Gangnam
Dr. Yoon-Gon Ryu
Aesthetic Medicine Specialist
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Warts are caused by HPV, and a trial found CO2 laser cleared plantar warts in a median of 1 session versus 3 for cryotherapy, so the method is matched to wart type and location.
Wart removal in Gangnam, Seoul uses cryotherapy (freezing), CO2 laser, or electrocautery, chosen by wart type, size, and location. CO2 laser often clears stubborn warts in fewer sessions, while cryotherapy suits simpler ones. Dr. Yoongon Ryu assesses your warts at our Gangnam (Seoul) location and confirms the best method and session count.
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Wart removal is a medical procedure that destroys or excises warts, the rough skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Common types include common warts on hands, plantar warts on the soles, flat warts on the face, and filiform warts. At our Gangnam (Seoul) location, the main in-clinic methods are cryotherapy (freezing the wart with liquid nitrogen), ablative CO2 laser (vaporising the wart tissue precisely), and electrocautery (using controlled electrical heat).
No single method suits every wart. Cryotherapy is a well-established first-line option for many simpler warts, while CO2 laser and electrocautery are often chosen for thicker, recurrent, or stubborn warts because they remove tissue more definitively in fewer sessions. Because warts are viral, the aim is to clear visible lesions while reducing the chance of spread and recurrence, and some warts need more than one visit.
Reberry Clinic is a Seoul dermatology and aesthetic clinic supporting international patients in English. Wart care here is consultation-led: Dr. Yoongon Ryu examines the wart type, thickness, and location first, then recommends cryotherapy, CO2 laser, or electrocautery, and explains the likely number of sessions, right in Gangnam near Gangnam Station.
The three methods destroy wart tissue in different ways. Cryotherapy applies liquid nitrogen at around minus 196 degrees Celsius to freeze the wart, forming an ice injury that lifts and destroys the infected tissue over days, often across several sessions spaced 2 to 3 weeks apart. The ablative CO2 laser emits a 10,600 nm beam absorbed by water in the tissue, vaporising the wart layer by layer with precision and controlled depth, which is useful for thick or recalcitrant warts and can clear many in a single session. Electrocautery uses a heated probe to burn and remove the wart, giving the doctor tactile control over depth. Because each method has trade-offs in sessions, downtime, and healing, the clinic’s doctors match the tool to the wart type, thickness, and location rather than defaulting to one approach.
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The doctor confirms it is a wart and grades type and thickness, since 1 method rarely suits every wart on every site.
For CO2 laser or electrocautery, local anaesthetic is often used; cryotherapy usually needs no numbing for its few-second freeze.
Cryotherapy freezes at about minus 196 degrees Celsius, while CO2 laser vaporises tissue in a session; a trial reported a median of 1 laser session versus 3 for cryotherapy on plantar warts.
A scab or blister forms and heals over roughly 1 to 3 weeks depending on the method and wart depth.
Because warts are viral, 1 or more follow-up sessions may be needed, and the doctor checks for clearance and any regrowth.
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Dr. Yoongon Ryu at our Gangnam (Seoul) location confirms the wart type and recommends cryotherapy, CO2 laser, or electrocautery, in English.
Most sessions take about 10 to 30 minutes depending on the number and size of warts and the method used.
Some warts clear in a single session, while others need a course spaced 2 to 3 weeks apart, especially with cryotherapy.
The treated area scabs and heals over roughly 1 to 3 weeks, and the doctor checks for full clearance and any regrowth.
Cleared warts usually do not return at that spot, but because HPV is viral, keeping the area clean and protected helps limit new warts.
The right method depends on the wart: cryotherapy suits simpler warts, while CO2 laser or electrocautery is often chosen for thick or recurrent ones because they remove tissue in fewer sessions. At our Gangnam (Seoul) location, Dr. Yoongon Ryu diagnoses the wart type first, then recommends the method most suited to it.
Wart removal is offered at our Gangnam (Seoul) location, about 2 minutes from Gangnam Station exit 10, with Dr. Yoongon Ryu leading care and full English support for international patients. You can review the wider approach on our laser treatment page before your consultation.
Comfort depends on the method. Cryotherapy causes a brief stinging freeze that usually needs no numbing, while CO2 laser and electrocautery are done under local anaesthetic so the area is numb during treatment. Some tenderness as the scab heals is normal, and your doctor advises on managing it during recovery.
