CORN REMOVAL
Corn Removal usually take place within 1 to 2 hours. Corns generally form at pressure points, typically the bottom of feet and the sides of toes. They can hurt.
A hard corn is a small patch of thickened, dead skin with a central core.
A soft corn has a much thinner surface and usually forms between the fourth and fifth toes.
A seed corn is a tiny callous that can be very tender if it’s on a weight-bearing part of your foot. They tend to show up on the bottom of feet, and some doctors think they are caused by plugged sweat ducts.
PROCEDURE FOR CORN REMOVAL
These can be easily treated with either :
The most effective of it all, electrosurgery burns the corn with an electric charge through the tip of a needle. It is good as it simply scrapes off the corn from its root.
CHEMICAL PEEL
Salicylic acid peel works by ‘peeling’ the formation of excess dead tissue on the surface of skin.
CRYOSURGERY
Using cold temperature to excise the corn from skin surface
CANTHARIDIN
Using a chemical based substance to excoriate the affected skin surface and treat the corn at the area
LASER CURETTAGE
The most effective of it all, electrosurgery burns the corn with an electric charge through the tip of a needle. It is good as it simply scrapes off the corn from its root.
BEFORE AND AFTER CORN REMOVAL
These are the Before and After Procedure of Our Treatment
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION FOR CORN REMOVAL
How long does the procedure take ?
The procedure duration would depend on the size and location of the corn,usually about 1-2 hours
Is it painful?
Well the procedure is aimed to provide excellent results with minimal pain. However usage of cryocautery and laser may cause a small ‘pinch’ during the procedure.
What are the side effect of these procedure ?
Some may experience redness, swelling and slight itchiness but with proper after-care as advised by our trained doctors, this could be minimised.
