footwear and pumicing
Foot Cysts
Lumps and bumps in the foot and ankle are not uncommon and are often diagnosed as a soft tissue mass, corn or bursa.
Toe Shortening & Straightening
Long toes can be shortened and crooked toes can be straightened through surgery. Hammer toe is a common deformity causing
Vascular Surgery
Vascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty in which diseases of the vascular system, or arteries, veins and lymphatic circulation, are managed by medical therapy, minimally-invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction.
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of a blood clot (or thrombosis) in a deep vein in the leg and can be a serious
Thread Veins
Problematic thread veins may be painful and can be very visible. In many cases, people are unaware of the treatment
Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are enlarged veins that can be painful and may even cause swelling of the ankles. They typically form
Weight Loss Surgery
For many people, losing weight can be achieved by eating healthily and taking regular exercise. However, sometimes weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, may be necessary.
Gastric Balloon
Gastric balloon is a weight loss procedure that involves placing a saline-filled balloon into the stomach, filling a
Gastric Band
Gastric banding is a popular form of weight loss surgery, suitable for people who are very overweight or clinically
Gastric Bypass
A gastric bypass is an invasive surgery designed to help you lose weight if all other methods, such as dieting and exercising,
Gastric Sleeve
Gastric sleeve surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy, is a surgical procedure to reduce the size of the stomach,
Dermatology
Verrucas are extremely common, with many adults and children experiencing these small, rough growths on their feet at some point in their lives.
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Verrucas are extremely common, with many adults and children experiencing these small, rough growths on their feet at some point in their lives.
Verrucas are a type of wart, known as plantar warts, and are only ever found on the sole of the foot. They are characterised by a white round bit of hard skin with one or more black dots in the middle. These black dots are caused by tiny blood vessells. A typical verruca measures approximately 1 to 10mm in diameter and grow deep into the skin. Usually, this growth occurs slowly with the verruca starting small and becoming larger over time.
There are two different types of verrucas. A solitary wart is a single plantar wart. It often increases in size and may eventually multiply, forming additional satellite plantar warts.
Mosaic warts are a cluster of several small verrucas that are growing closely together in one area, creating a mosaic pattern. Mosaic verrucas are more difficult to treat than solitary ones. A person can develop more than one verruca at a time.
Sometimes verrucas can be quite painful, depending on where on the foot they develop.
Verrucas are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) with broken or wet skin more susceptible to infection. With the feet more prone to minor injury during childhood activities, this means that verrucas are a common complaint among young people, although they can develop at any age.
Half of verrucas in children disappear on their own within a year and two-thirds resolve within two years. However it can take many years to resolve in adults. As a result, many people decide to seek treatment for their verrucas.
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There are a number of benefits to verruca removal treatment at the Cadogan Clinic.
Our quick, effective treatment will leave you with blemish-free, painless skin, with minimal or no scarring. Following successful treatment, a patient will no longer have to worry about shoes and socks rubbing and aggravating the affected area.
Verruca removal helps to improve self-esteem and restore self-confidence, allowing you to bare your feet at the swimming pool, beach or gym without fear of judgement.
Book a consultation with one of our expert dermatologists at our Chelsea clinic and let us help to restore your self-confidence and help you to reach your body goals.
Verruca treatment is safe, effective and suitable for adults and children. If a patient is particularly prone to scarring, or at risk of hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation, the Cadogan Clinic’s team of plastic surgeons works closely with our expert dermatologists.
Some treatments may not be suitable for pregnant women who are experiencing verrucas. However cryotherapy is considered to be safe for pregnant women. Our specialist dermatologists here at the Cadogan Clinic can advise on the most appropriate verruca removal treatment option for you and talk through any concerns you may have.
Dermatologist-led: Our verruca removal service is dermatologist-led, meaning that every verruca removal patient is seen and treated by a trained dermatologist.
Plastic surgeon-supported: We have a team of fifteen plastic surgeons who provide support to our dermatology team for more complex removal cases or reconstructions, or in cases where the patient is particularly sensitive to scarring.
Rapid, same-day removal: We able to offer rapid, same-day removal of verrucas due to our three fully staffed on-site theatres here at our Chelsea-based clinic.
