Caribbean Health Alliance & Treatments

Electrocautery is a technique that uses controlled electrical energy to treat selected superficial skin lesions.

Following medical assessment, electrocautery may be considered for selected skin tags, warts, keratoses, cherry angiomas and xanthelasma when clinically appropriate.

Before treatment, the area is assessed to determine whether electrocautery is an appropriate option and whether further evaluation may be required.

The procedure and expected recovery vary depending on the type, size, number and location of the lesions being treated. Temporary redness, crusting or local skin changes may occur during healing.

Treatment recommendations are individualized following assessment of the skin concern and discussion of available options.

At CHAT, minor skin procedures are performed following medical assessment with attention to safety, appropriateness and individual patient needs.