Foot wart removal in Prague
A plantar wart hurts with every step, and home remedies are usually not enough.
Foot wart removal with a laser treats the problem in its full depth, in many cases in a single visit. Book your appointment now.
Why have your foot wart removed with us
A wart on the sole of the foot is one of the most stubborn types of skin growth. Body weight pushes it deep into the dermis, and the virus settles in the deep layers of the skin. The laser acts on the wart in its full depth.
Also for deep warts
The CO2 laser reaches the depth of a plantar wart, where the virus survives longest. The doctor adjusts the beam intensity to the specific wart, so the surrounding healthy tissue of the foot is spared as much as possible.
An outpatient procedure with no hospital stay
The whole procedure takes place at the surgery, with no hospital stay or long sick leave. Afterwards you can walk normally, and restrictions on activity are minimal.
Treatment with minimal discomfort
Before the procedure we give a local anaesthetic injection around the wart. The laser treatment itself is then usually very well tolerated; discomfort when walking afterwards is minimal.
Experienced dermatologists
Every procedure is performed by a doctor specialising in laser dermatology. The doctor examines the plantar wart with a dermatoscope and chooses the optimal laser settings for its depth and size.
Regular follow-up checks
A follow-up visit three weeks after the treatment checks whether the wart has been completely removed. Plantar warts are more likely to recur, so the doctor monitors healing more closely than in other locations.
Supporting immunity
Strengthening your defences after the procedure reduces the risk of the virus coming back. We always give each patient specific advice; you will find general tips in our article how to boost your immunity.
Our clients' experience with foot wart removal
Read reviews from patients who had a wart on the sole or heel. Their stories will give you a better idea of the procedure and how long healing takes.
Personál byl milý, všechno provedli pečlivě a bez zbytečného spěchu. Po proceduře byla pleť čistší a svěžejší, s výsledkem jsem byl spokojený. Dobrá klinika, můžu ji v klidu doporučit.
Samotný zákrok probíhal velmi šetrně a profesionálně. Paní doktorka Tatiana byla naprosto skvělá — milá, pozorná, empatická a velmi profesionální. Po celou dobu se snažila, abych se cítila co nejlépe, a opravdu bylo vidět, že jí na pacientech záleží.
Jsem moc spokojená a určitě kliniku doporučuji dál. Děkuji!
Dnes jsem byla poprvé na výplni rtů kyselinou hyaluronovou a musím říct že jsem velmi spokojená. Personál byl moc milý, vše krásně vysvětlil a poradil. Zákrok byl velmi rychlý, ale kvalitní. Pokud bych si měla vybrat kliniku, kde bych si nechala znovu dělat nějaký esteticky zákrok, vybrala bych si znovu Altos. Ještě jednou moc děkuji! 😊
Také jsem byla u kosmetičky, po návštěvě jsem měla velmi příjemné pocity. Před začátkem procedury mi prohlédli pleť, vysvětlili, jaké má problémy a jak je možné je řešit. Chtěla jsem si nechat udělat ještě některé další služby, ale lékařka řekla, že to nemá smysl, protože mám pleť v dobrém stavu a nepotřebuje další pečující procedury. Oceňuji, že se na této klinice nesnaží vnucovat zbytečné služby a tahat z lidí peníze.
How much does foot wart removal cost
The price depends mainly on the depth, size and number of warts. Because of their depth, plantar warts are usually more demanding to treat than warts elsewhere on the body. You will find a general overview in the price list of laser and dermatology procedures. However, the doctor will tell you the exact amount only after the initial examination.
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Foot wart removal - before and after
The following photos show real results of laser wart treatment at our clinic. See what the foot looks like before the procedure and after complete healing.
Pain when walking caused by a wart does not have to trouble you longer than necessary
At our clinic we treat the wart in its full depth, the procedure involves minimal pain, and after healing you can usually walk normally again. Come and see us, and we will discuss the details of the procedure.
How foot wart removal works
The procedure starts with a dermatoscopic examination. The doctor examines the wart, assesses its depth and size and makes sure it is not another type of skin lesion, such as a corn or callus. This step is key to setting the laser correctly.
