AFTER: Many small growths have been removed and minimized, as seen here, 1 week after having electrodesiccation. BEFORE: Many small growths can be seen here prior to having electrodesiccation. IMMEDIATELY AFTER: These small growths appear lighter with surrounding redness immediately after electrodesiccation.
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Electrodesiccation 

Picture of Electrodesiccation: AFTER: Many small growths have been removed and minimized, as seen here, 1 week after having electrodesiccation. Divider line
AFTER: Many small growths have been removed and minimized, as seen here, 1 week after having electrodesiccation.
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Expected Results
  • To stop bleeding by cauterizing blood vessels
  • To remove noncancerous growths
  • To remove skin cancer, often combined with the use of a curette – a spoon-shaped instrument designed to scrape away abnormal skin cells
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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