Réhabital
Wart Removal in Côte Saint-Luc
Skin warts, those small rough growths caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), are benign but often unsightly and sometimes irritating depending on their location. At Réhabital in Côte Saint-Luc, we offer aesthetic removal of common and flat warts using the FreezPen, a precision cryotherapy device that targets the lesion without damaging surrounding skin. Any suspicious lesion that bleeds, changes quickly or is unclear in nature must first be assessed by a physician before any aesthetic care.
Book an AppointmentUnderstanding This Condition
Warts result from a localized infection of the superficial skin layer by one of the many HPV subtypes, an extremely common virus generally transmitted through direct contact or damp surfaces (pools, locker rooms). Common warts appear mostly on the hands and fingers, with a rough, greyish surface; plantar warts develop under the foot and can become painful under pressure; flat warts, smaller and smoother, often affect the face or legs. The immune system sometimes eventually clears the virus spontaneously, which is why some warts disappear untreated after months while others persist for years. Cryotherapy works by rapidly freezing the infected surface cells, causing controlled destruction and stimulating a local immune response that helps clear residual virus.
Common Symptoms
Common Causes
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection
One of the many cutaneous HPV strains enters through a skin microlesion and infects superficial cells.
Direct contact with a wart
The virus spreads easily through skin-to-skin contact with an existing wart, at home or nearby.
Shared damp surfaces
Public pools, communal showers and locker rooms favor transmission, particularly for plantar warts.
Damaged or weakened skin
Cuts, dry skin or bitten nails create entry points that facilitate viral infection.
Weakened immune system
Reduced immunity can favor the persistence or spread of warts, which are normally contained by natural defenses.
Our Treatment Approach
After a visual assessment confirming a common or flat wart with no suspicious features, our aesthetic team performs removal using the FreezPen, a cryotherapy pen that applies intense, localized cold directly onto the lesion. This device allows precise control of the treated area, limiting impact on surrounding healthy skin compared to less targeted methods. Depending on the size and thickness of the wart, one or more sessions spaced a few weeks apart may be needed for complete removal. Any lesion with irregular borders, unusual color, bleeding or rapid change is referred to a physician or dermatologist before any aesthetic procedure, as these signs fall outside cosmetic care.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
The session itself is brief, generally a few minutes per lesion. The sensation is intense cold followed by a mild, brief burning during application. Redness, a small blister or slight discomfort may appear in the following days; the treated area generally takes one to two weeks to fully heal.
At-Home Self-Care Tips
- Keep the treated area clean and dry for the first few days.
- Avoid puncturing a blister that may form after treatment.
- Do not scratch or rub the area while it heals.
- Apply a protective bandage if the area is exposed to friction.
- Avoid swimming or prolonged baths until fully healed.
- Report any sign of infection (spreading redness, warmth, discharge) promptly.
Prognosis & Recovery Timeline
Most common and flat warts respond well to one or two cryotherapy sessions, although some thicker lesions require repeated treatments. Recurrence at the same site is possible, as the virus can persist below the surface even after the visible lesion is removed.
When to See Us at Réhabital
Medical evaluation is required before any aesthetic treatment if the lesion bleeds, changes quickly in size, color or shape, or is not clearly a wart. Book with us for aesthetic removal once a healthcare professional has confirmed the lesion is benign, or for warts already diagnosed as such.
Why Réhabital Clinic
Our aesthetic team in Côte Saint-Luc uses the FreezPen for targeted, safe removal of common and flat warts, while referring any lesion outside the aesthetic scope to a physician.
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D4-5800 Cavendish Blvd
Côte Saint-Luc, QC H4W 2T5
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