✦ SKIN WEDGE EXCISION

Wedge Resection

Q: When is wedge resection chosen over standard excision?

Wedge resection is preferred when the corn is at the edge or between toes, where simple round excision would create a difficult-to-close defect. The wedge shape allows neat, tension-free healing.

Q: How long is the recovery?

Most patients return to normal walking with protective footwear within 1–3 days. Sutures dissolve naturally, and complete healing typically takes 2–3 weeks.

Q: Will the corn come back?

Recurrence is uncommon when the corn is removed completely and the underlying pressure source is addressed. Proper footwear and protective padding are essential for lasting results.

Q: Is wedge resection painful?

The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia and is well tolerated. Mild discomfort for a few days afterwards is normal and easily managed with simple pain medication.

Surgical removal of a wedge of skin and underlying tissue containing a stubborn corn or thickened lesion — provides clean, definitive removal with neat closure for lasting relief.

20–30 min PROCEDURE

Day Care HOSPITAL STAY

>95% SUCCESS RATE

1–3 Days RETURN TO ROUTINE

What is Wedge Resection?

Wedge Resection is a focused surgical technique in which a wedge-shaped piece of skin and underlying tissue containing a stubborn corn or thickened lesion is removed. The clean wedge shape allows neat, tension-free closure and gives a long-lasting result. It is particularly useful for corns at the edge of the toes, between toes (interdigital corns), or in areas where simple excision would leave a difficult-to-close defect. Dr. Tejasree Vengala performs wedge resection at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad, with attention to clean technique and excellent healing outcomes.

Suitable for stubborn corns at the edge or between toes, recurrent lesions where simple excision is challenging, and patients wanting a clean, neatly closed surgical solution.

How the Procedure Works

Local Anaesthesia & Marking

The lesion is carefully marked, and local anaesthesia is given around and beneath the area.

Wedge Incision Planning

A wedge-shaped incision is planned around the corn, designed for easy tension-free closure.

Wedge Excision

The wedge of skin and underlying soft tissue containing the corn is removed completely.

Layered Closure

The wound is closed in layers with absorbable sutures, ensuring neat skin alignment and minimal tension.

Padding & Recovery

A protective dressing and padding are applied. Patients return home the same day with detailed wound care advice.

Outcomes

20–30 minDURATION

Day CareHOSPITAL STAY

>95%SUCCESS RATE

2–3 WeeksFULL HEALING

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Clean, definitive removal of stubborn corns
→Neat tension-free closure for good healing
→Particularly useful at toe edges and interdigital areas
→Day-care procedure under local anaesthesia
→Tissue can be sent for biopsy when needed
→Long-lasting relief from corn pain

Wedge resection is a small but elegant operation — the geometry of the wedge means clean removal and neat closure, even at awkward edges between toes. For recurrent corns in those tricky locations, it is often the most graceful answer.

— — Dr. Tejasree Vengala, Consultant Proctologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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