Removal of warts with Laser

What it is

Warts are small growths on the skin caused by viral infections that attack skin cells. The area that the virus has attacked will cause the skin to become thicker and rougher. Warts are contagious through direct contact or via objects. At Oslo Laserklinikk we can remove the wart either via surgery or laser treatment. We have skilled doctors who will find the treatment that suits you best. Price is per wart. Package price by agreement.

Treatment protocol

• Quantity : 1-3 treatments per spot

• Interval : 4-6 weeks

• Effect : Visible after crust falls off

• Some spots disappear after 1 treatment

• Others require more

Procedure

1. Cleaning the area

2. Anesthesia if needed is included.

3. Laser pulses over each wart

4. No bandage usually needed

Duration

10-30 minutes (depends on the number of warts)

Pain level

• Like little elastic snaps

• Intensity: 3-5 out of 10

• Short duration per pulse

• Tolerable without anesthesia

• Cooling helps

Downtime

• 3-7 days (crust period)

• Scabs may be visible

• Makeup can cover (but not recommended for the first few days)

• Can work the same day

• Social downtime: 5-7 days

Healing time

Day 0 (Immediately) :

• Stain darkens (very dark)

• This is NORMAL!

• Redness around the spot

• Mild swelling

Day 1-3 :

• Stain still dark

• Crust begins to form

• Mild swelling

Day 3-7 :

• Crust thicker and darker

• DON'T PICK!

• Starting to loosen at the edges

Day 7-10 :

• Crust falls off

• Pink skin underneath

• Spots significantly lighter or gone

Week 2-4 :

• Continued improvement

• Final result visible

Side effects

Very common :

• The stain darkens before it brightens.

• Crust formation

• Redness around the area

Common :

• Hyperpigmentation (transient)

• Hypopigmentation (transient)

• Dryness

Rare :

• Permanent pigment changes

• Scarring (extremely rare)

• Infection

Aftercare

First week :

• DO NOT PICK at scabs!

• Moisturize the area

• SPF 50+ CRITICAL

• Not exfoliating

• Avoid makeup on scabs

Week 1-4 :

• Still high SPF

• Moisturize the skin

• Avoid sun (CRITICAL)

• Not self-tanning

Long term :

• SPF daily to prevent new spots

• Sun protection essential

Who is this suitable for?

• Pigment spots and sun damage

• Age spots

• Freckles

• Lighter to medium skin types (I-IV)

• Realistic expectations

Who is this not suitable for?

• Very dark skin types (V-VI) - high risk

• Recent sun exposure

• Melasma (may worsen)

• Unrealistic expectations

• Pregnancy

Important information

Treatment :

• 1-3 treatments per spot

• Interval: 4-6 weeks

• Laser breaks down melanin

Effect : 70-90% improvement or complete removal

Timeline :

• Stains fade immediately

• Crust forms (3-7 days)

• Crust falls off

• Spots lighter/gone

Contraindications

• Dark skin types (V-VI) - high risk

• Recent sun exposure/tan

• Pregnancy

• Photosensitizing medicine

• Self-tanning last 2 weeks

• Melasma (may worsen)

Warning signs

• Signs of infection

• Increasing pain/redness after 48 hours

• Severe swelling

• Blister

Individual variations

Excellent response (50-60%):

• Sunspots, age spots

• Lighter skin types

• 80-100% removal after 1-2 treatments

Good response (30-40%):

• Deeper pigment spots

• 60-80% improvement after 2-3 treatments

Moderate response (10-20%):

• Deep, old stains

• Melasma-like

• 40-60% improvement, may require multiple treatments

Maintenance

• No maintenance required once stains are gone

• NEW spots may appear (sun damage)

• Daily SPF is CRITICAL to prevent new ones

• Annual check-up recommended