Electrocautery
Electrocauterization is a form of electrosurgery that uses an electric energy to cut and remove unwanted tissues. This technique uses a handheld device called a probe through which electric energy heats the tip.
Indications include removal of:
- Skin tags or Acrochordons
- Warts or Verruca vulgaris
- Benign skin lesions or Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra
Benefits:
- Electrocauterization offers high degree of precision
- Requires only few minutes for removal of unwanted skin tissues
- It is highly effective
Radiofrequency Ablation
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) is more suitable for small facial lesions. It uses heat produced from radio waves to target unwanted tissues.
Indications include removal of:
- Skin tags or Acrochordons
- Benign skin lesions or Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra