Electrocoagulation for treating minor blemishes

Electrocoagulation for treating minor blemishes

Electrocoagulation is a skin therapy technique used to burn away benign skin abnormalities such as skin tags (fibromas), dilated blood vessels (telangiectasies and spider naevi), blood blisters and whiteheads (milia). This technique can also be used to treat dermatosis papulosa nigra, a skin condition that is common in dark-skinned people.

Frequently asked questions about electrocoagulation

What is electrocoagulation?

Electrocoagulation is a treatment that uses an electric current to remove benign skin blemishes using a needle. The current generates heat, heating the tissue and causing the skin blemish to die.

What skin abnormalities can be treated with electrocoagulation?

Electrocoagulation is effective for the removal of benign skin blemishes such as stem warts (fibromas), age-related warts, sebaceous gland hyperplasia, cherry angioma, milia (barbed grains) and xanthelasma.

How many electrocoagulation treatments are needed?

In most cases, one treatment is enough to remove the skin irregularity with electrocoagulation. If the spot is larger, a second treatment may be necessary. At Medisch Centrum Wetering we clearly discuss in advance what to expect, so that you start the treatment well informed.

Will electrocoagulation be reimbursed?

Electrocoagulation usually falls under skin therapy treatment and is usually not covered by health insurance. Check with your insurance company to see if your supplementary insurance offers an exception.

Prices

Electrocoagulation €90.- for max 30 minutes/ €120,- for 45 minutes

Reimbursements

This treatment is usually not covered by health insurers.