Salicylic acid is the active ingredient in over-the-counter verruca removal treatments. This works by breaking down and softening the hard skin growth. This makes it easier to eventually remove the verruca with a pumice stone or emery board. However this method is time-consuming and does not always work.
Cryotherapy is by far the most effective way of dealing with a verruca. Liquid nitrogen is applied directly to the verruca, freezing it and killing it. The growth later falls off of the foot. A verruca can also be removed from the foot using a surgical scalpel. This procedure is carried out under a local anesthetic in a clinical setting.
If you choose to undergo verruca removal treatment here at the Cadogan Clinic, the process is very straightforward. First, you visit our state-of-the-art clinic on Sloane Street, Chelsea, for your in-person consultation with one of our expert dermatologists before starting your treatment plan.
A return visit to the clinic will allow our dermatologist to monitor the progress of your treatment. However this repeat visit is not always necessary.
It is important that patients follow all aftercare instructions issued by their dermatologist, post-removal.
We have invited a selection of the country's very best consultants to join us at the Cadogan Clinic so that you can be sure that whatever the nature of your treatment, you will be seeing one of the top practitioners in the country.
There are a number of reasons why the Cadogan Clinic is the go-to place for verruca removal.
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Founded in 2004 by world renown dermatologist Dr Susan Mayou, we now work with over 100 leading consultants and successfully treat over 20,000 patients each year. We have been winning industry awards since inception.
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Verrucas are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) and can be easily spread via contact with a contaminated surface or skin-to-skin contact. Verrucas are more likely to spread if the skin is damaged or wet, meaning swimming pools and communal showers and changing areas provide the perfect conditions to spread the virus.
People who have a weakened immune system, either through a medical condition or from taking immunosuppressant drugs, are more likely to develop verrucas.
How do I remove my verruca?
There are plenty of verruca removal treatments available which can be done at home. These include creams, gels, paints and medicated plasters. Some of these products are more effective than others and often the treatment process can be slow. The cost of buying these over-the-counter remedies can also add up and some people find they end up spending a lot of money without achieving the desired result. Never try and remove a verruca by picking it off as this can cause the infection to spread, meaning new verrucas could form. Picking or scratching a verruca can also cause the foot to bleed.
The Cadogan Clinic offers verruca removal treatment which is fast and highly effective. Our
expert dermatologists at the Cadogan Clinic can assess your condition and recommend the best type of treatment to suit your requirements at our state-of-the-art, purpose-built, central London facility in Chelsea.
How to remove a verruca root?
Contrary to popular belief, verrucas do not have roots. The black bits which can be seen in the centre of a verruca are in fact blood vessels. Picking or scratching a verruca can cause it to bleed. Trying to ‘dig out’ a verruca yourself may leave bits of it behind and risk spreading the infection to other parts of the foot.
Cryotherapy treatment kills the verruca by freezing it. The plantar wart then drops off on its own, leaving no trace. Excision, when carried out by a professional dermatologist in a clinical setting, sees the whole verruca removed cleanly and efficiently.
Topical treatments are available to purchase over-the-counter. However these treatments produce mixed results. To save time and increase the chances of a successful outcome, we recommend cryotherapy or excision at the Cadogan Clinic instead.
What is the best verruca removal treatment?
Cryotherapy, a treatment which kills off verrucas by freezing them, is considered one of the safest and most effective verruca removal treatment. Excision, or surgical removal, is another highly effective way of relieving the foot of a troublesome verruca.
Recovery time should be instant and a person will be able to immediately resume daily activities in most cases. Patients may be asked to wear a dressing for a few days and the treatment site may be a little tender.
Complications are rare with both cryotherapy and excision verruca removal.
Some NHS trusts fund verruca removal, but many don’t. In order to be treated quickly, and to relieve some of the burden on our over-stretched National Health Service, private treatment at the Cadogan Clinic is recommended.
What are the various verruca treatments available?
There are many over-the-counter verruca treatments currently on the market, in the form of creams, gels, paints and medicated plasters. Salicylic acid is the active ingredient in most of these treatments. However there is limited evidence available to show which type of salicylic acid treatment (cream, gel, paint or plasters) is most effective. The treatment process can be slow and salicylic acid can sometimes cause damage or irritation to healthy skin.
