Wart Removal London — Consultant Dermatologist‑Led Cryotherapy & CO₂ Laser

Stubborn warts and plantar verrucae can be painful, unsightly and slow to clear with over‑the‑counter remedies. At Skinhorizon Clinic in Maida Vale, wart removal is planned and performed by a consultant dermatologist using medical‑grade methods: liquid nitrogen cryotherapy, precision‑controlled TargetCool cryo spray, and CO₂ laser for resistant or deeper lesions. We treat common warts and verrucae in **adults and children**, with clear aftercare and follow‑up.

Why Warts Persist — and How We Clear Them

Warts are caused by strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). They can evade the immune system and become thick, painful or multiply — especially on pressure points like the heels (plantar verrucae). Consultant‑led care matters because lesion type, thickness, site and age determine which technique works best and how many sessions you’ll need. We combine accurate diagnosis with the right energy/temperature and spacing between sessions to give the immune system time to assist clearance.

Treatment Options We Offer

• Liquid Nitrogen Cryotherapy (from £150): Rapid freezing destroys viral tissue. We tailor the freeze‑thaw cycle to thickness and site. Peri‑ungual warts are treated with special care.
• TargetCool Precision Cryo: TargetCool delivers a controlled cryo jet to focus on the wart while minimising discomfort and collateral skin injury — helpful for children or sensitive areas.
• CO₂ Laser (from £800): Our CO₂ laser precisely ablates resistant or deep warts, including recalcitrant plantar verrucae and clustered lesions. We use smoke evacuation and local anaesthetic for comfort and safety.

Children & Adults — A Gentle, Practical Approach

We treat children, teens and adults. For younger patients we often start with shorter cryo bursts using TargetCool to reduce sting and anxiety. Adults with longstanding verrucae may benefit from staged debridement then focused cryo or CO₂ laser for deeper cores. We set expectations clearly about the number of sessions usually required.

Your Visit: What to Expect

In your £250 consultation, we confirm the diagnosis, check for look‑alikes, and agree a plan. Thick plantar warts may be pared before freezing. After cryo you might see blistering or soreness for a few days; we provide dressings and aftercare. Laser cases are done under local anaesthetic with a protective dressing and a clear healing timeline.

Differentials & When We Investigate

Not every thick lesion on the foot is a verruca. Corns/callus and some nail or skin infections can mimic warts. In atypical or non‑clearing cases we may do a skin swab or fungal test. Very rarely, a biopsy is considered if features are unusual or the lesion behaves atypically.

Aftercare & Healing

• Keep the area clean and dry for 24–48 hours; change dressings as advised.
• Mild soreness or blistering is common after cryo — we’ll advise on protection and pain relief.
• After CO₂ laser, expect a protective dressing and staged wound care until re‑epithelialisation.
• Reduce friction/pressure on plantar sites; cushioned insoles may help.

Safety & Suitability

• We avoid aggressive cryo in patients with poor circulation or neuropathy.
• Pregnancy/breastfeeding: conservative approaches preferred — we will advise case‑by‑case.
• Facial or peri‑ungual lesions are treated with enhanced precision to protect surrounding tissue.
• If you are immunosuppressed, clearance may take longer; we’ll tailor intervals accordingly.

Costs & What’s Included

Consultation: £250 with our consultant dermatologist.
Cryotherapy: From £150 (per session; number of lesions and thickness affect total plan).
CO₂ Laser: From £800 (for resistant or deep lesions; includes local anaesthetic and dressing care).
For an overview of procedures, see our dedicated Wart Removal treatment pathway and the broader HPV‑related conditions page.

Related Pages

Read more about warts & verrucae and HPV‑related conditions.
Explore the technologies we use: TargetCool precision cryo and CO₂ laser.
Browse all skin conditions we treat.