During the procedure the doctor gives a local anaesthetic injection around the wart. The injection causes a brief sting; once the anaesthetic takes effect, the procedure is usually well tolerated. The laser beam then gradually vaporises the tissue from the surface downwards. A wart on the sole usually needs deeper treatment than growths elsewhere, so the procedure takes 15 to 25 minutes.
The beam vaporises the tissue and seals small vessels at the same time, so bleeding is minimal and no stitches are needed. After the procedure the doctor disinfects the foot and applies a sterile dressing. The patient leaves with detailed instructions on caring for the healing skin and a date for the follow-up visit.
You will find more about the laser procedure on other parts of the body on the page laser wart removal in Prague.
Recovery after the procedure
The foot takes longer to heal than skin after removing warts on the hands or neck, because it is under constant pressure and movement. A scab forms in the first days and falls off after 7 to 21 days, depending on the depth of treatment.
During healing we recommend comfortable, well-cushioned shoes that spread the pressure on the treated area evenly. You can walk normally, but limit sport, long periods of standing and strenuous activity for about 10 to 14 days. Keep the foot dry – a moist environment slows healing and increases the risk of bacterial infection.
Do not pick off the scab; underneath it the skin naturally renews its surface layers. Apply the regenerating cream recommended by the doctor and avoid swimming pools and saunas for at least three weeks after the procedure.
A follow-up visit three weeks after the treatment checks whether the wart has been completely removed. Plantar warts are the type most likely to recur, because the virus survives in deeper tissue and becomes active again when immunity drops or after reinfection. If the wart comes back, the doctor will assess it at the follow-up visit and suggest additional treatment.
FAQ - foot warts and their removal in Prague
Plantar warts have certain specific features compared with other types and raise many questions. Here are the answers.
How do you catch a foot wart?
The HPV virus usually reaches the foot through tiny skin injuries when walking barefoot on an infected surface.
Swimming pools, saunas, gym changing rooms and hotel bathrooms are typical places of infection, because HPV survives outside the body in a moist environment.
Flip-flops and your own towel are the most effective prevention in these places.
Can a plantar wart go away on its own without treatment?
In theory yes, but plantar warts go away on their own much less often than warts elsewhere.
Pressure on the foot repeatedly activates the virus and keeps it in the deeper tissue.
Waiting for it to go away can take months or longer, and in the meantime the wart hurts and the risk of satellite warts around it increases.
How can I tell a plantar wart from a corn or callus?
A plantar wart has a characteristic white ring on the surface and tiny black dots inside, which are blocked blood capillaries.
If the top layer is pared away (do not try this at home), it bleeds slightly. Corns and calluses contain no blood capillaries and do not bleed.
The pain also differs: a wart hurts when squeezed from the sides, a callus under direct pressure. A dermatoscopic examination tells them apart most accurately.
Can foot warts spread to other parts of the body or to family members?
Yes. Self-infection is common with plantar warts: the virus is transferred from the foot to the fingers by touch or into small scratches elsewhere on the body.
Family members become infected through shared shoes and socks or direct contact with an infected surface in the bathroom.
So there is no point in putting off wart treatment, as you would be exposing others to unnecessary risk.
How can I prevent a foot wart from coming back after removal?
A combination of measures helps prevent recurrence: disinfecting shoes with an antifungal spray, changing socks daily, wearing flip-flops in public places and strengthening immunity.
In the articles How to get rid of a wart on the hand and on the foot we describe the same principle: without good immunity, the virus becomes active again even after a successful procedure.
A laser for warts treats the growth in its full depth, but your immune system does the rest.
The information on this page is general in nature and does not substitute for an in-person consultation with a doctor. The suitability of the procedure, its extent and any risks are assessed by the doctor individually at the first examination. Contraindications and results vary from case to case. If you have any health concerns, please seek advice from your own doctor.
A plantar wart hurts, grows deep and easily comes back
At our clinic we remove it precisely and carefully with a laser. Book the procedure, and after healing you can usually move again without your previous problems.