Cryotherapy is a far more effective treatment. In cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen is applied to the verruca for a few seconds to freeze and destroy the affected skin cells. After treatment, a sore blister will form, followed by a scab, which will fall off between seven and ten days later.
A session of cryotherapy is quick, usually taking just five to 15 minutes to complete. However some people can find it painful, although it is usually well-tolerated, and very occasionally more than one session may be required.
There are two different cryotherapy methods. Liquid nitrogen may be sprayed directly onto the verruca, or it may be applied to the affected site using a stick with cotton wool on the tip. Potential side effects include pain, blistering and the skin may become darker (hyperpigmentation) or lighter (hypopigmentation). This risk is higher for patients with black skin.
Cryotherapy is considered a safe verruca removal treatment for pregnant women.
Excision removal is also an option. This sees the verruca carefully removed from the body with a surgical scalpel following the administration of a local anesthetic. This process is quick, painless and no further treatment is needed.
Some people use a method involving duct tape to rid themselves of verrucas. However this is a lengthy process and there is conflicting research as to the effectiveness of this home remedy. One study suggested that treating a verruca or wart with duct tape is no better than a placebo treatment. The Cadogan Clinic does not recommend this method of verruca removal when there are quicker, more effective, treatments available.
There is no evidence that alternative home remedies involving fruit, vegetables or vinegar help to rid the body of a verruca. Indeed, some home remedies may cause more harm than good. Some people have even been known to turn to hypnotherapy in a bid to rid themselves of verrucas and warts. This approach has no scientific basis whatsoever and merely serves to delay seeking appropriate medical treatment.
What does a verruca look like on the foot?
Verrucas usually develop on the soles of the feet. The affected area of skin will be white, often with a black dot (blood vessel) in the centre, underneath the hard skin. A verruca is flat rather than raised because of the pressure put on them. Sometimes a verruca can be mistaken for a corn or callus, but these do not have the giveaway black dots in the centre.
A verruca can be painful or tender if it is located on a weight-bearing part of the foot. This can make walking difficult or intolerable.
Sometimes a person may have tightly-packed clusters of small verrucas on the foot. These are known as ‘mosaic warts’ as the pattern resembles a mosaic. Mosaic warts are treated in exactly the same way as a singular verruca. Cryotherapy and excision are both excellent ways to tackle the problem of mosaic warts.
If you have a new growth anywhere on your skin and you are unsure what it is, please seek medical advice. You should also see a doctor if you are worried about a wart or verruca, for example if it is particularly painful, bleeding or growing rapidly. Some types of skin cancer can look similar to warts. If in doubt, get it checked out.
How do I prevent a verruca?
Most people will be infected by the human papilloma virus (HPV) at some point in their life and as a result develop warts or verrucas. Sometimes it can take weeks or even months for a verruca to appear following contact with the virus.
However, verrucas are not inevitable and there are steps a person can take to lower their chances of getting verrucas and prevent spreading them to others.
To help prevent a verruca developing:
Verrucas should be covered up when taking part in communal activities, for example a waterproof plaster should be worn for swimming or for physical education at schools. Wearing flip flops or pool slippers in communal changing rooms and showers will also help to prevent the spread of the virus.
A rubber or plastic verruca sock is also an option to cover the verruca up when going swimming. However, British Swimming, the national governing body for swimming, diving, synchronised swimming, water polo and open water in Great Britain, advises against the use of verruca socks, saying they have ‘limited value’ and merely serve to draw attention to the affected foot.
Although a verruca can be successfully removed, treatment does not prevent further plantar warts.
As with many viral infections, people can develop immunity to the verruca-causing virus over time. Many children develop immunity without having knowingly developed a verruca. This may explain why this particular type of wart is more prevalent in young people than in adults. However people can still develop verrucas at any age.
Here at the Cadogan Clinic, we treat thousands of skin lumps and bumps cases each year, including plantar warts, or verrucas. Our team of nine highly experienced specialist dermatologists have been handpicked to form one of the best independent dermatology units in the country. Our purpose-built dermatology clinic is conveniently located off Sloane Square.
The Cadogan Clinic’s team of experts will be happy to talk you through the treatment options open to you. Get in touch today to book a consultation with one of our dermatologists for an in-person assessment of your skin.
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