In-clinic treatment

Electrocautery

Precise heat removal of skin tags, warts and small growths, quick and clean.

10–30 minutesDowntime: Minor crusts for 1–2 weeks
Electrocautery treatment in progress at Kampala Dermatology

About the treatment

A fine heated instrument removes small growths, skin tags, warts, milia and benign lumps, with pinpoint precision. Heat seals as it works, so bleeding is minimal.

Fast, comfortable under local anaesthetic, and done conservatively on darker skin so healing leaves no fresh dark marks.

What it helps with

  • Skin tags on neck, armpits and eyelids
  • Warts and viral papules
  • Milia and small benign bumps
  • Small seborrhoeic keratoses

Conditions this may support

Your dermatologist will confirm whether this treatment is appropriate for your specific diagnosis.

What to expect

  1. 1

    Local numbing for anything beyond tiny lesions

  2. 2

    Each lesion treated in seconds with a fine tip

  3. 3

    Small crusts drop away over 1–2 weeks

  4. 4

    Keep clean, moisturised and protected with SPF

Your skin, upgraded

Ready to talk about electrocautery?

Book a consultation, we'll assess your skin, explain the process, and give you an honest expectation of results.

No referral needed · Walk-ins welcome

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