Dr Peter Kim is a registered medical practitioner with over 20 years’ clinical experience in the assessment and management of genital and other skin lesions.
We only assess and manage genital skin conditions in male patients.
The average cost for genital wart treatment is approximately $750 per session. If you have multiple warts, more than one session may be required.
If you have a concern affecting the genital skin, a consultation allows a doctor to confirm the likely diagnosis, discuss relevant medical history, and consider appropriate next steps.
Clinical cases
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This patient presented with genital warts that has not responded to cryotherapy over the past 2 years. We treat these warts and most patients have treatment on the same day as the consultation. Clinic locations: Chatswood & Cabramatta, NSW Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with extensive genital warts that had been present for over two years. The patient had previously undergone multiple cryotherapy treatments without sustained improvement. The lesions initially appeared to improve but later recurred and increased in size. We treat these warts. Clinic locations: Chatswood & Cabramatta, NSW Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
his condition is calcinosis cutis of the scrotum. These are calcium deposits. Calcinosis cutis is a condition where calcium salts deposit in the skin and subcutaneous tissue, forming hard, chalky nodules or plaques. They usually do not cause pain in this area but can cause cosmetic concerns. We treat these conditions in our clinic. Usually only one treatment is needed. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with multiple genital warts on the pubic and penile skin for over 15 years. They have been treated on multiple occasions with various treatments. Initially, those treatments appeared to work, but then the warts recurred. We treat these conditions in our clinic. Usually only one treatment is needed deoending on the number of warts and complexity. Most treatments are provided on the same day as the consultation. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with an extensive genital wart that had progressively enlarged over approximately two years despite prior cryotherapy and topical treatment. Delayed treatment increases complexity and often requires multiple sessions.y one treatment is needed deoending on the number of warts and complexity. Most treatments are provided on the same day as the consultation.
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies.These warts are solita y one treatment is needed deoending on the number of warts and complexity. Most treatments are provided on the same day as the consultation. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately four years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. Larger warts take longer to heal and are more likely to leave scarring. Most treatments are provided on the same day as the consultation. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. Most treatments are provided on the same day as the consultation. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. Most treatments are provided on the same day as the consultation. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. Most treatments are provided on the same day as the consultation. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880 This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
This patient presented with genital warts that had been present for approximately two years and had not responded to previous cryotherapy. Following clinical assessment, management was undertaken using a laser-based approach. The images shown are taken before treatment and at a six-week review. Clinic locations: Chatswood & Cabramatta, NSW Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880A genital wart for 9 months not responding to cryotherapy treated with laser. Photos taken after one session 4 weeks after the laser genital wart treatment. Clinic locations: Chatswood & Cabramatta, NSW Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
What are genital warts?
Genital warts are common and are usually caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). They may appear as small, skin-coloured or raised lesions and can occur on genital skin and nearby areas. Some people have no symptoms apart from the visible lesion(s).
A clinical examination is important because other skin conditions can appear similar.
What happens during a consultation
During a genital wart consultation, Dr Kim may:
Take a medical and sexual health history relevant to the presentation
Examine the genital skin and identify the location and number of lesions
Consider other diagnoses where appropriate
Discuss factors that can influence management (e.g., skin type, irritation, recurrence risk, immune factors)
Explain possible management options and what follow-up may involve
If the diagnosis is uncertain or if a lesion is atypical, a biopsy may be discussed.
Management discussions
There are several medical approaches used in practice to manage genital warts. Options may include observation, topical treatments, clinic-based procedures, or referral to a sexual health service or specialist where appropriate.
Any discussion of prescription-only medicines and suitability occurs during a private consultation and is based on individual clinical circumstances.
No single option is suitable for every patient, and outcomes vary between individuals.
Privacy and sensitivity
Genital skin concerns can be distressing. Consultations are conducted in a professional and confidential setting. You can discuss your concerns privately with a doctor and ask questions about diagnosis, transmission risk, and follow-up.
HPV vaccination
HPV vaccination is primarily used for prevention and may reduce the risk of acquiring HPV types associated with genital warts and other HPV-related conditions. Your GP or a sexual health clinic can advise on eligibility and vaccination schedules.
Vaccination is not a substitute for assessment of existing lesions.
Fees
You do not need a referral.
Consultation fee: [insert your current fee and Medicare item/rebate only if accurate]
If a procedure is considered clinically appropriate, the expected fees and any out-of-pocket costs are explained before proceeding and depend on clinical complexity (number, size, and location of lesions).
Book a consultation
To arrange a confidential consultation:
📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta, Sydney 🕒 Wed–Sat | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BELOW IS MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION FROM MEDICAL LITERATURE.
INCIDENCE
An analysis of the BEACH study (Australia) showed that both men and women can get genital warts, but around 67% of patients are female. The highest incidence of genital warts was in women aged 20 to 24, with 8.61 cases per 1,000, and in men aged 25 to 29, with 7.40 cases per 1,000.
A study was conducted on healthy men from the US, Mexico, and Brazil, following 1,159 participants over time to determine the incidence rate of HPV infection. The researchers found that the incidence of new genital HPV infections was 38.4 per 1,000 person-months. In practical terms, this means that for every 1,000 men observed for one month, approximately 38 would acquire a new genital HPV infection.
