Plantar warts are benign epithelial tumors that are localized on the skin of the foot. They appear as hard skin growths that are off-white or yellowish in color. The location on the foot leads to frequent trauma to the formations when walking, and the appearance of severe pain.
The cause of plantar warts is the human papillomavirus (HPV), which leads to proliferation of the epidermis and its local growth. The virus attacks the skin during direct contact, penetrating through abrasions, abrasions, and injured calluses. Favorable conditions for HPV infection are created in a humid and warm environment, when the skin is steamed and is more susceptible to the penetration of foreign microorganisms. Therefore, most often people become infected in public baths, swimming pools, and saunas.
In addition, the following factors increase the risk of infection:
- hyperhidrosis of the skin of the feet;
- dry skin of the feet;
- presence of skin lesions in the foot area;
- diseases that lead to impaired trophism of tissues of the lower extremities (diabetes, angiopathy);
- deformation of the feet (flat feet, deforming arthrosis). These conditions change the anatomy of the foot, which leads to chronic microtrauma of the skin and creates conditions for the penetration of the virus.
However, infection does not always mean the appearance of a wart on the skin. After all, many people come into contact with the virus, but only some of them have problems. The fact is that normally the activity of the virus is suppressed by the body’s defense mechanisms, in particular by the immune system. But if there is a malfunction in its operation or the presence of other factors, viral proliferation is triggered, due to which the cells of the dermis begin to actively divide, and a wart is formed.
Why do warts appear?
Warts are caused by infection with a virus that causes warts.
| Only skin cells (palms, soles, less often the face, body) become infected and warts appear in these places in groups or individually. The virus is transmitted through household contact with sick people or through common objects (swimming pools, bathhouses, locker rooms). Infection is also facilitated by a weakened immune system, the presence of wounds, scratches, and cracks. |
Do warts need to be removed?
Warts are removed not only for aesthetic purposes, but also to a greater extent as a treatment measure: removing warts prevents their reproduction (in the case of warts on the face and body).
Removing plantar warts, in addition, prevents an increase in size and the acquisition of an ugly, “blooming” appearance, and a high likelihood of pain when walking. Periungual warts can deform the nail plate and lead to its detachment.
| Removal of plantar warts at the Gradient clinic:
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Warts should be removed as soon as they appear - this will make the laser removal procedure less painful, faster, cheaper and the healing process will be easier.
Benefits of cryodestruction
Cryodestruction is a method that has a number of undeniable advantages:
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Efficiency.
Thanks to the cryodestruction method, you can remove all warts that are on the body. If there are quite a lot of them, you can start by removing 80% of the formations, and then repeat the procedure and remove the remaining part.
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Painless.
Our specialists work quickly and competently: during the procedure you will not feel any discomfort or pain. Although much depends on individual sensitivity, our patients report that the procedure is painless and comfortable.
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Availability.
The optimal prices for cryodestruction are due to the availability of liquid nitrogen and the presence in our clinic of professional specialists who will perform the work not only inexpensively, but also with high quality.
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How to get rid of warts in 15 minutes?
At the Gradient clinic, qualified dermato-oncologist surgeons will carefully examine the formations, determine their type and how to solve your situation. Warts can be removed on the same day of treatment - the procedure is comfortable and painless, using local anesthesia.
After removal, the doctor will recommend care for speedy healing. If necessary, antiviral treatment will also be prescribed. If there is any doubt about the benign quality of the formation, the removed sample will be sent for histology. You can be sure that the procedure is safe!
The most modern and effective solution to the problem of warts is laser removal using a CO2 laser.
Benefits of laser wart removal:
- The device does not come into contact with the patient’s skin; it acts with a beam. Complete asepsis is achieved, the wound does not bleed;
- Removal of warts is achieved with a single radical procedure;
- Precise selection of laser beam parameters allows precise action at the wart-healthy skin interface;
- Healthy skin tissue around the wart is not damaged (there are no unreasonably large marks after removal);
- Rapid tissue regeneration after the removal procedure, the wound heals quickly.
- Painless. Preliminary anesthesia allows you to completely avoid pain;
What happens after cryodestruction?
After exposing a wart or papilloma to liquid nitrogen, changes will occur due to which the skin will become smooth and clean, and the formation will completely disappear from its surface.
