Electrocoagulation of skin lesions

Electrocoagulation of skin lesions is a minimally invasive dermatological procedure that uses electrical current to remove unwanted skin growths, such as warts, moles, fibromas, or hemangiomas. This method enables precise and controlled tissue destruction with minimal risk of scarring.

During electrocoagulation, a specialized device generates a high-frequency electric current. This current is delivered directly to the affected skin area through a thin electrode, causing rapid heating and coagulation of tissue proteins, which results in tissue destruction. The procedure is often performed under local anesthesia to ensure patient comfort.

The electrocoagulation procedure usually takes several minutes and can be performed on an outpatient basis.

Before the procedure, the treatment area is thoroughly disinfected, followed by local anesthesia. Once numbed, the doctor applies the current via the electrode directly to the affected skin area, leading to its vaporization or drying.

Following the procedure, a scab may form over the treated lesion, which will fall off as part of the natural healing process.

• Small, superficial skin lesions
• Viral warts
• Small moles
• Soft fibromas
• Small hemangiomas
• Pigmented moles

• eneral skin inflammation
• Active skin infections (e.g., herpes) in the planned treatment area
• Pacemakers or other electronic implants
• Tendency to form keloids
• Certain skin conditions (e.g., active psoriasis)
• Uncontrolled chronic diseases