Among laser types, the carbon dioxide (CO2) laser remains an important system for the dermatological surgery and removal of verruca vulgaris, verruca plantaris, verruca senilis, soft fibromas, condylomata acuminata, syringomas, common warts, vitiligo, leukoplakia, skin ulcers, ingrown toenails, and psoriasis vulgaris.
The procedure is usually performed under local anaethesia (cream or injected), with a minimal downtime and permanent results. Usually 1 session is needed however when multiple lessions or wide area is treated, multiple sessions are performed.