Within 24 hours after the procedure, a blister forms at the site of the wart or papilloma. If it is not there, this may indicate that the procedure needs to be repeated, or that nitrogen has affected a small formation. It is best not to touch the bubble: if you pierce it yourself, the risk of infection is too great. But if this happens, it is necessary to treat the skin with chlorhexidine, and then apply a bactericidal patch to the site of the bubble. After the bubble bursts - without intervention this can happen on the 4th day - a crust forms in its place, which subsequently disappears. As a result, after 7-10 days after exposure to liquid nitrogen, the skin will become absolutely smooth and even.
How much does wart removal cost?
The cost of laser removal of warts depends on their number, size and location (on the face, eyelids, hands, plantar and periungual warts). Based on these parameters, the surgeon will determine the exact cost before performing the procedure. Prices are also shown in the price list at the bottom of the page.
Sign up for a wart removal procedure at the Gradient clinic or a free consultation with a dermato-oncologist surgeon on skin lesions. We are also always happy to answer your questions by phone:
+7 (495) 255−50−11.
| Consultation with a dermato-oncologist surgeon | FOR FREE |
| Dermatoscopy: | |
| - for all education | 500 rub. |
| Histological examination: | |
| Histology Dialab | 1,500 rub. |
| Histology Hemotest | 3,000 rub. |
| Revision of glasses by expert morphologist Prof. Mordovtseva V.V. | 6,000 rub. |
| Local anesthesia: | |
| - injection | 300 rub. |
| - cream | 300 rub. |
| Laser removal of 1 formation on the skin: | |
| diameter: | |
| - up to 1 mm | 100 rub. |
| - up to 2 mm | 400 rub. |
| - up to 3 mm | 600 rub. |
| - up to 4 mm | 700 rub. |
| — up to 5 mm | 800 rub. |
| - up to 6 mm | 900 rub. |
| - up to 7 mm | 1,000 rub. |
| - up to 8 mm | 1,100 rub. |
| - up to 9 mm | 1,200 rub. |
| - up to 10 mm | 1,300 rub. |
| Laser removal of 1 formation on the skin of the eyelids, mucous membranes, plantar and periungual: | |
| - up to 1 mm | 300 rub. |
| - up to 2 mm | 400 rub. |
| - up to 3 mm | 700 rub. |
| - up to 4 mm | 800 rub. |
| — up to 5 mm | 900 rub. |
| - up to 6 mm | 1,000 rub. |
| - up to 7 mm | 1,100 rub. |
| - up to 8 mm | 1,200 rub. |
| - up to 9 mm | 1,300 rub. |
| - up to 10 mm | 1,400 rub. |
| Chalazion removal | 7,000 rub. |
| Laser removal of 1 formation on the ciliary edge of the eyelids: | |
| - up to 1 mm | 500 rub. |
| - up to 2 mm | 1,000 rub. |
| - up to 3 mm | 1,500 rub. |
| - up to 4 mm | 2,000 rub. |
| — up to 5 mm | 2,500 rub. |
Sign up for a wart removal procedure at the Gradient clinic or a free consultation with a dermato-oncologist surgeon on skin lesions. We are also always happy to answer your questions by phone:
+7 (495) 255−50−11.
12/16/2020, Lyudmila Nikolaevna:
| On November 21, 2022, I visited the Gradient clinic and had a consultation with doctor V.V. Lebedev. and on the same day I quickly and painlessly removed all skin lesions on the body - papillomas and warts. I thank this wonderful team for organizing the treatment, for the kind attitude of the medical staff and all the staff. Everything is simple, accessible, aesthetically pleasing. I am happy to recommend visiting the Gradient clinic. |
03/18/2020, Natalia Kazakova:
| On March 16, 2020, I had an appointment with Artem Sergeevich Kuzmin regarding the removal of plantar and other warts. The removal procedure was quick and painless. I thank the doctor and his assistant for their clear, professional work, and the clinic team for their friendly attitude and good organization of the treatment process/ |
03/07/2020, Inga:
| I would like to thank Artem Sergeevich Kuzmin from the bottom of my heart. There were old plantar warts that caused discomfort when walking. The doctor removed everything quickly, carefully, the wounds did not bleed. It feels like the arm is full, the operation was professional, there was no pain. Four weeks later there is not a single mark on the foot - not a scar. |
10.16.2019, Anna Solntseva:
| Many thanks to doctor Terekhin Artyom Mikhailovich!!! I didn’t think that there were still such responsive, caring doctors, the operation took only a few seconds, but despite this, the doctor kept in touch with me for several more days, was interested in my son’s well-being, calmed my fears and answered my stupid questions)) Thank you very much, that despite such a flow of people, you are worried about your patients (even if it is a child with a simple wart on his finger), you find time to check, give advice and calm fears). Thank you again for your professionalism and humanity! |
