Laser surgery uses an intense beam of light, or laser, to burn and destroy the wart tissue. It is usually done in a doctor's office or clinic. Local or general anesthetic may be used, depending on the number of warts to be removed or the size of the area to be treated.
Laser surgery may be considered when:
Laser surgery can work to treat warts. But like other treatments for warts, it doesn't always work. Some doctors use laser surgery along with another treatment to increase the chances that the wart will go away.
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