CO₂ Laser in Prague 6 — Removal of Warts, Skin Tags and Other Lesions
A CO₂ laser removes small skin lesions precisely and with minimal impact on the surrounding tissue. We use it where both appearance and fast healing matter — typically for skin tags, warts and other benign lesions whose nature is already clear.
The advantage of a CO₂ laser is precision. The beam works on a very small area, which means less damage to the surrounding skin, less bleeding and faster healing than with conventional excision. On the face and other visible sites, that difference in the final appearance is what patients notice most.
It has one important limitation, and we would rather state it plainly than let it be discovered afterwards. The laser vaporises the tissue, which means there is nothing left to send to the laboratory. A lesion that requires histological examination therefore cannot be treated with a laser — we remove it surgically instead, so that it can be examined. Where there is any suspicion at all, histology takes priority over cosmetic outcome.
The treated area is anaesthetised, so you feel nothing during the procedure. Afterwards a crust forms, which falls away over one to two weeks. Do not remove the crust — doing so lengthens healing and worsens the result. Protect the treated site from the sun until its colour matches the skin around it.
Every lesion is assessed with a dermatoscope before treatment, and it is that assessment that decides whether a laser is the right tool at all.
CO₂ laser procedures at our clinic are performed by MUDr. Olha Sydoriak, the lead physician.
How the appointment works
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Assessment of the lesion with a dermatoscope and confirmation that it is suitable for laser treatment.
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An explanation of the procedure and signing of informed consent.
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Anaesthesia of the area to be treated.
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Removal of the lesion with the CO₂ laser.
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Instructions for aftercare and a follow-up once the site has healed.
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Who performs the procedure
FAQ
What can be removed with a CO₂ laser?
Benign skin lesions whose nature is already clear — skin tags, warts, seborrhoeic keratoses or xanthelasma. We do not use a laser where a finding requires histological examination, because it vaporises the tissue and the sample can no longer be examined; in that case we choose surgical removal instead.
Does laser treatment hurt?
We anaesthetise the area being treated, so you feel nothing during the procedure. The only unpleasant part is the injection of the anaesthetic. Once the anaesthesia wears off, the site may be tender for a day or two, much like a small graze.
How long does healing take?
A crust forms over the treated site and falls away within one to two weeks. Do not remove the crust — doing so lengthens healing and worsens the result. Protect the treated site from the sun until its colour matches the skin around it.
Will there be a scar?
A CO₂ laser works precisely and spares the surrounding tissue, so the result is usually less noticeable than after conventional excision. No procedure can guarantee no trace at all, however; the outcome depends on the size of the lesion, its location and the aftercare.
Is the procedure covered by health insurance?
Removal for cosmetic reasons is not covered and the price is listed in our price list. For medically indicated procedures we assess coverage individually, and we always tell you the price in advance.