Radiofrequency Wart Treatment

Radiofrequency Wart Treatment

A precise and effective treatment option, especially when laser is not available

Wart treatment in Tirana at a glance

Short answer: send a clear photo on WhatsApp and you get the exact price before you come. If no sedation is needed, the examination and the laser treatment are done the same day — one day in Tirana is enough.

Send a photo on WhatsApp   or call +355 69 836 15 65

  • Where: Saga Clinic, Rruga Mustafa Xhabrahimi, Kompleksi AL-Konstruksion GBI, Godina 12, Farkë, Tirana (open in Google Maps). Mon–Fri 09:00–15:30 · Sat 09:00–14:00.
  • Who: performed personally by Asst. Prof. Eser Ağar, MD. The doctor works in Tirana and in Istanbul — confirm your date on WhatsApp before you travel.
  • Method: laser (radiofrequency when needed), completed in a single session. We do not use cryotherapy or cautery.
  • Anaesthesia: local — numbing cream, cream plus injection, or injection. Sedation is available for an additional fee of 50,000 Lekë (recommended for marked pain sensitivity, anal warts or numerous plantar warts); with sedation, plan two days.
  • Healing: the treated areas heal in 10–12 days.
  • Price: The visit (consultation with the doctor) costs 5,000 Lekë. Genital warts: 2,500 Lekë per lesion (11 or more: 1,800 Lekë per lesion). Non-genital warts: from 5,000 Lekë per lesion. Molluscum contagiosum: same as genital warts. All prices
  • Within 1 month: if a treated lesion persists, the repeat session is free.
  • Privacy: your photo is seen only by the doctor; WhatsApp is end-to-end encrypted.

Radiofrequency (RF) uses controlled high-frequency energy to remove genital warts safely and efficiently.
RF is particularly useful for deeper, thicker, or broad-based warts, providing excellent results with minimal discomfort.

All procedures are performed personally by HPV specialist Dr. Eser Agar in a confidential and sterile environment.

Why Choose Radiofrequency for Wart Removal?

RF is a modern and effective treatment method with several clinical advantages:

1. High Precision

Energy is delivered exactly to the wart without unnecessary thermal spread.

2. Excellent for Deep or Thick Lesions

RF can reach the deeper parts (“root”) of certain warts more effectively than surface methods.

3. Strong Coagulation

Minimal bleeding and clean treatment field.

4. Faster Healing Than Cautery or Cryotherapy

Tissue recovery is smoother due to controlled energy delivery.

5. Low Recurrence Rate

Especially when combined with immune support and HPV vaccination.

6. Good Cosmetic Outcomes

Minimal scarring when performed carefully.

RF is not superior to laser—but it is the best alternative when laser cannot be used.

Who Is a Good Candidate for RF Treatment?

RF is ideal for:

  • Thick, raised genital warts
  • Isolated, well-defined lesions
  • Penile shaft, vulvar, and perianal warts
  • Cases where laser is unavailable
  • Patients who want a fast, precise option

RF is less suitable for:

  • Very flat lesions
  • Large clusters
  • Patients needing high-precision cosmetic control
    (For these, laser is superior.)

How RF Wart Removal Is Performed at Saga Clinic

The procedure includes:

  1. Clinical examination
    Identification of all wart areas.
  2. Local anesthesia or sedation
    • Local for small lesions
    • Sedation for multiple or perianal lesions
  3. Radiofrequency excision
    RF tip removes the wart with controlled energy and instant coagulation.
  4. Post-treatment care
    Application of medical ointment and detailed instructions.
  5. Follow-up plan
    Recurrence prevention and immune support.

Procedure time: 10–20 minutes depending on the number of lesions.
Same-day discharge is standard.

Anesthesia Options

Local Anesthesia

  • Quick
  • Nearly painless
  • Ideal for 1–3 lesions

Sedation Anesthesia

  • Recommended for many or sensitive lesions
  • Patient sleeps comfortably
  • Requires 6 hours fasting

Saga Clinic offers safe and modern sedation facilities.

Healing and Recovery After RF

Most patients heal easily:

  • Mild redness for 1–2 days
  • Light sensitivity in the treated area
  • Avoid sexual intercourse for 5–7 days
  • Do not shave the region until full healing
  • Shower after 24 hours
  • Return to work same or next day

RF healing is significantly smoother compared to cautery and cryotherapy.

How RF Compares to Other Methods

Laser → Best

RF → Second-best (preferred alternative)

Cautery → Higher pain, scarring, thermal spread

Cryotherapy → Multiple sessions, poor depth, high recurrence

RF offers excellent balance between effectiveness and tissue safety.

Preventing Recurrence

To minimize wart recurrence:

  • Strengthen immunity
  • Stop smoking
  • Sleep regularly and reduce stress
  • Avoid shaving active lesions
  • Ensure partner examination if needed
  • Complete the 9-valent HPV vaccination
  • Attend follow-up visits

Recurrence rates drop dramatically when both partners are evaluated.

Why Choose Saga Clinic?

  • Expert wart removal by Dr. Eser Agar
  • Advanced RF and laser technologies
  • Confidential, comfortable environment
  • High precision & low recurrence
  • Personalized immune-support plan
  • HPV-focused multidisciplinary management

Saga Clinic is one of the region’s most experienced centers for HPV and genital wart treatment.

Book Your Appointment

To schedule your radiofrequency wart treatment or HPV evaluation, you may contact Saga Clinic and Dr. Eser Agar directly for a private and professional appointment.

For appointment requests or medical inquiries, please contact us using the options below.

📞 Clinic Phone (Office Hours)
+355 69 836 1565
Available Monday–Friday 09:00–15:30, Saturday 09:00–14:00.

💬 WhatsApp (Outside Office Hours)
+355 69 456 4467
Available outside office hours via WhatsApp Message only.

Author: Asst. Prof. Eser Ağar, MD — Obstetrician and Gynecologist

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This page is for informational purposes and does not replace examination and physician evaluation.

Medically reviewed: Asst. Prof. Eser Ağar, MD —