The warts plantar, further deep of it that They seem

Surgical indication for plantar warts is considered when persistent lesions are found.

To the extent that size and location allow, eradicating them in a timely manner is an advantage.

If a tangential section of a lesion is performed, it would become evident how thin the deep dermis would be after a fulguration or excisional shave.

The CO2 laser facilitates the subcutaneous dissection of the lesion, lodged in a bed of bleeding tissue with plantar fat, which must be preserved.

Tangential section of plantar wart

Any removal procedure would end up destroying the entire skin and thus cause a slower closure than with the benefit of primary suturing.

The central warty tissue resembles an onion. The lateral edges show no lesion.