Medical dermatology

Wart & Lesion Removal

In-office removal of warts, skin tags, sebaceous cysts, and benign lesions using cryotherapy, electrosurgery, or excision — chosen based on lesion type.

What we remove

Warts (common, plantar, flat, filiform, periungual) — caused by HPV; treated with cryotherapy, cantharidin, or electrosurgery.
Skin tags (acrochordons) — soft, benign; removed with electrosurgery or snip excision.
Seborrheic keratoses — waxy benign growths; treated with cryotherapy or electrocautery.
Sebaceous and epidermoid cysts — excised under local anesthesia; same-day procedure.
Molluscum contagiosum — contagious viral bumps; treated with cryotherapy or cantharidin.
Milia — tiny white cysts; extracted with a lancet.
Other benign growths — dermatofibromas, angiomas, lipomas (small).

Why not treat yourself

Over-the-counter treatments work for very superficial warts on healthy adults but often fail for deeper plantar warts, warts in children, facial warts, or any growth that could be mistaken for something more serious. We diagnose before we treat.

Frequently asked questions

Does wart removal hurt?

Cryotherapy causes a cold sting that lasts a few seconds. Electrosurgery and excision are done under local anesthesia, so they're virtually painless during the procedure.

Will the wart come back?

Warts can recur because HPV persists in skin cells. We treat aggressively to clear the lesion and can retreats recurrences efficiently.

Most insurance plans cover medical dermatology procedures. Contact us to verify your benefits.

Trusted sources

AAD — Warts overview

This page is educational. Specific treatment decisions are made during your visit with Dr. Puyana.

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What we remove

Warts (common, plantar, flat, filiform, periungual) — caused by HPV; treated with cryotherapy, cantharidin, or electrosurgery.

Skin tags (acrochordons) — soft, benign; removed with electrosurgery or snip excision.

Seborrheic keratoses — waxy benign growths; treated with cryotherapy or electrocautery.

Sebaceous and epidermoid cysts — excised under local anesthesia; same-day procedure.

Molluscum contagiosum — contagious viral bumps; treated with cryotherapy or cantharidin.

Milia — tiny white cysts; extracted with a lancet.

Other benign growths — dermatofibromas, angiomas, lipomas (small).

Frequently asked questions

Does wart removal hurt?

Cryotherapy causes a cold sting that lasts a few seconds. Electrosurgery and excision are done under local anesthesia, so they're virtually painless during the procedure.

Will the wart come back?

Warts can recur because HPV persists in skin cells. We treat aggressively to clear the lesion and can retreats recurrences efficiently.

Book a consultation

Tell us a little about what you need. Our team responds in the language you choose.