At Vivardi Clinics, skin tags and common warts are removed using electrocautery (electrosurgery), which uses a controlled electrical current to precisely remove the growth without damaging surrounding tissue. Cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen freezing) is another option for certain wart types. CO2 laser is available for larger or multiple growths. All methods are quick, effective, and performed under topical anaesthetic. The best method depends on the size, number, type, and location of the lesion.
Yes, when performed by a trained doctor using the appropriate technique, skin tag and wart removal carries a very low risk of permanent scarring. A small scab forms at the treated site and falls off within 1–2 weeks, leaving healthy skin. Attempting removal at home (tying, cutting, or over-the-counter acids) risks infection, scarring, and incomplete removal. Professional treatment ensures clean, safe, and complete removal with minimal tissue damage.
Most skin tags and common warts are fully removed in a single session. Viral warts (verrucae) may be more stubborn and require 2–4 treatment sessions depending on size and depth. Flat warts (plane warts) often respond well to topical treatment or superficial laser over 2–3 sessions. Our doctors assess each lesion individually and will advise you on the expected number of sessions required.
Common skin tags (acrochordon) are benign, non-viral overgrowths of skin — they are NOT contagious. Warts, however, are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and ARE contagious through direct skin contact or contact with surfaces carrying the virus. Genital warts (condyloma acuminata) are an STI spread through sexual contact. Proper diagnosis by a doctor is important to distinguish between benign skin tags and wart types before treatment.
At Vivardi Clinics, skin tag and wart removal pricing is based on the number, size, and type of lesions treated. A single small skin tag or wart typically costs RM150–RM300 to remove. Multiple lesions are priced per session with volume discounts available. A brief consultation assesses the lesions before treatment and provides an accurate quote. The procedure itself takes 15–30 minutes with no significant downtime.