Laser surgery for genital warts: Overview
A laser can be used to destroy genital warts.
Laser surgery may be done in a doctor's office or clinic, a hospital, or an outpatient surgery center. Local or general anesthetic may be used. Which one you get depends on how many warts need treatment and the size of the area to be treated.
Why is laser surgery for genital warts done?
Laser surgery may be done when:
- Medicine didn't work to remove the warts.
- Warts are widespread.
- Warts need to be treated during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor about when treatment should be done during pregnancy.
How well does laser surgery for genital warts work?
Laser surgery often works to remove warts. But warts may come back after surgery.
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