Same Day Availability
Yes. Available same day for those who have received a quote.
Local anaesthetic
Cream/Injection +/- Gas and Air
Appointment length (approx.)
Main Procedure – 30 to 60 minutes. Follow Up – 30 minutes (if needed)
Recovery & aftercare
Continue with your day, minimising physical activity. Learn more.
Fees
From £550. Learn more.
Locations
Journey Overview
For patients who have filled out a pre-appointment questionnaire before booking and received a quote will be available for same day hyfrecation treatment.
#1 Pre-Appointment Questionnaire
Your journey starts by filling out our pre-appointment questionnaire. If you are interested in having your treatment on the same day as your consultation, we will ask you to submit photos along with the form.
#2 Receive a Quote
Once you have submitted your questionnaire and photos, our clinical team will review them. Following this review, we will provide you with a quote for the procedure ahead of your appointment.
#3 Consultation
During your in-person consultation, we will assess the area and discuss the hyfrecation procedure with you. This is the dedicated time to address any of your questions. We find that many patients have already been diagnosed elsewhere and are primarily seeking an effective treatment option.
#4 Procedure
If you decide to proceed, the treatment can typically be performed on the same day. We use local anaesthetic (either a numbing cream or an injection) to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure. Once the area is completely numb, the lesions are carefully removed using hyfrecation, which leaves behind smooth skin with minimal downtime.
#5 Follow Up
One follow-up appointment within 4 weeks is included with your treatment. This allows us to assess the healing process and manage any remaining lesions. After your procedure, we will also provide you with an aftercare pack that includes skin wipes and gauze.
Our Method of Treatment
While Hyfrecation has been an established treatment method for over 80 years, it is less well-known than Laser in the UK for treating skin lesions. Hyfrecation is a minor surgical procedure that uses electrocautery to burn off skin lesions, resulting in their immediate clearance. Carried out under local anaesthesia, Hyfrecation is a very safe and effective procedure. To achieve the best results, a touch-up may sometimes be needed a couple of weeks later.
The procedure leaves a small, raw area which typically heals within a few days. As with any medical procedure, it is essential to be aware of possible side effects. Potential short-term side effects include bleeding, bruising, soreness, and infection. Long-term side effects are rare but can include changes in skin colour, scarring, the development of neuralgic pain, or a loss of sensation in the treated area.
Learn more about hyfrecation here. And click here for hyfrecation aftercare.
Areas Treated
As a general rule of thumb, if we can feel or see your genital warts, we can treat them.
However, like all medical procedures, this is subject to clinical assessment.
Eligibility
Best For
Cosmetic removal due to impact on confidence, lifestyle, or relationships. Medical reasons like frequent bleeding, rapid growth, or itching.
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding
Safe to perform during pregnancy.
Menstruation
Safe to perform during menstruation/bleeding.
Prior/Repeat Use
Yes, treatment is suitable even if you have had prior, unsuccessful procedures like laser.
Do NOT use if
You have an active genital skin infection (e.g., herpes outbreak, eczema). Your diabetes or blood pressure is not under control.
Avoid/Discuss if
E.g. your lesions keep coming back.
Patient Feedback
FAQs
We understand that some of you may have been to your GP or GUM clinic for an examination (and possible diagnosis) and/or treatment.
However, before we offer any treatments it is essential that we have a thorough understanding of your medical health.
A few of these reasons include:
- Confirming that you do in fact have genital warts, as we often see patients who have been told they have warts but in fact do not.
- Ensuring that you do not have warts in areas which you have not noticed – e.g. we see patients who have their pubic warts diagnosed, but scrotal warts missed. This can mean you receive treatment for one area of the
- Discuss how you can prevent getting genital warts again.
No. You can book directly with us.
Doctor appointments are approx. 30-45 minutes long.
This is enough time for most patients to have the consultation + receive treatment in the same appointment (saving another visit).
However, this entirely depends on how long is required on the consultation part of the appointment and whether it is safe to proceed with the treatment.
We can offer you the above treatments during pregnancy, however the size and location of the warts can affect the treatment options suitable.
It is also important to note that warts recede soon after delivery, therefore you may wish to wait until after delivery.
Genital warts can recur after treatment because the treatment only eradicates the symptoms of HPV, but not the HPV infection itself.
There is no cure for the HPV infection, you will still have the infection in your body despite any treatment you may have had for genital warts. The main way of clearing the infection is via a natural process, although it can be a chronic and long lasting infection for others.
Learn more about genital wart recurrances >
Fees
Genital Dermatology Consultation - £150
Genital Dermatology Consultation + Main Procedure + Follow Up - From £550
Local anaesthetic (by injection or cream depending on the lesions) is also included in the price. The following conditions have fixed prices:
- Fordyce Spots - Patch Test (£350) + Main Procedure (£750 penile and/or £750 shaft)
- Pearly Penile Papules (PPP) - £750-1000
- Vestibular papillomatosis - Patch Test (£350) + Main Procedure (£750)
Follow up (within 4 weeks) - 1x Included
By default, patients 1x follow up visit is included in the quote we offer you. In some complex cases, we may offer an additional follow up visit (this will be clarified in your quote/consultation).
Payment Options
Self Pay - by Cash/Card, but not American Express
Health insurance - via a self reimbursement policy
ClarePay/Klarna - a payment plan to split the cost over 4 payments.
Next Steps
Care In Clinic
Same day hyfrecation treatment for patients with a pre-appointment quote.
Care Online
Start or continue your care online.
Page last reviewed by Dr Manoj Malu on 8 July 2020 for general guidance only. It is not intended to replace the advice of your clinician.