HPV (human papillomavirus) can be confusing for some people, especially when it comes to understanding the different types. HPV is a group of viruses, and some types cause genital warts, while others are linked to cervical cancer. The genotypes of HPV that cause these two conditions are different:
Genital warts are mostly caused by HPV types 6 and 11, which are low-risk because they don’t cause cancer.
Cervical cancer is mainly caused by HPV types 16 and 18, which are high-risk and can also cause cancers in areas like the anus, penis, and throat.
We don’t usually test for specific HPV types. However, having one type means you’re more likely to have another. Our focus is on treating visible genital warts on the skin.
TRANSMISSION
Genital warts are highly contagious, with a transmission rate of nearly 65%.
After infection, HPV’s incubation period can range from 3 weeks to 8 months.
Only about 10% of people infected with HPV will develop warts.
Warts usually appear 2 to 3 months after infection.
WHAT DOES GENITAL WARTS LOOK LIKE?
Only a small number of people with HPV develop visible genital warts.
These warts are small, non-cancerous growths that can appear as single or multiple spots of different sizes in the genital area (as shown in photos on this webpage).
They are mostly caused by HPV types 6 and 11, which account for about 95% of cases.
It’s common for more than one warts to be present in the same area. <link>
HPV VACCINE
There is a vaccine for HPV called Gardasil.
Gardasil can protect individuals from HPV viruses of many genotypes including both malignant and for genital warts.
The treatment is recommended to prevent GW and cervical cancers. Countries with established HPV vaccination programs have seen a significant decline in genital warts, with Australia experiencing the most notable and lasting reductions. New cases dropped from 2,930 in 2004 to 1,082 in 2018. However, 1,082 new cases are still reported in Australian Sexual Health Clinics each year. The actual number of cases is likely much higher, as many people with genital warts may not seek medical care at STD clinics.
HPV vaccine is not recommended as a treatment of GW. Trials have so far failed to demonstrate a significant therapeutic benefit of vaccine for those with existing warts either for clearance of warts or a reduction in subsequent recurrence. A prospective randomized clinical trial involving 171 men with genital warts (GW) assigned participants to either a treatment group (receiving Gardasil injections) or a placebo group. After 12 months of follow-up, no significant difference was observed between the two groups. <Impact of the quadrivalent HPV vaccine on disease recurrence in men exposed to HPV Infection: a randomized study>
DIAGNOSIS
Doctors typically diagnose genital warts by examining them.
Although genital warts are not cancerous, there is a small risk of cancer developing in the same area.
Additional tests are usually not needed to diagnose genital warts unless the symptoms suggest warts but their appearance is not typical.
If there is uncertainty about the diagnosis or a rare concern that the warts could have developed into cancer, a skin biopsy can be easily performed in our clinic.
WHY TREAT GENITAL WARTS?
Treatment for genital warts is usually for cosmetic reasons.
Available options include applying chemical irritants, using prescription ointments, freezing the warts with cryotherapy, electrocautery, laser treatment, or surgical excision.
We specialise in laser wart treatments.
Each of these options has different success rates in clearing the warts. In our experience, laser wart therapy is the most effective way to treat genital warts.
WHAT DOES THE LASER GENITAL WART REMOVAL INVOLVE?
Laser removal of genital warts involves the following steps:
Diagnosis involves identifying and assessing the number of warts that need treatment. If there is any uncertainty, a skin biopsy may be performed first to confirm the diagnosis.
Injecting local anesthesia to the wart.
Performing laser treatment until all the wart and its roots are completely eliminated.
The healing time for the wounds varies: smaller warts usually take 5 to 7 days to heal, while larger lesions may take 2 to 3 weeks.
We ask patients to return after 4 weeks to determine if they need to apply prescription cream to reduce the recurrence of genital warts.
WHAT IS THE SUCCSES RATE OF LASER GW REMOVAL?
Most patients have already tried other treatments without success, including cryotherapy and various prescription or over-the-counter creams.
For those whose warts haven’t responded to other therapies, we often use laser treatment, which has a high success rate—clearing nearly 90% of warts.
However, there is still a risk of recurrence, with 17-19% of cases returning within 12 weeks and 66% within a year.
Cryotherapy is used with the aim of completely resolving the genital wart. If the wart recurs after 2-3 sessions, the treatment is considered a failure, and an alternative treatment should be pursued.
Electrosurgery and surgical excision. They are not very popular with the intrroduction of laser GW removal.
POST LASER TREATMENT
You have a choice to either treat or not to treat the skin in the genital area after you had laser treatment.
We recommend either Imiquimod or Podophyllin cream to be used after the laser treatment. Dr Kim will give you instruction on how to use these creams and the follow up interval.
COST
You do not need a referral.
The consultation fee is $150, with a Medicare rebate of $82.90 (Item number 36).
The standard cost for genital wart removal is $750.
You can reach us by:
Call 02 94114880 or 0433 284 880 to schedule an appointment to see our doctor.
This patient presented with a genital wart that had enlarged over approximately two years despite previous treatments, including cryotherapy and topical therapies. During consultation, it was discussed that management may require multiple treatment sessions, depending on individual response and clinical factors.
