Hyfrecator

A hyfrecator is a versatile diathermical medical apparatus used in electrosurgery. It works by emitting low-power electrical pulses via a probe directly to the affected area of the body. The amount of output power needed is adjustable, and the device is equipped with a myriad number of tips, electrodes and forceps depending on the electrosurgical requirement.

The hyfrecator has a large number of uses, such as removal of warts, desiccation of sebaceous gland disorders, electrocautery, epilation, plastic surgery and many other dermatological tasks. It is also instrumental in the destruction of skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma.

The hyfrecator can be used in almost all fields of medicine, including, chiropody, dentistry, ophthalmology, gynecology and veterinary medicine to name a few.

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 * Photograph of a hyfrecator