Wart Removal in Los Angeles
Isolated warts on the face and body require immediate attention to prevent spread of the wart from skin to skin contact. Most treatments require either cryotherapy or laser ablation to eradicate the deeply-seated warty tissue. Cryofreezing is often ineffective and may lead to hypopigmented scarring of tissue; whereas topical Compound W may be less than effective over long periods of time.
Laser Dermatology for Stubborn Warts that Keep Coming Back
Dermatology treatments at Kare Plastic Surgery allow for the elimination of warts on the skin using a protocol-based laser therapy known as Vbeam pulsed dye laser, cryotherapy, topical treatments, and chemical acid. Our board-certified dermatologist offers exceptional diagnostic and treatment specialization for warts on the fingers and feet. If you have children with warts, we offer the most comprehensive options for molluscum and wart removal in Los Angeles. With a specialist dermatologist in Santa Monica, we can offer you the most effective solutions.
Vbeam Laser Wart Removal in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles
The VBeam laser is FDA-Approved for the treatment of warts. We use this laser for vascular lesions on the skin. Stubborn warts can be frustrating, but VBeam laser treatment offers an advanced solution for patients seeking the best laser wart removal in Los Angeles. VBeam uses targeted pulsed-dye laser energy to destroy wart blood vessels, helping the immune system clear resistant HPV lesions safely and effectively. This non-invasive laser wart treatment minimizes damage to surrounding skin, reduces scarring risk, and is suitable for hands, feet, and facial warts. Patients searching for expert wart removal in Los Angeles choose VBeam laser for its precision, minimal downtime, and proven results. For fast, modern, dermatologist-guided wart removal, VBeam laser therapy stands out today.
Management of facial warts, body warts, hand warts, and plantar warts include occlusion therapy and pulsed dye laser sessions spaced two to three weeks apart.
Facial Warts are very common and can spread from location to location. It is not uncommon for facial warts to arise in areas close to molluscum contagiosum. Our laser wart removal treatment in Los Angeles is the ideal option for non-surgical removal of warts.
Genital warts are not any different than other types of warts and are defined by their presence on the genitals or pubic area. These warts can spread to other parts of the body and may even have developed from other warts on the face and body, meaning they can be either sexually or non-sexually transmitted. Most genital warts grow singly or in clusters on the pubic area. Genital warts demand immediate attention to prevent their spread to others and to other parts of the body.
Plantar warts are usually found in between toes or on the bottom sole of the feet. They can develop rapidly and can form painful calluses around them, making them painful on weight-bearing activities. The original point of wart growth can usually be visualized at the center of a callus on the sole of the foot.
Finger and fingertip warts can appear and disappear rather quickly on the surface of the hands. They usually spread rapidly from skin to skin contact and appear as nodules, round cauliflower-like growths, or as calluses on the palm of the fingers and hand. Our office uses the Vbeam laser as first-line treatment for these warts.
If you are seeking definitive laser therapy for your warts in Santa Monica, please visit our cosmetic dermatology and laser center on Montana Avenue. Please call (310) 998-5533 to schedule an appointment for wart removal. We serve the neighboring areas of Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Marina Del Rey, and Venice.
Genital Wart Treatment in Santa Monica
Genital warts are among the most common sexually transmitted infections in the United States, caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). While rarely dangerous, genital warts can cause significant physical discomfort, emotional distress, and uncertainty about long-term health implications. Accurate diagnosis and evidence-based treatment by a board-certified dermatologist are essential first steps toward effective management and peace of mind.
The Importance of Proper Wart Diagnosis in Los Angeles
Not all genital lesions are warts, and self-diagnosis is unreliable and potentially dangerous. Conditions such as molluscum contagiosum, skin tags, sebaceous cysts, and in some cases early squamous cell carcinoma can mimic the appearance of genital warts. At Kare Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica, board-certified dermatologists perform thorough clinical evaluations to accurately diagnose genital warts and rule out other conditions before initiating any treatment plan. This diagnostic precision is the foundation of safe, effective care.
Combination Treatment at Kare Plastic Surgery
Dr. Karamanoukian and the board-certified dermatologists at Kare Plastic Surgery offer a comprehensive, individualized approach to genital wart removal using proven combination therapies tailored to the size, location, and extent of each patient's condition. Cryosurgery with liquid nitrogen destroys wart tissue through rapid freezing and is one of the most widely used in-office treatments for quick, effective lesion clearance. The VBeam pulsed dye laser targets the blood supply feeding the wart tissue through selective photothermolysis, making it particularly effective for resistant or recurrent lesions. Electrocautery uses controlled electrical current to precisely burn and remove wart tissue, offering excellent results for larger or clustered warts. Cantharone, a topical blistering agent derived from cantharidin, is applied in-office to induce targeted destruction of wart tissue with minimal scarring. Prescription topical creams including imiquimod and podophyllin are incorporated into treatment plans to stimulate local immune response and suppress HPV activity between office visits.
HPV Management and Long-Term Care
HPV has no cure, but its manifestations can be effectively managed and suppressed with consistent dermatologic care. The specialists at Kare Plastic Surgery counsel patients on HPV transmission, vaccination options, and long-term monitoring strategies to minimize recurrence and protect overall sexual health. If you are experiencing genital warts or have concerns about HPV, schedule a confidential consultation with the board-certified team at Kare Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica today.
Our office is a comprehensive plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology center. We offer the Vbeam laser for many different skin conditions including wart removal, spider vein removal, facial vein removal, rosacea, port-wine stain and birthmark removal, facial blushing, and angioma removal. We treat small spider angiomas and cherry angiomas with the Vbeam laser.
Patients who have skin tags and benign moles can also benefit from our mole removal services. Our board certified plastic surgeon and skilled licensed nurses have expertise in the treatment of benign skin problems.
Kare Plastic Surgery
Santa Monica
804 7th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Consultations: (310) 998-5533
Kare Plastic Surgery and Skin Health Center
Hollywood Hills / Los Feliz
5636 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028
Consultations: (310) 998-5533