The clinical manifestations of human papillomavirus infection are expressed by ugly warts on various parts of the skin of the body. Today, modern medicine and cosmetology offer many different methods to remove such growths. But the most effective way is laser wart removal, which is indicated for both adults and children.
As can be seen from numerous examinations, benign skin lesions are burned with a laser painlessly and quickly. Modern equipment is used for the procedure, which allows you to precisely adjust the required depth of treatment of tissues damaged by wart growth. This eliminates the occurrence of recurrences and the formation of ugly scars.
Purpose of laser wart removal
Different types of warts on any part of the human body can be burned with a laser beam. Such procedures are performed in specialized medical centers with the help of high-tech equipment by highly qualified specialists. This method is considered particularly effective in removing the following types of warts:
- apartment;
- plantar;
- ordinary.
If there are no contraindications, then removal of benign skin growths with a laser beam is almost always prescribed when the formations are located in a prominent place. This is due to the high aesthetics of the procedure. That is, after the operation the healing proceeds quickly and leaves no scars.
Also, this method is indicated for cases where it is necessary to remove the wart in a hard to reach place. This is directly related to the characteristics of the equipment, which provides easy reconfiguration for any part of the body. A papilloma up to 5 mm in size is cauterized using a laser beam. To remove large warts, it is recommended to use the method of electrocoagulation.
Advice! In children, warts can be removed with a laser only after reaching the age of five, and only if such formations lead to discomfort. This is due to the fact that with the growth of the child and the restructuring of the child's body, the growths can disappear on their own.
How is laser wart removal performed?
The laser wart removal procedure does not cause discomfort and takes no more than 5-7 minutes. The event consists of the following stages:
- anesthesia. If the formation of warts has affected a large area of skin, then an anesthetic injection is given. But usually the use of a special anesthetic ointment or gel is enough to relieve pain.
- Remove. A laser beam is aimed at the wart and the benign formation burns. It is absolutely not painful after anesthesia and the patient feels only a slight tingling sensation.
- Processing. A small wound is treated with an alcohol-free antiseptic, instead of which a solution of potassium permanganate can be used. An antiseptic regenerating bandage is then applied.
Advice! You should know that if the accumulation has deep roots, then cauterization with a laser beam is performed again after a few months. This avoids recurrence.
Various CO2 surgical lasers are most commonly used to remove benign skin lesions. They can usually be compared to a non-contact "scalpel". All actions are performed without pain and guarantee complete sterility due to the natural properties of the laser beam.
When exposed to a laser beam on the formation of warts, coagulation of protein structures occurs and evaporation layer by layer of damaged tissues. That is, after such treatment, all cells affected by the virus die. The laser beam provides "welding" of blood vessels at the edges of the wound, which ensures bloodless surgery and eliminates infection.
Advice! You should know that it is not recommended to sunbathe or visit a solarium for a few weeks before laser wart removal.
Contraindications for laser wart removal
Before removing warts with a laser, it is necessary to undergo an examination to confirm the good quality of skin formation. It is usually sufficient for a specialist to examine the tissues under a microscope, but a biopsy may be prescribed if in doubt.
Advice! It should be remembered that cauterization of malignant tumors with a laser beam is strictly prohibited.
In addition, there are other contraindications, namely:
- Pregnancy and lactation;
- Diabetes;
- Epilepsy and other diseases accompanied by seizures;
- Immunodeficiency;
- Skin hypersensitivity and intolerance to anesthesia.
- Allergy to ultraviolet rays.
Advice! During pregnancy, you can remove warts with a laser only if they cause discomfort. This may apply to plantar growths or formations located at the sites of friction. In this case, it is better to exclude the use of anesthesia, so as not to harm the unborn child.
Laser wart removal should be delayed if:
- Fever caused by a bacterial or viral infection;
- high blood pressure;
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- Exacerbation of herpes.
Restrictions after wart removal
After laser removal of the wart, a small crust remains at the site of treatment, and there may be slight redness and slight swelling around the wound. It is not recommended to take any action within a few days after the procedure, namely:
- Forcibly remove the resulting crust after laser irradiation;
- Apply medical or cosmetic products on the healing surface;
- Wipe the wound after water treatments.
It is also important after laser skin removal:
- Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight until the wound is completely healed;
- Do not visit common places such as baths, saunas or swimming pools.
- Avoid overheating or hypothermia of treated skin areas.
By following the rules of rehabilitation, you can count on the fact that the resulting crust will fall off on its own in about two weeks. Then, within a month, the skin will recover completely and no traces will remain.
The only disadvantage of laser wart removal is the rather high cost of the procedure. But at the same time the price depends entirely on the size of the accumulation, the depth of penetration of its roots, as well as the location of the benign formation. In this regard, we can say with confidence that in most cases the removal of warts in the early stages of their development is quite affordable.