How much does laser wart removal cost?

Oct 31, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Liu Wenmin

Introduction

There are usually five types of laser treatments for warts, with the following reference prices: pulsed dye laser, approximately 2,000–5,000 yuan per session; carbon dioxide laser, around 200–500 yuan per wart; fractional laser, about 200–600 yuan per wart; picosecond laser, roughly 100–800 yuan per wart, etc.

Laser wart removal typically involves five methods, with the following reference prices: Pulsed dye laser costs approximately 2,000–5,000 yuan per session; carbon dioxide (CO₂) laser costs 200–500 yuan per wart; fractional laser costs 200–600 yuan per wart; picosecond laser costs 100–800 yuan per wart; and photodynamic therapy costs 3,000–5,000 yuan per session. Factors influencing the cost of laser wart removal include the type of wart, treatment location, and physician experience.

Methods of laser wart removal and their reference prices:

Comparison Item / Method	Pulsed Dye Laser	Carbon Dioxide Laser	Fractional Laser	Picosecond Laser	Photodynamic Therapy
Reference Price	2,000–5,000 yuan/session	200–500 yuan/wart	200–600 yuan/wart	100–800 yuan/wart	3,000–5,000 yuan/session
Principle	Uses pulsed laser energy to destroy proteins in warts, causing denaturation and necrosis	Uses CO₂ laser energy to vaporize wart tissue for removal	Uses thermal energy from laser beams to burn and remove wart tissue	Utilizes thermal effects of light on the skin to break down and shatter pigment particles	Applies a photosensitizing agent locally, followed by specific-wavelength laser light to induce absorption and necrosis of the wart tissue
Suitable Candidates	Individuals with common warts, flat warts, etc.	Individuals with genital warts, filiform warts, etc.	Individuals with common warts, flat warts, etc.	Individuals with genital warts, common warts, etc.	Individuals with genital warts, common warts, etc.
Recovery Period	15–20 days	20–30 days	14–30 days	14–30 days	20–40 days
Duration of Effect	Long-term	5–10 years	Long-term	1–2 years	Long-term
Risks	1. Erythema 2. Blistering	1. Skin burns 2. Hyperpigmentation	1. Pain 2. Hyperpigmentation	1. Skin burns 2. Scarring	1. Pain 2. Redness and swelling

Factors affecting price:

① Type of Wart

Different types of warts vary in treatment complexity, which may lead to differences in cost.

② Treatment Location

Cities with higher living costs and better medical resources (e.g., first-tier cities) may have higher prices, while second- and third-tier cities with lower living costs may offer relatively lower prices.

③ Physician Experience

More experienced and skilled doctors may charge higher fees. Less experienced practitioners may offer lower prices, but this could entail greater risks.

When choosing a treatment method and provider, it is recommended to fully understand your individual condition and needs, and weigh multiple factors such as cost, effectiveness, and safety. In daily life, maintain a light diet and avoid spicy or irritating foods such as Sichuan pepper and chili peppers to support recovery.