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Genital wart removal

Genital warts, or condylomas, are small lumps on the skin and mucous membranes of the genitals and the area around them. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), specifically by types that are rarely linked to cancer. They do not always go away on their own, they can spread and be passed on to a partner, and they are removed with a short procedure.

Anaesthesialocal
Stayhome straight away
Follow-up visitsafter a few weeks
Price€50–120
Recovery profileA — outpatient

What is HPV?

HPV is a very common virus: most sexually active people come into contact with it at some point in their lives. Genital warts say nothing about hygiene and do not mean you have done anything wrong. The virus is passed on through contact between skin and mucous membranes; a condom reduces the risk but does not remove it, because the virus can also be on skin the condom does not cover. Weeks or months can pass between infection and the appearance of warts, so it is often impossible to know when the infection happened.

When should you get in touch?

Get in touch when you notice a new lump, growth or rough patch on or around your genitals. Other skin changes can look similar, and only an examination tells them apart. That is why it is best to show them to a doctor first, before trying pharmacy products or home remedies.

Genital warts can also appear on the skin around the anus, in the urethra, and in the vagina and on the cervix. These sites need an additional examination; what is needed in your case is decided at the examination. If you are pregnant, tell the doctor, because pregnancy affects the choice of method and the timing of removal.

→ Urology: examination and diagnostics

How are they removed?

Genital warts are removed by surgical excision under local anaesthesia: the area is numbed first, and then the doctor cuts away the warts. If a change does not look typical, the removed tissue is sent for laboratory analysis. The procedure is usually short and you go home the same day.

Can genital warts come back?

Yes. The virus stays in the body after the warts have been removed, so they sometimes come back, most often in the first few months. This does not mean the procedure has failed. That is why a follow-up visit after a few weeks is recommended, and any new wart is removed again.

When is the procedure not suitable?

The procedure is not done while there is active skin inflammation or an open wound in the same place. A change that does not look like a genital wart, for example one that is hard, ulcerated, changing colour or bleeding on its own, is first sampled and analysed, and only then is the next step decided.

General reasons for postponing a procedure (inflammation, a clotting disorder, smoking): When is a procedure postponed?

Recovery

The treated area may be tender, red and covered with a crust for a few days. Healing takes a few weeks on average. It is best to wait until it has healed before having sex; the doctor sets the exact time according to the extent of the procedure.

Risks

Expected — pain and redness at the treated site, a crust, a few days of tenderness.

Occasional — bleeding, wound infection, warts coming back, a scar or a lighter or darker patch of skin.

Expected, and rare but serious → Risks and complications: what is the course of healing, and what is a complication?

Price

ServicePrice
Removal of genital warts (condylomas)€50–120

Genital wart removal costs €50 to €120, depending on the number and size of the warts; the exact amount is set at the examination.

→ All services and prices: Urology

Specialist and team

Specialty: urology — examinations, diagnostics and procedures.

When the procedure is done under sedation or general anaesthesia, the anaesthesia is led by a specialist in anaesthesiology, resuscitation and intensive care who works full time at the clinic.

In the operating theatre, the surgeon is assisted by head nurse Martina Šereg, with the help of nurses Kristina Jurešić and Mateja Tomorad, and in recovery the care assistant Mirjana Kovačić is with you. Martina also looks after preparation, scheduling and contact after the procedure.

Who will operate is decided at the examination, based on the findings and the type of procedure. You know the name of the surgeon before the procedure and meet them at the examination.

→ Doctors and team at Poliklinika Barbel

What happens at the examination?

A urological examination has two parts: a conversation about your symptoms, past illnesses and medicines, and a clinical examination. Depending on the findings, an ultrasound is done straight away, in the same visit, if needed. You receive the findings at the examination.

→ Examinations and diagnostics

Frequently asked questions

Is the procedure painful? The area is numbed before the procedure, so during it most people feel pressure, not pain. After the procedure the area is tender for a few days.

Should my partner also come for an examination? It is recommended. The virus is passed on through sex, and changes are not always visible. At the examination the doctor will tell you what is sensible to do.

Can I remove genital warts at home? This is not recommended. Warts can look like other skin changes, and removal without the right expertise can leave a scar or a wound that becomes inflamed.

Should a woman also have her cervix checked? For women with genital warts it is sensible to have the cervix checked as well, for example with a Pap test (smear test). Whether this is needed in your case, and where it is done, is discussed at the examination.

Does the HPV vaccine protect against them? The vaccine protects against the most common types of the virus that cause genital warts. Whether vaccination makes sense for you, and when, is discussed at the examination.

Is it normal to feel uncomfortable coming in? Yes, and it is a common reason people put off an examination. At the examination nothing is commented on and nothing is compared. The first conversation can also take place without an examination, if that is easier for you.

Medical review: doctors of Poliklinika Barbel · October 2026.

When should you get in touch immediately?

These are the signs that distinguish a complication from expected healing. If any of them appears, contact the clinic the same day, without waiting for the check-up:

In the first days after the procedure, get in touch by message or call on the clinic's WhatsApp: +385 98 306902.

→ Risks and complications: what is the course of healing, and what is a complication?

How to choose a clinic and a surgeon?Six things worth checking before you choose a clinic or surgeon
  • Does the surgeon have a licence to practise, and for which specialty was it issued? The licence is issued by the Croatian Medical Chamber (Hrvatska liječnička komora) and can be checked.
  • Who gives the anaesthesia, and are they present throughout the procedure? Regional and general anaesthesia may be given only by specialists in anaesthesiology, resuscitation and intensive care.
  • Where is the procedure carried out, and what does that facility have if something goes differently from the plan? Equipment for emergency interventions and resuscitation, a recovery unit, central gas supply.
  • What is included in the price, and what is paid separately? Anaesthesia, preoperative work-up, check-ups, dressing changes.
  • What happens if the result is not as agreed, and who then carries out the correction? Poliklinika Barbel's correction policy
  • Time to decide. There is no prescribed number of days between the examination and the procedure, because the path to a decision is not the same for everyone. For some one conversation is enough, others want to think it over for a few weeks or hear a second opinion — both are usual. It is just as usual to come for an examination and decide afterwards that the procedure is not for you. The date of the procedure is agreed only once you are sure, and until then nurse Martina and the doctor are available for any questions that come up.

→ Risks and complications: what is the course of healing, and what is a complication?

Get in touch

Book a consultation

Head nurse Martina Šereg answers messages. She will gladly answer your questions and arrange the date of your first examination.

The first examination lasts 30 to 45 minutes on average. The surgeon examines the area you are concerned about, asks about illnesses, medicines and earlier operations, and talks with you about what you expect. If a procedure is appropriate and likely to help, you receive a plan: which procedure is proposed, under which anaesthesia, what recovery looks like and what is included in the price. If a procedure is not needed, you will hear that at the examination too. What happens at the first examination?