It varies by method and wart. A trial found CO2 laser cleared plantar warts in a median of 1 session versus 3 for cryotherapy, so laser often needs fewer visits. Thin, simple warts may clear quickly, while thick or recurrent ones can need several sessions spaced 2 to 3 weeks apart.
Cleared warts usually do not return at the same spot, but because warts are caused by HPV, new or recurrent warts can appear, and no method removes the virus itself permanently. Your doctor treats the visible lesions, advises on limiting spread, and reviews for any regrowth at follow-up.
Downtime is usually short. A scab or blister forms and heals over about 1 to 3 weeks depending on the method and wart depth. Keep the area clean and dry, avoid picking, and protect it from sun as it heals. Your doctor gives site-specific aftercare, especially for warts on hands or feet.
Scarring risk is generally low but depends on wart depth, method, location, and how you heal. CO2 laser and electrocautery allow controlled depth to help limit marks, and cryotherapy can cause temporary pigment change. Following aftercare and sun protection lowers the risk, which your doctor reviews before treatment on the laser treatment page.
Yes, flat warts and filiform warts on the face can be treated, usually with methods that allow precise, shallow removal to protect surrounding skin. The face heals well but needs careful depth control and sun protection. Your doctor selects a gentle, targeted approach for facial warts and explains expected healing before you start.
Avoid scratching or picking warts, do not share towels or razors, keep the area covered when appropriate, and treat them promptly, since HPV spreads by contact and self-inoculation. Your doctor advises on hygiene alongside removal. Supporting skin health with a gentle skin care routine can also help the area recover.
Neither is universally superior; the right choice depends on the wart. CO2 laser often clears thick or stubborn warts in fewer sessions, while cryotherapy is a well-established, lower-preparation option for simpler warts. Your doctor weighs wart type, thickness, location, and healing to recommend the method most suited to your case.
Most adults with confirmed common, plantar, flat, or filiform warts are suitable, especially when home care has not worked. A consultation confirms the diagnosis and rules out other lesions on our laser treatment page. People with poorly controlled diabetes, impaired healing, or pregnancy may need a tailored approach at assessment.
Common effects include temporary redness, blistering (especially with cryotherapy), tenderness, and a healing scab. Temporary pigment change or, less often, a small scar can occur depending on depth and method. Serious complications are uncommon when a doctor controls the treatment. Aftercare and sun protection reduce these risks, as your doctor explains beforehand.
Cost depends on the number, size, and thickness of warts, the method used, and how many sessions are needed, so there is no single fixed price. Because plans are individualised, the clinic’s doctors confirm your cost transparently at consultation after examining the warts rather than quoting one figure for everyone.
Some warts clear on their own over months to years, but treatment is reasonable when they are painful, spreading, on visible areas, or persistent. Prompt removal also limits spread by contact, and a gentle skin care routine supports the area. Your doctor helps you weigh watchful waiting against treatment for your case.
For a single session, 2 to 3 days is comfortable, covering a consultation, the procedure, and a short review. Because some warts need more than one session, international patients often begin in Seoul and plan return visits or continue care abroad. Our English-speaking team helps schedule around your travel dates.
Yes, flying within a day or so is generally fine, as wart removal is a superficial procedure. Keep the treated area clean and dry, and for warts on the feet, wear comfortable footwear while it heals. Your doctor gives aftercare for your specific wart site so travel does not disrupt healing.
International patients can complete treatment across one or more visits, and the clinic offers remote check-ins in English to review healing and any regrowth between trips. You can continue gentle skin care at home. Your treatment notes stay on file so any return session builds on prior treatment.
| Cryotherapy | CO2 Laser | Electrocautery | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanism | Liquid nitrogen freezes and destroys tissue | Laser vaporises wart tissue precisely | Heated probe burns away the wart |
| Best for | Simpler, thinner, first-line warts | Thick, recurrent, or stubborn warts | Defined warts needing controlled removal |
| Sessions | Often several, spaced 2 to 3 weeks apart | Frequently fewer, sometimes a single session | Usually one to a few, depending on size |
| Pain / comfort | Brief stinging freeze, usually no numbing | Numbing used; managed during the session | Numbing used; managed during the session |
| Downtime / healing | Blister then scab over days | Scab that heals over about 1 to 3 weeks | Scab that heals over about 1 to 2 weeks |
| Cost factors | Depends on number and size of warts | Depends on wart depth, size, and sessions | Depends on number and size of warts |
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