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Before
Lesion assessment, modality selection, and local numbing if required.
Skin
Cauterization (Chemical & Electro)
Precise removal of skin tags, warts, moles, syringoma, milia, DPN, and other benign skin lesions using chemical or electrocautery technique.
At A Glance
Practical planning details to help you decide quickly.
- Sessions
- Single session; repeat for multiple or stubborn lesions
- Session Duration
- 15–45 minutes depending on lesion count
- Downtime
- 2–5 days scab formation and healing
- Comfort Level
- Mild with local numbing
- When Results Start
- Lesion removal visible after scab separates in 5–10 days
- Result Longevity
- Permanent for treated lesions; new lesions may develop over time
What Is It?
Cauterization is a dermatological procedure for the controlled destruction or removal of benign superficial skin lesions using either chemical agents or electrosurgical energy — leaving minimal scarring when performed correctly.
Electrocautery uses a precisely controlled electrical current to thermally ablate target lesions — ideal for skin tags, DPN (dermatosis papulosa nigra), syringoma, warts, and small sebaceous hyperplasia.
Chemical cauterization uses agents such as trichloroacetic acid (TCA) at high concentration to chemically destroy superficial lesion tissue — useful for smaller flat lesions, warts, and areas where electrical equipment is less suitable.
At Ixora, lesion type, depth, location, and skin tone are assessed before choosing modality to minimise PIH risk and optimise cosmetic outcome.
Benefits
- Precise removal of benign skin lesions
- Quick in-clinic procedure with same-day results
- Minimal scarring with correct technique and aftercare
- Suitable for multiple lesion types
- Both chemical and electro modalities available based on lesion
The Process
A simple three-stage journey from consultation to recovery.
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During
Controlled cauterization of target lesion(s) using selected technique.
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After
Wound care instructions, scab management, and SPF guidance to minimise PIH.
Who Is It For?
Suitable for skin tags, warts, DPN, syringoma, milia, sebaceous hyperplasia, and other clinically assessed benign lesions.
Ideal For
- Skin tags on neck, underarms, or body
- DPN (flat dark papules common in South Asian skin)
- Warts (viral, plane, or periungual)
- Syringoma around the eyes
- Milia and small sebaceous cysts
May Not Be Ideal If
- Lesions with atypical features requiring biopsy first
- Active skin infection at treatment site
- Patients with pacemakers (electrocautery contraindicated)
- Keloid-prone patients without prior discussion
Pre-Care & Post-Care
Good preparation and aftercare are key to safe, consistent outcomes.
Before Treatment
- - Do not attempt to remove or irritate lesions before the appointment
- - Inform doctor of any blood-thinning medications
- - Disclose any history of keloid or hypertrophic scarring
After Treatment
- - Keep treated area clean and dry for first 24–48 hours
- - Do not pick or scratch the healing scab
- - Apply prescribed ointment; use SPF once wound has healed
Safety Notes
Every medical procedure has expected reactions and rare risks.
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